At such unprecedented times, hope is what has kept us going. The hope that we will win this battle, relive the good old days and this too shall pass! To celebrate this undying emotion of humankind, ‘The Academy’ also shared a small video clip. The video featuring shots from multiple cult favourite and extraordinary movies is a perfect way to depict that every cloud has a silver lining.
The clip features memorable moments and dialogues from movies like ‘Captain Marvel’, ‘Parasite’, ‘Interstellar’, ‘The Life Of Pi’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Little Woman’, ‘Black Panther, ‘Scent Of A Woman’, ‘The Exterminating Angel’, ‘The Martian’, among several others.
Even though each snap was empowering, desi people were thrilled when they saw ‘Hindi Medium’ actor Irrfan Khan featured in it saying that having a happy ending is up to us.
Watching Irrfan in the clip brought back all the good memories and the line of work that he has left with us as his legacy. The video is indeed a perfect tribute to the late actor.
Watch it here:
A celebration of hope—through the lens of movies we love. pic.twitter.com/EYZ5FPvHdl
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) July 29, 2020
People couldn’t help but express their emotions on seeing Irrfan in the video shared by the Academy Awards. Here’s what they said:
Pride of our Nation, #Irrfan ❤ your departure created a huge vacuum in the 💔heart.. Cinema will never be the same as it was before. We will cherish your stories your legacy. LEGEND pic.twitter.com/nQstHNGAze
— Varuni (@its_varuni) July 29, 2020
Irrfan Khan was a gifted actor. So natural.
— Naveen Kumar Singh (@Na7vs) July 29, 2020
Miss you 🥺 pic.twitter.com/gc8XWlHjNj
— 🌧️ (@ShruvRahul) July 29, 2020
This is just brilliant, especially the ending which seems to be a subtle tribute to the late Irrfan Khan ❤️❤️❤️
— Beyond The Curve International Film Festival (@BCIFF2020) July 29, 2020
Life of Pi & the great actor Irfan. @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/m6UUbK0qk7
— INA (@INA24x7) July 30, 2020
Irffan Khan ♥️ Amazing to see him and hear these words right now, from him. Thank you for the gift of hope through this message @TheAcademy
— Dutch☬Girl (@dutchblend__) July 29, 2020
Even though it’s been more than three months that the actor left us, his presence is missed. Hence, to pay tribute to him, actor Rajshri Deshpande came up with a novel idea. The ‘Sacred Games’ actor decided to plant saplings in memory of Sushant and Irrfan, reported News18.
Remembering Irrfan and his unparalleled contribution to the Indian cinema, she wrote:
He himself was a tree. A huge one, whose canopy of outstanding movies gave shade to thousands of cinema travellers like me. He taught us. he showed us the way. He opened many doors for actors like me. This one is for you, Sir. #Irrfankhan pic.twitter.com/rQk5p2AAM9
— Rajshri Deshpande (@rajshriartist) July 30, 2020
She also planted a tree in the memory of ‘Kai Po Che’ actor Sushant Singh Rajput and wrote:
Planting a hope .. Planting a dream… Planting an inspiration… Planting in remembrance of an artist, a dancer, a genius, a fighter, an inspiration …
Dear Sushant, your legacy will live on…@itsSSR pic.twitter.com/vYNEHONNC4— Rajshri Deshpande (@rajshriartist) July 30, 2020
It might sound cliché but it is true that ‘yaadein yaad aati hai.’ It will be long before the memories of these commendable actors fade from our hearts.