Irrfan Khan dies at 53: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, and other celebs pay condolences

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 53 in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in the year 2018 was admitted with a colon infection on Tuesday after his health deteriorated.He was accompanied by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and his sons Babil and Ayan Khan.Earlier on Wednesday morning, India TV Entertainment reporter Joyeeta Mitra Suvarna informed that the doctors had kept Irrfan on the ventilator and had asked the family to hang on. As soon as the shocking news came, many Bollywood celebrities like Taapsee Pannu, Shoojit Sircar, politicians like Arvind Kejriwal and his fans took to Twitter to pour in condolences.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. Folded hands An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum ..

Prayers and duas Folded hands."Bollywood filmmaker Shoojit Sircar with whom Irrfan had worked in Piku wrote, "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute."Taapsee Pannu tweeted, "When we thought nothing could make us feel worse,this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #Irrfan Khan."