Actor Irrfan Khan passes away in Mumbai

New Delhi : Actor Irrfan Khan who was admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with a colon infection on Tuesday has passed away. He was 53 year old.

He had been battling from tumour since past few months and had returned to Mumbai a couple of months back after receiving the treatment in London. Irrfan Khan is survived by his wife Sutapa and two sons. Yesterday, his spokesperson had confirmed that he has been taken to the ICU and he is recovering.

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who directed Irrfan Khan in Piku, tweeted: "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,"

He was admitted in hospital yesterday after his health deteriorated due to colonel infection.

As news of Irrfan Khan's hospitalisation spread on Tuesday evening, the actor's spokesperson released this statement: "Yes, it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection. We would keep everyone updated. He is under doctor's observation. His strength and courage have helped him battle and fight so far and we are sure with his tremendous willpower and prayers of his well wishers, he will recover soon."

On Saturday, Irrfan Khan's mother had passed away in Jaipur and the actor could not travel because of lockdown in India.