'Loss To The World Of Cinema': PM Modi On Irrfan Khan's Demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of actor Irrfan Khan and said it 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," PM Modi tweeted.

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

Irrfan Khan, who was admitted to ICU at the Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday evening following colon infection, passed away on Wednesday morning. He was 53. The "Maqbool" actor is survived by his wife and two sons.

Khan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018, and since then, the actor had been in and out of the country for his treatment.

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The actor's last film, Angrezi Medium, released in March, just a day before the nationwide lockdown came into force. Tragically, the fans didn't get a chance to watch his film in the theatres since malls and cinema halls were hust to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.   

His mother Saeeda Begum died in Jaipur last Saturday. She was 95 and succumbed to age-related illnesses.