Indian film actor Irrfan Khan dies

Paul Fuggles, International Correspondent. 2020-04-29 18:46:58

Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, a popular actor in Indian cinema known as Bollywood, has passed away.

The 53-year-old Cinema actor passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, according to his representatives.

In a statement, his spokesman said, "It is unfortunate that today we have to announce his death. Irrfan was a great soul, a man who stood firm and clung to his end. He provoked the people around him. ”

The man was taken to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute earlier this week for a bowel problem, only to be pronounced dead of colon cancer.

Khan was one of the most influential and popular Indian film actors.

He became very popular when he starred in ‘Life Of Pi’ and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. The man left two children with his wife, Khan's mother who had also passed away last week but is unable to bury her due to the global Coronavirus epidemic.

Khan’s death shocked many and various celebrities in India, politicians and others.

Priyanka Chopra, speaking on Khan's death, said: '... you have calculated the path of many. You have inspired many of us to love cinema. You will be missed. ”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the man's death was a "grave loss". “He will be remembered for his skillful presence,” he continues. 

Khan began appearing in various films in the early 2000s, earning his first award in 2004 with his film 'Haasil'.

He immediately became very popular in his country, and began to be nominated for awards in various films including "Life In A ... Metro" and "The Lunchbox."

He became world famous for his film Slumdog Millionaire, which earned him eight awards at the Academy Awards and seven at the BAFTA Awards.