RIP Irrfan Khan: Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar, Arvind Kejriwal offer condolences

Power-house performer and effortless actor Irrfan Khan breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital. The actor’s untimely death came as a shock for the entire nation. Apart from Bollywood actors and filmmakers, several sports personalities and politicians mourned the actor’s sudden demise.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Priyanka Gandhi, Mamta Banerjee and others took to social media to offer their heartfelt condolences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.(sic)”

Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2020

The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar wrote, “Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Condolences to his loved ones(sic).”

Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific.
May his soul Rest In Peace. ??
Condolences to his loved ones. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 29, 2020

Former President of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi offering condolences to the actor’s family wrote, “I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. A versatile & talented actor, he was a popular Indian brand ambassador on the global film & tv stage. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans at this time of grief.(sic)”

I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. A versatile & talented actor, he was a popular Indian brand ambassador on the global film & tv stage. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family, friends & fans at this time of grief.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 29, 2020

Priyanka Gandhi, remembering the late actor lauded his versatility and contribution to Indian cinema.

. #IrrfanKhan की बेमिसाल अदाकारी जैसी दूसरी मिसाल मिलनी मुश्किल है।

उनके अभिनय ने भाषाओं, राष्ट्रों और मज़हबों की सीमाओं को तोड़ते हुए अदाकारी का एक ऐसा लहजा बनाया जिसने कला और संवेदना के जरिए पूरी मानवता को एकजुट किया।

आपका अभिनय हमारी थाती है।
हम इसे सहेजकर रखेंगे।

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) April 29, 2020

“Saddened at the passing away of the critically acclaimed film actor Irrfan Khan. He leaves behind a large body of work which will be his legacy for generations. I fondly recall him calling on me in Kolkata a few years ago. My condolences to his family, colleagues, fans & admirers(sic),” wrote West Bengal’s Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Saddened at the passing away of the critically acclaimed film actor Irrfan Khan. He leaves behind a large body of work which will be his legacy for generations. I fondly recall him calling on me in Kolkata a few years ago. My condolences to his family, colleagues, fans & admirers

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 29, 2020

Former actor and politician. Smriti Irani wrote, “He etched every character in our memories with sheer talent. From the passion of Pan Singh Tomar to a floundering father in Angrezi Medium #IrrfanKhan was an actor to behold. How do you mourn his passing away for he breathes in the characters he left behind .. Om Shanti ”

Delhi’s Cheif Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his shock as he tweeted, “Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan, one of the most exceptional actors of our time. May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace(sic)”

Shocked to hear of the demise of Irrfan Khan, one of the most exceptional actors of our time. May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 29, 2020

“No stereotypical looks, no six-pack, no fancy dance steps, no dynastic claim to a place in Bollywood. It was just talent & a breathtaking screen presence. #IrrfanKhan your courage to speak up when others chose silence was your biggest asset & will be missed the most. God speed,” tweeted Omar Abdullah.

No stereotypical looks, no six-pack, no fancy dance steps, no dynastic claim to a place in Bollywood. It was just talent & a breathtaking screen presence. #IrrfanKhan your courage to speak up when others chose silence was your biggest asset & will be missed the most. God speed.

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) April 29, 2020

Railways and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal offered his condolences to the actor’s family and friends by posting, “Saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan. One of India’s most versatile actors and a true gem of a person, my thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.(sic)”

Saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan.

One of India’s most versatile actors and a true gem of a person, my thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 29, 2020

You can check out eminent personalities’ reaction below:

Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul ?

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 29, 2020

Me and Irrfan khan sir ?? #RIPIrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/1qPjRYNcPN

— Saaina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 29, 2020

The National Award-winning actor Irrfan passed away after battling neuroendocrine tumour for two years.

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