Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away on Wednesday, April 29 aged 53. The actor's sudden loss left fans and industry colleagues shocked and extremely saddened. Considered to be one of the finest actors in Bollywood, the actor's death was mourned by celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan among others. Those who worked with Khan shared amazing stories of working with not only a talented star but also a loving person like him. Khan's career though was way beyond Bollywood and the actor had established himself extremely well internationally with films such as Life Of Pi, The Namesake, Jurassic World, Inferno among several others. Irrfan Khan's Untimely Demise Creates a Ripple of Grief Across International Cinema; The Academy Tweets.

Irrfan received an equal amount of love and affection from Hollywood as he did from Bollywood and on hearing the news of his sad demise, famed international celebrities who worked with him, conveyed their grief and condolences over losing an artist like him. Actors Chris Pratt, Natalie Portman, Kal Penn took to Twitter to mourn the death of Irrfan Khan. Also his A Mighty Heart co-star, Angeline Jolie shared a message remembering his work. Speaking to IANS, Jolie said, "I had the privilege of working with Irrfan Khan on the set of A Mighty Heart. He stood out for his generosity as an artist, which made it a pleasure to work in any scene with him. I remember the intensity of his commitment, and equally his smile. I send my condolences and my sympathy to his family, his friends, and all admirers of his work, in India and around the world." Check out tweets and posts from other celebrities below. The Amazing Spider-Man Director Marc Webb Gives An Honourable Tribute To Late Irrfan Khan, Says ' I Am Forever His Dedicated Fan' (View Tweet).

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Natalie Portman:

Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman, Irrfan Khan (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Kal Penn:

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Given his work spanning over 30 years, the actor certainly touched many lives personally and professionally. Khan was known for being one of the most versatile actors and will be remembered eternally for the legacy of work he has left behind.

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