<p>Irrfan Khan left a powerful impact on the global map with his performances. His death was a rude shock not just for his fans and colleague in India but for people out of the country as well.<br />
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Hollywood stars Chris Pratt, Salma Hayek and Bryce Dallas Howard have paid tribute to Irrfan and called him an 'exceptional talent'.<br />
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"So sad to hear that Irrfan Khan passed away, I was a big fan and had the honour to meet him. He was a great actor and a lovely man, may he Rest In Peace," Hayek posted on Instagram.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lGhGFJpgP/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">So sad to hear that Irrfan Khan passed away today, I was a big fan and had the honor to meet him. He was a great actor and a lovely man, may he Rest In Peace. Que tristeza que hoy se murio el actor Irrfan Khan, yo lo admiraba mucho y tube el honor de conocerlo. Era un gran actor y muy buena gente. Descanse en paz. @irrfan #india #bollywood</a></p>

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<p>Pratt, who worked with Irrfan on their 2015 blockbuster 'Jurassic World', called him an "exquisite human being".<br />
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"So sad to hear about the passing of screen legend @irrfank . Irrfan Khan played Masrani in `Jurassic World`. He was an exquisite actor and human. He will be missed," Pratt tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So sad to hear about the passing of screen legend <a href="https://twitter.com/irrfank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@irrfank</a> Irrfan Khan played Masrani in Jurassic World. He was an exquisite actor and human. He will be missed.</p>
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<p>'Jurassic World' Howard posted two pictures of herself with Irrfan from the Colin Trevorrow-directed adventure thriller, and condoled his death.<br />
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"Irrfan, you are an exquisite human being and we will all miss you dearly. These images are from the first and last day of filming, and I was lucky enough to spend them working with you. Love to you and your family always," she posted.<br />
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Author Paulo Coelho too remembered the actor with fondness and quoted a verse from the Bhagavad Gita in his tweet.<br />
"A star joins other stars in the sky. Thank you for everything, Irrfan Khan “Death is as sure for that which is born, as birth is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.” ― Bhagavad Gita(sic)" Coelho tweeted.</p>

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“Death is as sure for that which is born, as birth is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.”<br />
― Bhagavad Gita <a href="https://t.co/WKaOlgf4bi">pic.twitter.com/WKaOlgf4bi</a></p>
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<p>Irrfan breathed his last early on Wednesday at the age of 54. He was admitted to Mumbai`s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection earlier this week. However, unfortunately, he succumbed to his ailment.</p>


Irrfan Khan left a powerful impact on the global map with his performances. His death was a rude shock not just for his fans and colleague in India but for people out of the country as well.

Irrfan Khan left a powerful impact on the global map with his performances. His death was a rude shock not just for his fans and colleague in India but for people out of the country as well. Hollywood stars Chris Pratt, Salma Hayek and Bryce Dallas Howard have paid tribute to Irrfan and called him an 'exceptional talent'. "So sad to hear that Irrfan Khan passed away, I was a big fan and had the honour to meet him. He was a great actor and a lovely man, may he Rest In Peace," Hayek posted on Instagram. View this post on Instagram So sad to hear that Irrfan Khan passed away today, I was a big fan and had the honor to meet him. He was a great actor and a lovely man, may he Rest In Peace. Que tristeza que hoy se murio el actor Irrfan Khan, yo lo admiraba mucho y tube el honor de conocerlo. Era un gran actor y muy buena gente. Descanse en paz. @irrfan #india #bollywood A post shared by Salma Hayek Pinault (@salmahayek) on Apr 29, 2020 at 2:22pm PDT × Pratt, who worked with Irrfan on their 2015 blockbuster 'Jurassic World', called him an "exquisite human being". "So sad to hear about the passing of screen legend @irrfank . Irrfan Khan played Masrani in `Jurassic World`. He was an exquisite actor and human. He will be missed," Pratt tweeted. So sad to hear about the passing of screen legend @irrfank Irrfan Khan played Masrani in Jurassic World. He was an exquisite actor and human. He will be missed. — chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) April 29, 2020 × 'Jurassic World' Howard posted two pictures of herself with Irrfan from the Colin Trevorrow-directed adventure thriller, and condoled his death. "Irrfan, you are an exquisite human being and we will all miss you dearly. These images are from the first and last day of filming, and I was lucky enough to spend them working with you. Love to you and your family always," she posted. Author Paulo Coelho too remembered the actor with fondness and quoted a verse from the Bhagavad Gita in his tweet. "A star joins other stars in the sky. Thank you for everything, Irrfan Khan “Death is as sure for that which is born, as birth is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.” ― Bhagavad Gita(sic)" Coelho tweeted. A star joins other stars in the sky. Thank you for everything, Irrfan Khan “Death is as sure for that which is born, as birth is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.” ― Bhagavad Gita pic.twitter.com/WKaOlgf4bi — Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) April 30, 2020 × Irrfan breathed his last early on Wednesday at the age of 54. He was admitted to Mumbai`s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection earlier this week. However, unfortunately, he succumbed to his ailment.

Hollywood stars Salma Hayek, Chris Pratt mourn Irrfan Khan's death, author Paulo Coelho quotes Bhagavad Gita

<p>"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye"-&nbsp; 'Life Of Pi'</p>

<p>This has been one of my all-time favourite quotes. But on Wednesday, after spending nearly 14 hours at work, writing about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/irrfan-khan-7-january-1967-29-april-2020-life-in-pictures-295519">Irrfan Khan</a> and stories related to him, the heart still refuses to move on or bid this silent acting giant a goodbye.</p>

<p>For journalists, writing or reporting death is not new. And we are adept at writing about death without getting too involved emotionally with the stories. That's after all our jobs and we have the ability to move on to the next breaking story. But it's different in this case.</p>

<p>Why does his loss seem so personal? I know I am not the only one who feels like that. I have had friends, colleagues, and even family calling and messaging me throughout the day expressing shock over the news. For every single person, it seems like they have lost someone of their own. I scroll through numerous posts on social media and all I see is people writing about how Irrfan's death has affected them at a personal level even though most of them have never met him. Perhaps that's the sign of a true star. A man who can make every character relatable. That's what Irrfan was. He was a relatable man despite scaling international heights. One of those rare actors who shared screen space with a Tom Hanks and a Bobby Deol.... You see the range?<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/irrfan-khan-1967-2020-the-man-who-spoke-a-thousand-words-through-his-eyes-295531"><strong>Also Read: The man who spoke a thousand words through his eyes</strong></a></p>

<p>From being the endearing Bengali professor in 'The Namesake' to the annoying obnoxious Monty in 'Life In A Metro', Irrfan had played characters that you and I knew in person and the actor left a distinct impression in each of them. He was the common man who gave hope to millions. He was the actor who spoke for us, told our stories to the world. Looking at him one felt if he could, so could we. Above all, he was one of the most humble stars around.</p>

<p>I had the opportunity of interviewing him twice. The first time was in 2012, I was still a rookie and very nervous about covering events. It was the Osian film festival at Delhi's Siri Fort auditorium. I was standing outside one of the smaller audis, waiting for Irrfan to come and start the press interaction.</p>

<p>He came, dressed in a white shirt and green pants. I remember the colour clearly. I froze because to enter the audi he would have to cross me. He looked at me, probably sensing my nervousness, gave that famous smile of his, and said 'come inside?' or some such thing. I was so nervous I mumbled something and scurried inside to join the rest of the waiting media. An awkward moment to recall or talk about but I distinctly remember that warm smile. The smile that reached out to nervous rookie reporters, a smile that made the audience love him in each of his roles and the same smile that will remain etched in our hearts forever.</p>

<p>The second time was over a video chat-a format that was still new at that time. The Internet kept disconnecting on his and my side at regular intervals but the man never lost his patience or say that 'let's cancel it'. He sat through the hiccups and smiled as we apologised constantly.</p>

<p>While editing copies on Wednesday, I realised that no matter how much you write about this genius, it's not enough. How to compress three decades of his illustrious career in few paragraphs? How does one put it in writing the way he connected with his audience, or how he made his roles in the most ordinary, underwhelming films memorable. How to write about this powerhouse of talent?<br />
<br />
Over the years, I have to admit that the fascination of movies has worn off a bit. It doesn't seem as magical as it used to be in my days as a student. I honestly feel that most actors are replaceable. Every actor can do the other actors part. But no one can bring what Irrfan did to his characters. No one will ever be able to. I missed him when he took a break in 2018 for cancer treatment and I will continue missing him as long as I watch films. And that's why maybe, it feels personal. Because who will make us believe in dreams, in the magic of showbiz as subtly as Irrfan did?</p>

<p>This has got to be the biggest loss for our generation. And it will remain personal. For all of us.<br />
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<em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em><br />
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"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye"- 'Life Of Pi' This has been one of my all-time favourite quotes.

"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye"- 'Life Of Pi' This has been one of my all-time favourite quotes. But on Wednesday, after spending nearly 14 hours at work, writing about Irrfan Khan and stories related to him, the heart still refuses to move on or bid this silent acting giant a goodbye. For journalists, writing or reporting death is not new. And we are adept at writing about death without getting too involved emotionally with the stories. That's after all our jobs and we have the ability to move on to the next breaking story. But it's different in this case. Why does his loss seem so personal? I know I am not the only one who feels like that. I have had friends, colleagues, and even family calling and messaging me throughout the day expressing shock over the news. For every single person, it seems like they have lost someone of their own. I scroll through numerous posts on social media and all I see is people writing about how Irrfan's death has affected them at a personal level even though most of them have never met him. Perhaps that's the sign of a true star. A man who can make every character relatable. That's what Irrfan was. He was a relatable man despite scaling international heights. One of those rare actors who shared screen space with a Tom Hanks and a Bobby Deol.... You see the range? Also Read: The man who spoke a thousand words through his eyes From being the endearing Bengali professor in 'The Namesake' to the annoying obnoxious Monty in 'Life In A Metro', Irrfan had played characters that you and I knew in person and the actor left a distinct impression in each of them. He was the common man who gave hope to millions. He was the actor who spoke for us, told our stories to the world. Looking at him one felt if he could, so could we. Above all, he was one of the most humble stars around. I had the opportunity of interviewing him twice. The first time was in 2012, I was still a rookie and very nervous about covering events. It was the Osian film festival at Delhi's Siri Fort auditorium. I was standing outside one of the smaller audis, waiting for Irrfan to come and start the press interaction. He came, dressed in a white shirt and green pants. I remember the colour clearly. I froze because to enter the audi he would have to cross me. He looked at me, probably sensing my nervousness, gave that famous smile of his, and said 'come inside?' or some such thing. I was so nervous I mumbled something and scurried inside to join the rest of the waiting media. An awkward moment to recall or talk about but I distinctly remember that warm smile. The smile that reached out to nervous rookie reporters, a smile that made the audience love him in each of his roles and the same smile that will remain etched in our hearts forever. The second time was over a video chat-a format that was still new at that time. The Internet kept disconnecting on his and my side at regular intervals but the man never lost his patience or say that 'let's cancel it'. He sat through the hiccups and smiled as we apologised constantly. While editing copies on Wednesday, I realised that no matter how much you write about this genius, it's not enough. How to compress three decades of his illustrious career in few paragraphs? How does one put it in writing the way he connected with his audience, or how he made his roles in the most ordinary, underwhelming films memorable. How to write about this powerhouse of talent? Over the years, I have to admit that the fascination of movies has worn off a bit. It doesn't seem as magical as it used to be in my days as a student. I honestly feel that most actors are replaceable. Every actor can do the other actors part. But no one can bring what Irrfan did to his characters. No one will ever be able to. I missed him when he took a break in 2018 for cancer treatment and I will continue missing him as long as I watch films. And that's why maybe, it feels personal. Because who will make us believe in dreams, in the magic of showbiz as subtly as Irrfan did? This has got to be the biggest loss for our generation. And it will remain personal. For all of us. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Why Irrfan Khan's death is a personal loss for the entire nation

<p>In a country as large as India, everything and everyone is perhaps replaceable. But will there ever be a replacement for an actor like Irrfan Khan? A man who really did not discriminate with the kind of projects he took up, a man whose presence in a film made the entire film bearable (no matter how awful the plot may be), a man who spoke through his deep eyes and warm smiles and a man who could play any role with absolute ease no matter what the scale of the film was.<br />
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Born in a business family in Jaipur, Irrfan's early years were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-was-an-all-rounder-short-of-rs-600-how-irrfan-khan-gave-up-cricket-to-pursue-acting-295527">spent playing cricket.</a> The actor, in later years, admitted that cinema fascinated him from a young age and when he got through the National School of Drama after graduation he went there thinking it was a ticket to Bollywood.<br />
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Cinema did happen to the actor but not immediately after drama school. He in fact started getting small parts in Doordarshan shows while he was still in NSD. Irrfan was part of several prominent shows on Doordarshan in the late 1980s, early 1990s. From 'Bharat Ek Khoj' to 'Chanakya' to the popular 'Banegi Apni Baat'- Irrfan created some memorable characters in each of these series.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-ajay-devgn-priyanka-chopra-share-heartfelt-tributes-on-irrfan-khans-death-295492">Also see: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra share heartfelt tributes on Irrfan Khan's death</a><br />
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His film debut was in Mira Nair's 'Salaam Bombay!' (1988) which earned critical praise but failed to propel his career. He played the lovelorn letter writer in the film that captured Biombay's underbelly beautifully.<br />
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He went on to star in several critically acclaimed films in the next few years but the watershed moment came when he featured as the lead in Asif Kapadia's 'Warrior' in 2001. The film traveled to various international film festivals and won accolades for the director and the actor. Suddenly, the world had woken up to the genius called Irrfan Khan. The success of 'Warrior' paved way for two of his best works- Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Haasil' and Vishal Bhardwaj's cult classic 'Maqbool' which reminded the Indian audience of the brilliance of the actor. Till then most knew him as the character actor who played supporting roles in TV shows. Sure, they loved him but no one would have imagined him as Maqbool, a victim of love, enmity and jealousy who loved too much and lost everything. Or for that matter as the menacing, clever student leader in Dhulia's 'Haasil'. A love story set amidst student politics of Uttar Pradesh, it had Irrfan playing the antagonist, yet over a decade later people remember him more than the lead actors.</p>

<p>He had an enormous gift to make every character he played, extraordinary. Be it the bumbling idiot in 'Life In A Metro' or the rebel of 'Paan Singh Tomar' or the philosopher in 'Life Of Pi' or the warm loving father and husband in 'Namesake'- every character stood out. He had the ability to turn the common man into a hero- with his unique nuances. Through Films, TV series or even his early in theatre, Irrfan spoke the language of the common man and inspired him to dream big and live a life like a hero.<br />
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Irrfan even paved the way for many others to push the envelope in Bollywood and to take up unusual roles in mainstream cinema.<br />
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It didn't matter if he played the lead or a supporting role- sometime even the stories would fail- but Irrfan in his limited screen time would be able to steal the show, create an impression.<br />
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He was also one of the first few actors to have a career in Hollywood as well as Bollywood. Much before Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone became global stars, Khan was doing big-ticket films in both India as well as Hollywood. His name is one to be reckoned with even outside of India.</p>

<p>The actor's death is untimely to say the least. His film 'Angrezi Medium' was the last Bollywood film to have hit the theatres before cinema halls shut down in India due to coronavirus outbreak. Much like his previous performances, here too he stood out playing the doting father to a starry-eyed daughter, who would go any length to fulfill his daughter's dreams.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/top-hard-hitting-dialogues-of-the-versatile-actor-irrfan-khan-295484">Also see: Irrfan's most hard-hitting dialogues in films </a><br />
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He had already created a void in Bollywood when he took a break from it in 2018 to get treated for his cancer. A void that no actor- no matter how talented he or she is, can ever replace.<br />
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The news of his death is a personal loss to an entire generation- who saw him grow as an actor and grow as this giant institution of acting. Every cinema lover in the country today is in mourning because his death is a loss that is irreplaceable.</p>

<p>Rest in peace, good man. You shall be missed- in cinema and in life.</p>


In a country as large as India, everything and everyone is perhaps replaceable. But will there ever be a replacement for an actor like Irrfan Khan? A man who really did not discriminate with the kind of projects he took up, a man whose presence in a film made the entire film bearable (no matter how awful the plot may be), a man who spoke through his deep eyes and warm smiles and a man who could play any role with absolute ease no matter what the scale of the film was.

In a country as large as India, everything and everyone is perhaps replaceable. But will there ever be a replacement for an actor like Irrfan Khan? A man who really did not discriminate with the kind of projects he took up, a man whose presence in a film made the entire film bearable (no matter how awful the plot may be), a man who spoke through his deep eyes and warm smiles and a man who could play any role with absolute ease no matter what the scale of the film was. Born in a business family in Jaipur, Irrfan's early years were spent playing cricket. The actor, in later years, admitted that cinema fascinated him from a young age and when he got through the National School of Drama after graduation he went there thinking it was a ticket to Bollywood. Cinema did happen to the actor but not immediately after drama school. He in fact started getting small parts in Doordarshan shows while he was still in NSD. Irrfan was part of several prominent shows on Doordarshan in the late 1980s, early 1990s. From 'Bharat Ek Khoj' to 'Chanakya' to the popular 'Banegi Apni Baat'- Irrfan created some memorable characters in each of these series. Also see: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra share heartfelt tributes on Irrfan Khan's death His film debut was in Mira Nair's 'Salaam Bombay!' (1988) which earned critical praise but failed to propel his career. He played the lovelorn letter writer in the film that captured Biombay's underbelly beautifully. He went on to star in several critically acclaimed films in the next few years but the watershed moment came when he featured as the lead in Asif Kapadia's 'Warrior' in 2001. The film traveled to various international film festivals and won accolades for the director and the actor. Suddenly, the world had woken up to the genius called Irrfan Khan. The success of 'Warrior' paved way for two of his best works- Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Haasil' and Vishal Bhardwaj's cult classic 'Maqbool' which reminded the Indian audience of the brilliance of the actor. Till then most knew him as the character actor who played supporting roles in TV shows. Sure, they loved him but no one would have imagined him as Maqbool, a victim of love, enmity and jealousy who loved too much and lost everything. Or for that matter as the menacing, clever student leader in Dhulia's 'Haasil'. A love story set amidst student politics of Uttar Pradesh, it had Irrfan playing the antagonist, yet over a decade later people remember him more than the lead actors. He had an enormous gift to make every character he played, extraordinary. Be it the bumbling idiot in 'Life In A Metro' or the rebel of 'Paan Singh Tomar' or the philosopher in 'Life Of Pi' or the warm loving father and husband in 'Namesake'- every character stood out. He had the ability to turn the common man into a hero- with his unique nuances. Through Films, TV series or even his early in theatre, Irrfan spoke the language of the common man and inspired him to dream big and live a life like a hero. Irrfan even paved the way for many others to push the envelope in Bollywood and to take up unusual roles in mainstream cinema. It didn't matter if he played the lead or a supporting role- sometime even the stories would fail- but Irrfan in his limited screen time would be able to steal the show, create an impression. He was also one of the first few actors to have a career in Hollywood as well as Bollywood. Much before Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone became global stars, Khan was doing big-ticket films in both India as well as Hollywood. His name is one to be reckoned with even outside of India. The actor's death is untimely to say the least. His film 'Angrezi Medium' was the last Bollywood film to have hit the theatres before cinema halls shut down in India due to coronavirus outbreak. Much like his previous performances, here too he stood out playing the doting father to a starry-eyed daughter, who would go any length to fulfill his daughter's dreams. Also see: Irrfan's most hard-hitting dialogues in films He had already created a void in Bollywood when he took a break from it in 2018 to get treated for his cancer. A void that no actor- no matter how talented he or she is, can ever replace. The news of his death is a personal loss to an entire generation- who saw him grow as an actor and grow as this giant institution of acting. Every cinema lover in the country today is in mourning because his death is a loss that is irreplaceable. Rest in peace, good man. You shall be missed- in cinema and in life.

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