Saba Qamar, other celebrities express grief over Irrfan Khan’s death
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Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has paid tribute to Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan and shared a heartfelt post on her social media.
Taking to Twitter, she wrote: “Deeply disturbed to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor. Such a brilliant actor gone too soon. I'm at a loss for words. RIP Raj Broken heart. Yours Only, Meeta Cherry blossom.” #IrrfanKhan
Deeply disturbed to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor. Such a brilliant actor gone too soon. I'm at a loss for words.
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) April 29, 2020
RIP Raj 💔
Yours Only, Meeta 🌸#IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/FaDx1dznFA
Saba Qamar made her Bollywood debut alongside acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan in Hindi Medium. The starlet recently bagged her first Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actor (Female) in a Leading Role.
Khan won the Best Actor (Male) in a Leading Role for the film, while Hindi Medium was crowned the Best Film. Saba played the lead in the first part of the movie.
Irrfan Khan was one of Indian cinema's finest actors and among its most successful exports to Hollywood.
Khan lacked the looks for a traditional Bollywood romantic lead but made his name as a character actor in Hindi cinema and in Hollywood productions like Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.
Irrfan Khan starred in the Hollywood blockbuster, Jurassic World. He played the ill-fated, billionaire owner of the dinosaur park.
He was born Sahabzada Irfan Ali Khan on 7 January, 1967 in the Rajasthan village of Tonk. His mother's family had a royal lineage and his father was a wealthy, self-made businessman who owned a tyre business.
Celebrities pay tribute to Irrfan Khan
Condolences and tributes poured in for popular actor Irrfan Khan who passed awayat the age of 54, after a two-year battle with neuroendocrine tumour. The news of his death was first shared by filmmaker ShoojitSircar.
Here are a few reactions on Twitter:
Amitabh Bachchan
T 3516 - .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. 🙏
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020
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 🙏
Akshay Kumar
Such terrible news...saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan, one of the finest actors of our time. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 29, 2020
John Abraham
You will be missed ... RIP #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/2l2BLq1lwv
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 29, 2020
Johny Lever
Very sad to hear about @irrfank
— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) April 29, 2020
Was going to meet him after the lockdown.
A great artist like him will surely be missed.
My condolences and prayers for his family. May he rest in peace. #IrrfanKhan
Farhan Akhtar
#IrrfanKhan was truly a one of a kind actor and the magic he brought to the screen will be sorely missed. RIP. #gonetosoon
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 29, 2020
Shahid Kapoor
It’s so sad to hear about #IrfanKhan passing away. I have learned so much from him as an actor just by sharing screen space with him. A truly gifted actor. And a wonderful man. He really has #GoneTooSoon I’m sure the heavens have saved a special place for him.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) April 29, 2020
Kajol
Saddened to hear of the passing of Irrfan Khan. My heart goes out to the family, may you find strength in this time. Rest in peace🙏🏻
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) April 29, 2020
YoYo Honey Singh
Saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. My condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/znsHaCrK9l
— Yo Yo Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) April 29, 2020