Oscars offer condolences on Irrfan Khan’s demise; The Academy calls him, “an inspiration to millions”

Irrfan Khan left for his heavenly abode this noon, and we were left in a world of gloom. People from all corners of the world had been sending in condolence messages for the unsung superstar. Now, the Oscars has also sent forth their official statement on his demise.

Taking to Twitter The Academy wrote, “A mainstay of Bollywood cinema and incredible talent in films like “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Life of Pi” and “The Namesake,” Irrfan Khan left his imprint on global cinema. An inspiration to millions, he will be greatly missed (sic).” Have a look at the post right here:

A mainstay of Bollywood cinema and incredible talent in films like “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Life of Pi” and “The Namesake,” Irrfan Khan left his imprint on global cinema. An inspiration to millions, he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/o21DMMC2o5

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) April 29, 2020

Irrfan Khan had been battling a rare terminal disease since the past couple of years. However, last year he had returned to India all hale and hearty. He even signed on ‘Angrezi Medium’ and went ahead to shoot the film. The film released right before the Coronavirus lockdown happened, and it was probably the last film to have been screened in theatres. Now, that he has left for his heavenly abode, it will be sad to imagine movies without him being present.

Irrfan Khan’s last rites took place this afternoon and a statement released by his family read, “Irrfan was buried at the Versova kabrastan in Mumbai at 3 pm this afternoon soon after the news of his passing away was announced. In presence were his family, close relatives, and friends. Everyone paid their final respects and mourned the loss of his passing away. We pray for his peace and we hope he’s in a better place today. He was strong in his fight, and we all have to be strong too in this loss.”

May his soul rest in peace.

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Prateek Sur

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