Irrfan Khan passes away; Sunil Grover, Divyanka Tripathi, Krushna Abhishek, and other TV actors mourn his shocking demise

It's surreal to write about this actor in the past tense but April 29, Wednesday morning 11 am, the news about the supremely talented actor, Irrfan Khan's demise shook the nation. The actor (53) was suffering from a rare cancer neuroendocrine tumour and sought treatment abroad. After returning healthy from there, he completed the shoot of his film, Angrezi Medium, which will be called as his last film now. A few days ago, he was shifted to the ICU in Mumbai and after battling with life, he breathed his last today. Little do people know that he had a vast television career before stepping into Bollywood. TV actors, too, are taken aback by the news of the passing away of Irrfan Khan. Divyanka Tripathi, Sunil Grover, Gauahar Khan, Ronit, Roy, Arjun Bijlani, Iqbal Khan and many others expressed shock and paid their condolences. (Photo: Twitter)

Sunil Grover is taken aback by the demise of Irrfan Khan (53) and extended his condolences to the family. He wrote: "Deeply saddened to know the sad demise of Mr. Irfan khan. No words to express my grief. Prayers. (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Divyanka wrote: "Can't believe that you are no more with us! We have lost our brightest star. #IrrfanKhan you have made sure that you won't be forgotten...ever! #RIP. May your family have strength (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Krushna Abhishek shared a photo of himself indulged in a hearty conversation with the late Irrfan Khan and wrote: "Very very sad to know this today can't tell u all how sad I am feeling I was a huge fan of irfan sir he was a wonderful human being too may his soul Rest In Peace we will miss u as hv shared a lot of moments with him on stage." (Photo: Twitter)

Gauahar Khan mentioned that Irrfan Khan has always been her favourite actor and inspiration. She wrote: "Life is too short to be anything but happy ! #reminder ! May Allah grant u peace , #IrfanKhan gone too soon. In this holy month of Ramadan , may Allah have his mercy n choicest blessings on u ! #FanForever (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Roadies Reolution's gang leader Neha Dhupia shared a picture of herself with Irrfan Khan and shared an emoticon of heartbreak.(Photo: Twitter)

The Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai actor wrote: "There will never ever be anyone like you my idol #IrfanKhan bhai,may Allah give you magfirat. RIP (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Ronit Roy also expressed his grief by writing, "I mourn the passing of a great actor and a superior human being. Really really sad. RIP Irrfan Khan (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actress Saumya Tandon stated that she always looked upto him as an actor. "Irfan Khan I have always looked upto you, you created a unique place for yourself in this industry defying all odds. No one can take your place. You make us believe no matter what your surname is/how you started/whatever age you are the only thing one needs is talent. RIP," wrote the actress. (Photo: Twitter)

Arjun Bijlani couldn't come to terms that the actor is no more. He wrote: ""Irrfan Khan sir u were an inspiration. Can’t believe ur no more . Jus saw angrezi medium last night and wake up to this news . Will always cherish your memories.. #RIPIRRFANKHAN (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Rohit Roy, who was recently seen in Sanjivani, too, is shocked by this news. He wrote: "Saddened at the passing by of an actor par excellence but more importantly, one of the nicest guys around.. never a bad word to say about anyone.. never a complaint.. they don’t make em like him anymore.. rest in peace my friend.. see you on the other side @irrfank RIP (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Actor Ali Asgar shared a picture of Irrfan Khan smiling and said that he is shattered to sink in this news. He said, "Inna lillahi wa inna alayhi rajeoon. Rest in Peace Irfan Khan Sir finest artist, a talent with few parallels, Great human ...His mom passed away on saturday. Tragic beyond words..saddened shattered (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)

Sanjeeda Sheikh, too, wrote: "Lost my favorite #IrrfanKhan ..u will always be in our hearts. RIP SIR (sic)" (Photo: Twitter)