From Chris Pratt To Angelina Jolie, Here’s How Irrfan Khan Is Remembered By Hollywood

Irrfan Khan – the on-screen icon, who’s give us 30 years of masterful work, thanks to his brilliance and organic gift as an actor, died yesterday – leaving a major void in the Indian film industry.

As folks from the Mumbai film fraternity remembered the screen legend with words of high-praise, we also looked back at some of his best works in the past many years.

The actor, who’s won several notable awards in India – also did some significant work in Hollywood, appearing in major roles in movies like Life Of Pi, The Amazing Spider Man, Jurrasik World, The Namesake and more.

So it wasn’t just Bollywood stars, who tweeted following the actor’s demise – he also received worded tributes from fellow Hollywood actors, who had the privilege of sharing screen with him.



The likes of Angelina Jolie, Chris Pratt and more remembered and payed homage to Irrfan, shocked, after hearing his untimely passing.

Here’s what they had to say:

CHRIS PRATT

FREIDA PINTO

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This one has hit me hard. A VOID that can NEVER be filled because there was simply no one like Irrfan Khan. His grace and dignity along with his monumental talent as an artist, actor – a portrayer of humanity in all it's shapes and forms made me not only have deep admiration for him but I instinctively wanted to emulate that grace in my career as well. . . There is a picture from the SAG awards( Irrfan, Dev, me and Anil) that sits on my book shelf in Mumbai and everytime I look at it, I am taken down a memory lane of all things so beautiful and joyous about Slumdog Millionaire and the awards celebrations. And in all of it I have this one beautiful and powerful memory of Irrfan – Unfazed by the glitzy glamour, no matter which Hollywood icon walked past us. Quiet but not silent- his responses to every interviewer were so meaningful and never lacking humour. He was representing India with achingly high levels of grace and dignity. He stood grounded in reality on every world stage, every red carpet- Grateful and so collected! How lucky was I, a complete little mess of a newbie, to have him as a role model! . . For those who know of his talent, you know it cannot be replaced. For those who have not yet been introduced to his talent…Oh, do not deprive yourselves please! His repertoire has something for everyone. Warrior, Namesake, Piku, Maqbool, Life of Pi, The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar and ofcourse Slumdog Millionaire. Start somewhere, anywhere! I promise you…Irrfan Khan will be FOREVER carved in your memories too!

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ANGELINA JOLIE

“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.”



NATALIE PORTMAN

MARC WEBB

“Irrfan made it clear that power and gentleness could co-exist in a perfect balance. When he sings that song to his new wife at the bathroom door in The Namesake, it speaks of his father in Life of Pi you are witnessing the magic of a magnificent talent. He may have been the most nuanced actor I have ever worked with and I will always be his dedicated fan. My thoughts and whole heart are with his loved ones.”

RIP Irrfan Khan.

Your impact in the world of cinema will continue to be cherished.

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