Celebrities pay tribute to late Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan

He passed away in Mumbai at the age of 53 after being admitted to hospital for a colon infection.

Tributes poured from the celebrity world for actor Irrfan Khan, who has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 53. Here are a few reactions on Twitter:

T 3516 - .. 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 ??
- Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020

Such terrible news...saddened to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan, one of the finest actors of our time. May God give strength to his family in this difficult time ????
- Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 29, 2020

Absolutely shocked and sad to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan. What a brilliant actor he was! Thank you for the memories sir! India will miss you legend! RIP pic.twitter.com/urvNtfK1Co
- Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) April 29, 2020

An actor who inspired our generation world over with revolutionary performances. Heartbreaking loss. We pray for strength for your family. Rest in peace #IrrfanKhan Sir???? ??
- Kiara Advani (@advani_kiara) April 29, 2020

A grateful fan of #IrrfanKhan here. Gone too soon. When he is on screen, you can't take your eyes off of him. He lives on in his films. pic.twitter.com/aA9RAjsxSl
- Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 29, 2020

Filmmaker Onir: "Very sad to hear about #IrrfanKhan. A huge loss for the industry. just 54 ... he will remain forever cherished as one of the finest actors in the Indian Film Industry."

Absolutely shocked and sad to hear about the demise of #IrrfanKhan. What a brilliant actor he was! Thank you for the memories sir! India will miss you legend! RIP pic.twitter.com/urvNtfK1Co
- Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) April 29, 2020

Heartbroken to hear about Irrfan's untimely demise. It's an irreparable loss for Indian cinema. Deepest condolences to his wife & sons. RIP Irrfan.
- Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) April 29, 2020

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
- taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 29, 2020

You will be missed ... RIP #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/2l2BLq1lwv
- John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 29, 2020

Bhumi Pednekar: So heartbroken on the demise of #IrrfanKhan sir. We are shocked & just sad. My condolences to the family.You will live on forever in our hearts sir. Thank you for entertaining us and giving us such powerful performances .You were an institution & an inspirational force. RIP.

Harsha Bhogle: In grief on reading of the passing of #IrrfanKhan. So much energy, so much intensity taken away so soon. My heartfelt condolences to Sutapa and the children. His work lives forever.

Raveena Tandon: 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: 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. #RIP #IrrfanKhan

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar: "My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute."
Johny Lever: "Very sad to hear about @irrfank. Was going to meet him after the lockdown. A great artist like him will surely be missed. My condolences and prayers for his family. May he rest in peace. #IrrfanKhan."

Boney Kapoor: "We have lost one of the finest Actor. He fought till the very end. Irrfan Khan you shall always be missed. Condolences to the Family. #IrrfanKhan #RestInPeace."

Sunny Deol: "Very sad to hear about  Irrfan Khan. May his work always be remembered and his soul rest in peace. #IrrfanKhan."