Novelist Paulo Coelho Pays Tribute To Irrfan Khan, Quotes The Bhagavad Gita

The sudden death of Irrfan Khan has left his well-wishers in a state of shock. Regarded as one of the legendary actors of Bollywood, Irrfan also has several Hollywood films like ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘Inferno’ to his credit. People across the country yesterday grieved his demise.

Today, 24-hours have passed since Irrfan left for his heavenly abode and condolences are still pouring in from around the world. Recently, popular novelist and lyricist Paulo Coelho mourned the death of the internationally acclaimed actor, reports Times Of India.

Paulo, who is best known for his novel ‘The Alchemist’ took to social media and shared a picture of Irrfan along with a heartfelt note. He also wrote a quote from the holy book Bhagavad Gita in his Tweet.

When asked if he reads the Holy book, Paulo said:

Irrfan had a very humble background and worked hard to make a mark in the world. The news of his death feels as if I have lost my own, for he was a person who connected with his fans on so many levels. Thank you, sir, for giving us such incredible movies and for making us believe that with hard work and determination, we can move mountains. May God rest his soul in peace and give strength to his family in this hour of grief.

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