India’s sports fraternity took to social media to mourn the death of actor Irrfan Khan on Wednesday. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, India men’s cricket team captain Virat Kohli, India women’s ODI team captain Mithali Raj and India men’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri were among the sportspersons who paid tributes to the fine actor.
One of India’s best and most respectable actors, Irrfan Khan passed away on Wednesday after he was admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for a colon infection. He had been battling a rare form of tumour since 2018.
Several sportspersons wrote they were saddened by the actor’s sudden demise, and that the country has lost a phenomenal actor with great talent and versatility.
“Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones,” tweeted Tendulkar.
“Heartbreaking to hear of the demise of Actor Irrfan khan.Just watched angrezi medium a couple of days back and marvelled at his beautifully nuanced performance. One of the finest actors, gone too soon . Rest in peace,” Mithali Raj tweeted.
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul,” Kohli tweeted.
“Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving,” Sunil Chhetri tweeted.
“We mourn the untimely loss of #IrrfanKhan, who touched one and all with his beautiful performances on screen. RIP,” tweeted the Indian Football Team’s official Twitter account.
“With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan,” tweeted badminton player Saina Nehwal.
