Over a decade ago, when Rajesh Khanna passed away, my maternal aunt cried a lot. I did not understand all that fancied association she believed she had with the actor.

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Irrfan Khan left a legacy that will never be forgotten, months after the actor died, Irrfan son Babil received a heartfelt message that left him speechless. Khan's critically acclaimed film, 'Namesake's co-star Kal Penn, who played Khan's son Gogol in the movie expressed his grief with the family by personally reaching out to Babil.

Irrfan Khan's son Babil left speechless after receiving heartfelt message from Kal Penn

They played father and son in Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' and on Wednesday as the news of Irrfan Khan's death broke, Indian-American actor Kal Penn paid rich tribute to his onscreen father and co-actor.

Kal Penn, Frieda Pinto lead Hollywood in paying tribute to Irrfan Khan

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Remembering Irrfan Khan: The actor we all imagined to be close to

Irrfan Khan birth anniversary: A look at some of his most memorable movies

'Gone Girl' to 'Scam 1992: Popular movies and series based on books

Irrfan Khan's son Babil left speechless after receiving heartfelt message from Kal Penn

Kal Penn, Frieda Pinto lead Hollywood in paying tribute to Irrfan Khan