Slumdog Millionaire Actor, Irrfan Khan, Dies From Colon Infection At 53

Popular Indian actor, Irrfan Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as “Slumdog Millionaire”, “Life of Pi” has passed on at the age of 53.

The Bollywood star was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection.

Irrfan took his last breath on Wednesday, April 29, after battling a medical complication arising from colon infection, his spokesperson said in an official statement.

The actor was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai where he passed away. Irrfan is survived by wife Sutapa Sikder, and sons Babil and Ayan.

Irrfan opened up on Twitter in 2018 that he was diagnosed with an endocrine tumour, a rare illness affecting cells that release hormones into the bloodstream. He later underwent treatment in a London hospital.

Bollywood star actor, Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with Irrfan in Piku tweeted,

“An incredible talent… a gracious colleague… a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema… left us too soon… creating a huge vacuum.”