Irrfan Khan was recently spotted exiting Mumbai airport but actor was seen hiding his face and was using a wheelchair to get to his car. In photos doing rounds on social media, Irrfan's face is seen covered by a mask. Netizens prayed for his better health and well-being. For those unaware, 52-year-old actor recently returned to country and started shoot of his comeback project "Angrezi Medium", a year after he was diagsed with neuroendocrine tumour and was being treated abroad. Watch video -

Taking baby steps to merge healing with work, grateful for wishes: Irrfan Khan

FIRST SHOT POST RETURN

Producer Dinesh Vijan says entire team of "Angrezi Medium" got emotional when Irrfan Khan gave his first shot for film. "Irrfan is undoubtedly one of best actors in country. When he gave his first shot everyone around got emotional. For me it was one of those life-defining moments working with him again after 'Hindi Medium'. Having him and Homi toger was something all three of us have always wanted," Dinesh said in a statement.

producer said Irrfan was t emotional and remained his "usual self." "Wry humour, crackling one-liners and back on his own turf. Deepak (Dobriyal) and his improvisations brought house down. It was like first day of 'Hindi Medium,'" he added. 'Angrezi Medium' wrap-up: As shooting for Irrfan Khan-Kareena Kapoor starrer concludes, director Homi Adajania pens an emotional te thanking team

While Irrfan's character in "Hindi Medium" was Raj Batra, a Delhi based businessman with a sari showroom, he plays Champak from Udaipur who is in sweet business. According to sypsis, Irrfan and Deepak will play brors in film who have inherited a 100-year-old sweet business and are also rivals. A distant cousin, played by Manu Rishi, who owns biggest sweet shop also adds to rivalry within family.

film features Radhika Madan as Irrfan's daughter and Kareena Kapoor Khan. crew shot in Rajasthan till April end after which y moved to London as in film Irrfan's daughter has aspirations of studying abroad. "Angrezi Medium" is directed by Homi Adjania.

Before you watch Irrfan Khan's straight-faced humour on screen, here's a teaser post by actor himself

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