Published 12:51 IST, May 2nd 2020
"Irrfan Khan's death felt like losing my little brother", says director Asif Kapadia
Recently, director Asif Kapadia, who collaborated with Irrfan Khan in 'The Warrior', remembered the actor and remarked that Irrfan was like his little brother
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In a shocking state of events, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29 at of 53 at Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute. Since news of Irrfan Khan’s untimely demise flared all over internet, Bollywood celebrities paid ir tribute to legendary actor and shared condolences with bereaved family. Recently, director Asif Kapia, who worked with Irrfan Khan in Warrior, remembered actor and revealed that Irrfan used to call him at 2 in morning. Re details.
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In a short write-up dedicated to Irrfan Khan, Asif Kapia recalled his Warrior days with Irrfan and revealed that actor often rang him up at 2 in morning just to chat. ding to same, Asif Kapia mentioned that he would often visit him in hospital and he to local park or cafe. ding to same, Asif Kapia remarked that Irrfan always talked about his illness in a way one discusses cancer, as Irrfan was extremely inquisitive and wanted to understand exactly what was going on. Furrmore, Asif Kapia remarked that actor’s untimely death felt just like losing a little bror.
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Statement released by Irrfan Khan's team upon his passing
“I trust, I have surrendered”; se were some of many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt te he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. It’s sdening that this day, we have to bring forward news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with news of rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he h said, “As if I was tasting life for first time, magical side of it”.
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12:50 IST, May 2nd 2020