Irrfan Khan’s Death: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee Mourn Demise Of The Actor

Irrfan Khan passed away today at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was suffering from ‘colon infection’ and was admitted to the hospital on April 28 evening and was kept in the ICU.

We are really saddened to hear the news of his demise and so as the celebs, sportsmen, and politicians. Condolences have been pouring in from all across the nation. From Narendra Modi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee to Rahul Gandhi, many politicians have mourned the death of Irrfan Khan.

PM Narendra Modi wrote in his tweet that “Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre”.

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

Arvind Kejriwal 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.”

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

Rahul Gandhi also offered his condolences to Irrfan’s family, friends and fans.

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

West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee is also saddened by the death of the ‘Angrezi Medium’ actor. “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,” she tweeted.

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

Smriti Irani also mourned the death of Irrfan by remembering the fond memories. “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,” tweeted the current Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development.

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 ?

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 29, 2020

May his soul rest in peace!

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