Irrfan Khan Age

Irrfan, who was a familiar face for international cine-goers as well as being adored and admired at home, died of cancer last year at the age of 53

Irrfan Khan died on April 29 in Mumbai at the age of 53 last year

British star Riz Ahmed, winner of the Best Actor award for his performance in Sound Of Metal, referenced the late star in his speech

The lights went out this year for beloved actors Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman

Irrfan Khan died in a Mumbai hospital on April 29 at the age of 53 this year

"He was deeply rooted as a human being and was a keen observer of life," said Nimrat Kaur

"It will take us many, many years to register that he is not among us anymore," said Anupam Kher

"Yes it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection," Irrfan Khan's spokesperson said a day before his death

"She was a very important writer, she has written amazing literature. I respect her a lot. I wanted to do a film on her life," Irrfan Khan said

No arguing that some specific surnames carry a certain amount of clout despite a rush of young actors from outside the industry who have taken Bollywood by storm in recent times.

Actor Irrfan Khan is not keen on playing old age characters as he does not want to be bracketed in that space.

Irrfan, who was a familiar face for international cine-goers as well as being adored and admired at home, died of cancer last year at the age of 53

Irrfan Khan died on April 29 in Mumbai at the age of 53 last year

British star Riz Ahmed, winner of the Best Actor award for his performance in Sound Of Metal, referenced the late star in his speech

The lights went out this year for beloved actors Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman

Irrfan Khan died in a Mumbai hospital on April 29 at the age of 53 this year

"He was deeply rooted as a human being and was a keen observer of life," said Nimrat Kaur

"It will take us many, many years to register that he is not among us anymore," said Anupam Kher

"Yes it is true that Irrfan Khan is admitted to ICU at Kokilaben in Mumbai because of a colon infection," Irrfan Khan's spokesperson said a day before his death

"She was a very important writer, she has written amazing literature. I respect her a lot. I wanted to do a film on her life," Irrfan Khan said

No arguing that some specific surnames carry a certain amount of clout despite a rush of young actors from outside the industry who have taken Bollywood by storm in recent times.

Actor Irrfan Khan is not keen on playing old age characters as he does not want to be bracketed in that space.