'Sad to see you go so early' - Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to Irrfan Khan after his demise

April 29 didn’t start on a good note in India as the Bollywood’s most versatile actor Irrfan Khan breathed his last. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday and was under observation for colon infection. Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Begum also passed away only recently. The news of the actor passing away was shared by the film director and one of Irrfan’s close friends Shoojit Sircar.

Irrfan Khan did a lot of memorable movies during his career and literally thrilled many just with his versatile acting. He was a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions. Irrfan played a major role in the Oscar winning movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and his last movie turned out to be recently released Angrezi Medium.

Unfortunately, the film suffered due to the ongoing pandemic as the theatres were closed just after its release amid lockdown throughout the country. But Irrfan Khan’s work even in his last movie was praised by many.

“My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute,” Shoojit Sircar’s tweet read as he broke out the sad news in public.

My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute.

— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) April 29, 2020

Cricketing fraternity pays tribute to Irrfan Khan

As soon as the news broke out, social media was filled with condolences for Irrfan Khan’s family. Even the cricketing fraternity did the same as they hailed the actor for his work in the industry. India cricketer Suresh Raina termed him as an actor with immense talent and high calibre and paid heartfelt condolences to his family.

“Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family. #ripirfankhan. Ramesh Powar, Sandeep Sharma, Mohammad Kaif, Ravi Ashwin and Hemang Badani were among the many others from the Indian cricketing fraternity who expressed their sadness over Irrfan Khan’s demise.

Here are some of the tweets:

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

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

Lunchbox, Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi. Some of my favorites.

What an actor. Gone too soon!

May God give his friends and family the strength through these difficult times. #IrrfanKhan #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/9c3JEtjT89

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of #IrrfanKhan This is such a tragedy in these trying times. #India has lost an exceptional artist and talent. My thoughts are with his family and dear ones. RIP Irrfan 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pkQliKV3IF

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 29, 2020

Sad news IrrfanKhan one of the finest actor #RestInPeace

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
(: إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ)

— IQBAL ABDULLAH STAY HOME (@iqqiabdullah) April 29, 2020

Condolences to the family members of the legendary actor #IrffanKhan, we will miss his class and his work. Rest in Peace.

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) April 29, 2020

Sad to hear the news of Irrfan Khan. One of the finest actors to come out of India. In Hindi & English films alike he delivered some versatile and incredibly real performances. Thoughts with his family. #RIPIrrfanKhan

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear about the untimely demise of #IrrfanKhan. Just a few days back I had watched his last film Angrezi Medium on TV along with my family.
His talent and acting was beyond words. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/RmRUAhTmif

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) April 29, 2020

A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt
Condolences to his family and well – wishers #IrfanKhan

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 29, 2020

In grief on reading of the passing of #IrrfanKhan. So much energy, so much intensity taken away so soon. My heartfelt condolences to Sutapa and the children. His work lives forever.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 29, 2020

Sad to hear about Irrfan Khan’s death. He is a great success story. Barely had the money to watch Jurassic Park but 22 years later he acted a role in it.

He was also a cricket fan. Was spotted at Lord’s (Eng v Pak Test) in 2018 while he was in UK for treatment. (Pic: @Furqan013) pic.twitter.com/OQwYNS49Gt

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 29, 2020

Terrible news. I remember Furqan taking this picture.

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) April 29, 2020

There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 29, 2020

Oh My God….one of my favourite actors of modern times is no more. The untimely passing of Irrfan Khan is shocking and deeply saddening. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Went away way too soon. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 29, 2020

Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family. #ripirfankhan pic.twitter.com/kXe7FfNvuP

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 29, 2020

Sad to see you go so early #IrrfanKhan #oneofthefinest #globalactor #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/bY8eUjx1TU

— RAMESH POWAR (@imrameshpowar) April 29, 2020

RIP #IrrfanKhan 🙏

— lets stay indoors India 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 29, 2020

#IrrfanKhan RIP… gone too early 🙏🏽

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrrfanKhan. A wonderful actor. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 29, 2020

One of my fav actors gone too soon. It’s a shocking and untimely demise.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Rest In Peace Irrfan Sir. 🙏🏼

— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear about #IrrfanKhan’s demise. My heartfelt condolences to his family. One of my favourite actors, gone too soon. His work will live on forever. RIP, Irrfan. pic.twitter.com/nEbbiPfEu7

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 29, 2020