Irrfan Khan Dies Four Days After His Mother's Death, There Was A Time She Wasn't Too Pleased With His Decision To Be An Actor

Irrfan Khan today succumbed to his illness and died at the age of 53 In Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital. The actor who carved a niche for himself in Bollywood as well as Hollywood and has been a part of some of the most celebrated films in the world and was last seen in this year's Angrezi Medium.

Just a few days ago on Saturday, 25 April, that Irrfan Khan’s mother Saeeda Begum passed away. She was 95 years old. Out of Irrfan Khan’s own admission, he belonged to a family where cinema was not talked about. In fact, any conversation that pertained to Hindi films was a taboo.

Today, Irrfan Khan is being mourned by millions whose lives he touched through his craft as one of the most celebrated actors in Bollywood. He has managed to win the hearts of many through his compelling performances. Having said that, the journey he undertook to reach this position was surely not easy.

Irrfan’s family background compelled the actor to be reticent about his love for films and he had spoken about this on a talk show called Heena Issi Ka Naam Hai. Actress Raveena Tandon used to host the celebrity talk show back then. During the episode which featured Irrfan, Raveena had commented, “You have done some marvelous films but you are barely noticed in any song and dance numbers.”

To this, the actor had revealed, “Before I was to be a part of the industry my mother asked me, ‘Kya ab tu naachne gaane ka hi kaam karega?’ Irrfan further revealed that this was the time he was got an admission to do his masters at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.

The actor told his mother, “please aap mujhpe bharosa rakhe, mai aapko kabhi sharmindgi mehsoos nahi hone dunga. Naachne Gaane Ke Ilaawa mai dusre bhi kaam karunga jo aapko acha lagega” ( please trust me, I will not embarrass you. Besides singing and dancing I will do other things which will make you proud.)

Irrfan Khan did manage to keep his word. He did some landmark films in Indian cinema and we hope and now after his passing, he lives on through his body of work that he has left behind for his fans.