Tag: Irrfan Khan

  • Adnan Siddiqui regrets being on Aamir Liaquat’s show

    Adnan Siddiqui regrets being on Aamir Liaquat’s show

    Adnan Siddiqui has said that he regrets being on Aamir Liaquat’s show and has apologised to Sri Devi and Irrfan Khan’s family on behalf of the host.

    VIDEO: Aamir Liaquat jokes about Irrfan Khan’s death on TV

    In a detailed note posted to social media, Adnan said, “I don’t know how to explain what I’m feeling right now or what to say. But this needs to go out.”

    He said that he was invited on Liaquat’s live chat show where the anchor joked how Adnan worked with Sri Devi and Irrfan Khan and both passed away.

    “You worked in Mom and Sri Devi died, you worked with Irrfan Khan as well and he passed away,” Liaquat had remarked on the show.

    He had further said, “You were offered roles in Mardaani 2 and Jism 2 but you declined, so the actors of those movies [Rani Mukherjee, Bipasha Basu] owe their life to you.”

    Adnan wrote, “The anchor joked about something extremely sensitive. Not only were they both close to me but also as a human, it was wrong on so many levels. I cannot even call it ‘hitting below the belt’.”

    Read more – Adnan Siddiqui recalls the last time he met Irrfan Khan

    Adnan stated that Liaquat comments were very callous and showed him and the country both in bad light. The actor then proceeded to apologise to the families of both the late actors. He said that he felt very uncomfortable with Liaquat’s comments and regrets being on the show.

    “I’ve learnt my lesson and I promise I will not tolerate such an act in future,” he added.

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    Meanwhile, following the backlash on social media, Aamir Liaquat also issued an apology.

    “Sometimes you lose control over your words,” said Liaquat in a video. “That happens in a live show. At the time it didn’t seem like a big issue but later when I thought about it, I realised my comments were inappropriate. So I’m really sorry. Keeping humanity in mind, this should not have been said. I made a mistake.”

    He added that if he doesn’t want to hurt the people of his country and wants to apologise to all those who were hurt by his comments.

  • Irrfan Khan’s wife pens a heartfelt note in his memory

    Irrfan Khan’s wife pens a heartfelt note in his memory

    Irrfan Khan’s sudden and unexpected death left millions of broken hearts across the world. The actor who had won hearts with his quiet demeanour and powerful performances left a gaping hole with his demise. Tributes poured in for the actor from across the world as his fans, colleagues and all those who worked with him remembered him.

    Read more – Adnan Siddiqui recalls the last time he met Irrfan Khan

    Two days after his passing, Irrfan’s wife, Sutapa Sikdar and sons, Babil and Ayaan have released an official statement in the form of a touching heartfelt note.

    Posted to Irrfan’s official Twitter account, the note celebrated the actor’s life and words. His wife Sutapa remarked that she didn’t feel alone and wanted to assure everyone that “it’s not a loss, it’s a gain”.

    “How can I write this as a family statement when the whole world is taking it as a personal loss?” read the statement. “How can I begin to feel alone when millions are grieving with us at the moment?”

    “I want to assure everyone that this is not a loss, it is a gain. It’s a gain of the things he taught us, and now we shall finally begin to truly implement it and evolve. Yet I want to try to fill in the things that people don’t already know.”

    “It’s unbelievable for us but I would put it in Irrfan’s words, ‘it’s magical’ whether he is there or not there, and that’s what he loved, he never loved one dimensional reality. The only thing I have a grudge against him is, he has spoiled me for life.”

    Read the full note below:

    Irrfan and Sutapa met at the National School of Drama in New Delhi and fell in love during their college days. They shared a common love for cinema and art. In February 1995, they tied the knot and were married for 25 years.

    In a recent interview, Irrfan had talked about how he wanted to live for his wife.

    “What to say about Sutapa? She is there 24/7. She has evolved into a care-giving and if I get to live, I want to live for her. She is the reason for me to keep at it still,” he had said.

    Sutapa, herself is a film dialogue writer, with films like Khamoshi, Shabd and Kahaani to her credit. She later turned producer with Madaari (2016) and Qarib Qarib Single (2017), both starring Irrfan in the lead.

  • VIDEO: Aamir Liaquat jokes about Irrfan Khan’s death on TV

    VIDEO: Aamir Liaquat jokes about Irrfan Khan’s death on TV

    Controversial televangelist and TV host Aamir Liaquat Hussain has made an insensitive comment about the death of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who passed away in India on Wednesday.

    During a television programme, Liaquat, while speaking to Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui, commented on the Indian actor’s death in a way that made Siddiqui uncomfortable.

    Highlighting the career of the Pakistani actor, he said, “You worked in Mom and Sri Devi died, you worked with Irrfan Khan as well and he passed away.”

    “You were offered roles in Mardaani 2 and Jism 2 but you declined, so the actors of that movie owe their life to you,” he continued.

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    Siddiqui, who was taken aback by Liaquat’s comment merely said that it was not something to joke about.

    Aamir Liaquat, who is not new to controversy, has landed in hot water for his statements time and again.

    IRRFAN KHAN’S DEATH:

    Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan left the world mourning after he breathed his last at age 53 on Wednesday.

    After the news of his death broke, Bollywood bigwigs stepped forth to extend their deepest condolences for the veteran actor who represented the Indian film fraternity in the West with films like Life of Pi, The Namesake and Slumdog Millionaire. 

    He was admitted to Mumbai hospital on Tuesday after his health deteriorated.

    Irrfan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in 2018 and had been undergoing treatment in Britain.

    He had returned to India after recovering and wrapping his last movie, Angrezi Medium. The movie was shot immediately after his round of cancer treatment ended.

  • Adnan Siddiqui recalls the last time he met Irrfan Khan

    Adnan Siddiqui recalls the last time he met Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan Khan’s sudden and unexpected death has sent the world into shock. Tributes and messages of condolences are pouring in for the legendary actor from across the world as everyone mourns his demise.

    After Saba Qamar’s heartfelt tribute, Adnan Siddiqui has also penned an emotional note in memory of the actor and recalled his fondest moments with him.

    Adnan started by sharing a story from their very first meeting on the sets of A Mighty Heart, which had Angelina Jolie in the lead.

    “I had the honour of first meeting Irrfan as a co-star on the sets of A Mighty Heart,” wrote Adnan. “We’d become friends on the sets and used to hang out together after the shoot.”

    Adnan then shared stories of their time on set before wrapping up his note by recalling the last time he met his friend.

    “In 2018 while attending IPPA in London. I found out that he was in London, though he wasn’t meeting anyone he agreed to meet me. We had a long chat about movies and the world in general. He looked so positive. His last words were- “Adnan, I’ll be fine very soon and I’ll be back. InshAllah!”

    “Condolences and strength to his family. Irrfan, you will be missed a lot. Rest in peace my friend,” concluded Adnan.

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    Khan was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and spent most of the year and the next battling the disease in London. However, he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection which ultimately took his life. He was 53.

    “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him,” his publicist said in a statement. “Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’.”

    He was laid to rest at the Versova graveyard in Mumbai, a few hours after he passed away. According to local media, his family, close relatives and friends were present during the burial.

  • Saba Qamar ‘deeply disturbed’ at Irrfan Khan’s death

    Saba Qamar who shared the screen with the late Irrfan Khan in the 2017 superhit Hindi Medium says that she is “deeply disturbed” to hear about the passing of her co-star.

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    “I still can’t absorb the news”, said the actor. “It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor. It is indeed a huge loss to the cinema world.”

    Sending her heartfelt condolences to Khan’s family, Saba ended her note using her character name from the film.

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    Similarly, Adnan Siddiqui who worked with Khan in the Hollywood film A Mighty Heart also penned an emotional note in memory of the actor and shared his experience of working with the actor. He shared that he learnt a lot from Irrfan and that the two became good friends. Adnan also opened up about his last meeting with Khan.

    “In 2018 while attending IPPA in London. I found out that he was in London, though he wasn’t meeting anyone he agreed to meet me,” wrote Siddiqui. “We had a long chat about movies and the world in general. He looked so positive.”

    “His last words were: “Adnan, I’ll be fine very soon and I’ll be back. InshAllah!”

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    Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018. He spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling the disease in London. However, he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection which ultimately took his life. He was 53.

    “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him,” his publicist said in a statement. “Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’.”

    Other Pakistani actors who mourned the actor’s death include Mahira Khan, Imran Abbas, Zara Noor Abbas and Sajal Aly.

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    Read more – Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    Meanwhile, across the border, the entire Bollywood fraternity is mourning the loss of their loved one. From Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan to Sonakshi Sinha, everyone has expressed their grief over the actor’s death.

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  • Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    The sudden and unexpected death of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has sent the world into a shock. The actor, who was only 53, passed away in Mumbai after battling a medical complication arising from a colon infection.

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    Tributes and condolences for the actor poured in from all over the world, including Pakistan. Among those who expressed their sadness and offered condolences was Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Senator Sherry Rehman. However, she ended up calling Khan “one of Pakistan’s best.” Though Sherry later deleted her tweet, it was not before screenshots were taken.

    Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018. He spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling the disease in London. However, he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection which ultimately took his life.

    “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him,” his publicist said in a statement. “Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’.”

    Khan was last seen in Angrezi Medium, a sequel to 2017’s superhit Hindi Medium, in which he shared the screen with Saba Qamar.

    While tributes for the actor poured in from all over the world, members of the Pakistan film fraternity also took to express their grief. Among those who expressed their sadness over the actor’s death include Meera, Sajal Aly, Shaan and Vasay Chaudhry.

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  • Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    Award-winning Indian actor and cancer survivor Irrfan Khan on Wednesday died in Mumbai after battling a medical complication arising from colon infection, his publicist confirmed.

    He was 53 and is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and two sons Babil and Ayan.

    “‘I trust, I have surrendered’, these were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen,” Khan’s spokesperson stated.

    “It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’,” the spokesperson added.

    News of Khan’s death was also confirmed by director and his close friend Shoojit Sircar.

    “My dear friend Irrfan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you. We shall meet again,” he tweeted.

    https://twitter.com/ShoojitSircar/status/1255377784773410818

    The two worked together in the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Piku’.

    Khan, who spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling high-grade neuroendocrine tumour in London, is one of India’s finest actors who understood the syntax and grammar of Hollywood films.

    The Indian National School Of Drama graduate was last seen in director Homi Adjania’s ‘Angrezi Medium’, a heart-warming father-daughter tale in March this year. But the film couldn’t enjoy an uninterrupted screening at cinemas worldwide because of the coronavirus outbreak. Even though his last film wasn’t allowed to blossom, Khan, who has appeared in over 100 Hindi and foreign language films, has charted a fruitful career filled with cinematic gems.