This is not a portrait of Irrfan khan, but the portrait of what we are feeling at his going away😓😭

"I suppose , in the end , the whole of life becomes an act of Letting Go ..... But what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say Goodbye" : Irrfan Khan  

The Whole World Mourns on the death of the most Versatile and The Magnificent Actor , Irrfan Khan.......R.I.P Legend

"This is not a portrait of Irrfan Khan , but the portrait of what we are feeling at his going away..."

R.I.P Irrfan Khan , an extraordinary actor with limitless talent . The mainstay of Bollywood cinema and incredible talent in films like "Slumdog Millionaire" , "Life of Pi" , and "The NameSake" , Irrfan Khan left his imprint on the global cinema. An inspiration to millions , he will be greatly missed .

No stereotypical looks , no six-pack , no fancy dance steps , no dynastic claim to a place in Bollywood , it was just a talent & a breathtaking screen presence that made the whole world mourn on the passing away of "The King of Bollywood in modern classics".

A predominating actor of Hindi cinema , Sahabzade Irrfan Ali  Khan (7 January 01967 - 29 April 2020)  belonged to a Rajasthani Muslim family , who got a scholarship to study at National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi in 1984 . After that , Khan moved to Mumbai , where he acted in numerous television serials and plays , including Chanakya, Bharat Ek Khoj, Sara Jaha Hamara and many more . Theater and televisions kept him afloat until Mira Nair offered him a cameo in "Salaam Bombay! " in 1988 through which he made his screen debut , which was followed by years of struggle . After starring in the British film "The Warrior (2001)", he had his breakthrough with starring roles in dramas "Haasil(2003)" and "Maqbool (2004)". He went on gaining critical acclaim for his roles in "The Namesake (2006)" , "Life in a .... Metro (2007)" , and  "Paan Singh Tomar (2011)". The last of these earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor . Further success came for his starring roles in "The Lunchbox (2013)" , "Piku (2015)" , "Talvar (2015)"  and "No Beds of Roses (2017)". His first Bollywood lead role came in 2005 with film "Rog". His performance was praised by critics ; one wrote "Irrfan's eyes speaks louder than his words ......". In 2007 , he appeared in the box office hits "Metro", for which  he received a Film fare Best Supporting Actor Award , and "The Namesake". He had supporting roles in the Hollywood films "The Amazing Spider-man (2012)" , "Life of Pi (2012)" , "Jurassic World (2015)" , and "Inferno (2016)". His highest grossing Hindi film which earned about $3.643 billion at the worldwide box office , release came with comedy-drama "Hindi Medium (2017)", which won him the Film fare Award for the Best Actor . His final appearance was in its sequel "Angrezi Medium" which was released on 13th march 2020.

His works are embraced in Indian as well as in British and American movies . In a career spanning over 30 years and featuring in more than 50 domestic films , Khan had earned numerous awards , including a 'National Film Award' and 'Film fare Awards' in four categories . Film critics , contemporaries and other experts consider him to be one of the finest actors in Indian cinema . In 2011 , he was awarded the "Padma Shri" India's fourth highest civilian honor .

        In September 2015, he was appointed as the brand ambassador for "Resurgent Rajasthan", a campaign by the state government of Rajasthan . He lent his voice to the light and the sound show at a war memorial for the Indian Army at Vidhan Sabha Road , Jaipur . This show portrays the valor and courage of the Rajasthani soldiers and their historic and morden triumphs in battle .

          On 23rd February 1995, Khan married writer and fellow NSD graduate "Sutapa Sikdar". They had two sons , Babil and Ayan . 

In February 2018, Khan was diagnosed with "undisclosed disease". On 16th march , he twitted through his post about his disease , that he was suffering from a neuroendocrine tumor - a rare form of cancer that can target various parts of the body . He travelled to London for treatment . He was admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on 28th April 2020, where he started receiving treatment for colon infection . On 29th April , the world lost its star , Sir Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 53 . The day of mourn for this legendary actor Irrfan Khan who gained lots of love and fame because of his admirable talent .

His famous dialogues which had left its imprint in the industrial as well as historic world are admired every where:

     "Sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right destination"

"Pack a pillow and a blanket and see as much of the world as you can . You will not regret it . One day it will be too late. "

     "Life is too busy these days. There are too many people and everyone wants what the other has."

"Doubt is useful . It keeps faith a living thing . After  all , you cannot know the strength of your faith until it has been tested."

     "Chaal hum chlenge , shye bhi hum denge aur maat bhi hum denge."

"Darya bhi main , darkhat bhi main.

     Jhelum bhi main , chinar bhi main.

          Dair bhi hoon , haram bhi hoon.

Shai bhi hoon , Sunni bhi hoon, 

     Main hoon pandit , main tha ,

         Main hoon aur main hi rahoonga ."

"Mohabbat hai is liye jaane diya......
                 Zidd hoti toh baahon mein hoti....."

A man who clearly transformed Bollywood's art of making cinema , The man who taught us to appreciate good actors . No one can match his piece of art . World will really miss this magnificent actor of history : R.I.P Legend  **Irrfan Khan** .