'Left behind a legacy': the star of the films 'Life of Pi' and 'Jurassic World' died

Famous Indian actor Irrfan Khan, who became famous throughout the world thanks to his roles in films such as Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World and Life of Pi, has died at the age of 53. Writes about this with the BBC.

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In 2018, he reported that he had a rare form of cancer. He underwent a course of treatment in a London hospital.

A statement from his PR agency said the actor died “surrounded by his beloved, his family, whom he cared for very much.”

“He went to heaven leaving behind a legacy. We pray and hope that he rests in peace,” the statement said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the actor's death "a loss for the world of cinema and theater."

“He will be remembered for his diverse roles. My thoughts are with his family, friends and fans. May his soul rest in peace,” he wrote on Twitter.

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Khan gained initial fame in Bollywood, after which he became a theater actor, and then he was noticed in Hollywood.

In 2013, he won the National Film Award of India for his role in the film Pan Singh Tomar, which tells the story of a sportsman turned gangster.

Other Bollywood films in his career also include Lunchbox, Piku and Hindi School. A month ago the film “Intermediate English” was released, in which he played the main role.

Outside India, he was recognized from the film “Warrior,” produced jointly by British and Indian filmmakers. The film received an award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Two months after Khan announced his diagnosis, he wrote an open letter about his cancer treatment experience, after which he received many words of support from fans from around the world.

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