From filmmakers to actors and other celebrities in B-town, including Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonam Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra, Manisha Koirala, Sudhir Mishra, Lata Mangeshkar have mourned over his death.
Calling his untimely demise an unimaginable loss for the film industry, a host of celebrities took to social media to pay tributes to the extraordinary actor.
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Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: "Just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan... this is a most disturbing and sad news An incredible talent... a gracious colleague... a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema... left us too soon... creating a huge vacuum Prayers and duas."
Karan Johar wrote: "Thank you for those indelible movie memories... thank you for raising the bar as an artist... thank you for enriching our Cinema....we will miss you terribly Irrfan but will always always be immensely grateful for your presence in our lives... our cinema... we salute you."
Taapsee Pannu wrote: "When we thought nothing could make us feel worse, this happened. I think I will refuse to believe you are no more by watching all your work time n again n again n again. I have known you that way n shall continue to know you that way for ever. You ARE the best we have #IrrfanKhan."
R. Madhavan tweeted: "Actor Irrfan Khan Dies In Mumbai At 53. This is such a tragedy and heart. RIP Irfan sir. The industry has lost an exceptional artist and human. You will be so so missed. Spread the happiness in Heaven."
Sudhir Mishra wrote on Twitter: "Our Irrfan has gone! Actor, (for me a co-writer), humanist, secular and spiritual. A man in search of beauty, meaning and a connection with the universe. He was brutally honest, yet very kind. And that smile, how I’ll miss that smile!"
Raveena Tandon penned: "A fantastic costar, an actor par excellence, and a beautiful human being, you are irreplaceable #irrfankhan. @irrfank We lost you too soon! Unbelievable. Om Shanti."
Parineeti Chopra wrote: "Irrfan sir, you were the nicest, coolest guy. Every interaction with you was so memorable. The world has lost the most talented actor, the nicest human being and a real fighter!! All my love and strength to the family Blue heart #RIP #IrrfanKhan."
Actor Huma Qureshi penned: "You will forever be remembered for your craft and the legacy you leave behind. One of a kind #IrrfanKhan.. had the opportunity to work with you... It’s sad that you were taken away at your creative peak .. My prayers are with your family. Bless them at a time like this."
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor wrote: "We have lost one of the finest Actors. He fought till the very end. Irrfan Khan you shall always be missed. Condolences to the Family. #IrrfanKhan #RestInPeace."
Manisha Koirala tweeted: "You will live through you brilliant work in our hearts for forever, you are irreplaceable dear friend... our conversations on spirituality, books, films... will remain with me as a treasure #IrrfanKhan #RestInPeace."
Sonam Kapoor wrote: "Rest in peace Irrfan sir. You have no idea what your kindness and encouragement meant to me at my lowest. My condolences to your family and loved ones."
Kirron Kher expressed: "Deeply disturbed to hear about the passing of #IrrfanKhan. Such a brilliant actor, gone at the age of 53. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God give them strength to bear this loss. RIP Irrfan."
Lata Mangeshkar tweeted: "Bahut guni abhineta Irrfan Khan ji ke nidhan ki khabar sunkar mujhe bahut duk."
Priyanka Chopra wrote on Twitter: "The charisma you brought to everything you did was pure magic. Your talent forged the way for so many in so many avenues.. You inspired so many of us. #IrrfanKhan you will truly be missed. Condolences to the family."
Other celebrities including Abhishek Bachchan, Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Tiger Shroff, Aditi Rao Hydari, Yami Gautam, Priety Zinta, Shruti Haasan, Sonnalli Seygall and Karanvir Bohra are a few among many others who have paid condolences to the bereaved family.