Princewill Pius
While his fanbase might have been larger in his native country, Irrfan Khan was globally recognized for his undeniable talent and indelible performances. As the The Guardian‘s Peter Bradshaw noted, the actor was far and wide considered “a distinguished and charismatic star in Hindi-and English-language movies whose hardworking career was an enormously valuable bridge between South Asian and Hollywood cinema.”
The news of Khan’s passing prompted expressions of grief and mourning on an international scale. On Twitter, members of India’s entertainment royalty, including superstars Aamir Khan Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, the latter of whom referred to the late performer as “the greatest actor of our times” (via The New York Post).
Priyanka Chopra, another Bollywood-Hollywood crossover celebrity who had previously worked with Khan in the 2011 black comedy 7 Khoon Maaf, paid tribute to the actor, writing, “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.”
Written by: Nicki
