Irrfan Khan’s last rites to be performed today, entry restricted for family

New Delhi: Indian cinema’s iconic actor and legendary craftsman, Irrfan Khan breathed his last on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2020. He was rushed to Kokilaben hospital due to colon infection a day before. The actor par excellence battled a rare form of cancer – Neuroendocrine Tumour for two long years and had shared the news of his illness first on social media.

Irrfan’s last rites will be performed today at the Versova Kabrastan in Andheri, Mumbai. The body has reached the Kabrastan and only 20 relatives including family members will be allowed to be present for the last rites, reportedly. 

His relatives and close ones paid their last respects. They are allowed to enter the Kabrastan in a group of 5-5, one after the other. 

Actor’s last rites will be performed at 5 pm and Mumbai police is making sure that no other actor or celebrity is allowed entry inside the Kabrastan besides Irrfan’s immediate family members. The step has been taken amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak due to which there is a nationwide lockdown currently.

Throughout his illustrious showbiz career, the master craftsman was applauded for several of his notable works and praised for many. 

May his soul rest in peace!

(Additional inputs by Rakesh Trivedi)