Irrfan Khan dead: Bollywood and Slumdog Millionaire actor dies, aged 53

Elizabeth Hurley has broken her silence following the sudden death of her ex-fiancé Shane Warne.MORE: Elizabeth Hurley hilariously trolls ex-fiancé Shane Warne after he debuts new lookThe actress took to Instagram to pen a heartbreaking tribute to the former cricketer, who died on Friday aged just 52 following a suspected heart attack. The former couple dated for three years and were at one point engaged, before separating in November 2013.WATCH: A look back at cricket legend Shane Warne's lifeSharing several touching photos of the pair, Elizabeth wrote: "I feel like the sun has gone behind a cloud forever.

Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show "Good Times," has died. He was 84 and no cause of death was given by his family, who announced his death on Instagram. Daughter and actress Sharon Catherine Brown wrote on Instagram.

Chelsea captain for his post about Roman Abramovich.A fan tweeted Terry: "I don't know if the British MP wants John Terry to erase his history with makes sense to anyone really baffles me."Roman Abramovich will forever be in the history of Chelsea FC & no one can change it. We thank you the great ROMAN with love."To which Terry responded: "100% mate."The same MP that claimed fortunes in expenses of the taxpayers' money.

Emmerdale Bernice Blackstock star Samantha Giles has revealed that she thinks the ongoing serial killer story line, involving dales resident Meena Jutla, should come to an end.Viewers have watched as Meena carried out her reign of terror over the past year, murdering residents including Andrea Tate and Ben Tucker.After trying to wreak havoc at Billy and Dawn's wedding in February, Meena is finally behind bars - but is still plotting to take her revenge on the village.However, actress Samantha Giles has said that she thinks "it's time" for the story line to come to an end, telling The Wonderbirds YouTube programme: "That's about to come to a head...

Formula One.The American team have terminated the contract of the Russian driver and also ended their association with main sponsor Urakali.Mazepin had been given the all clear to compete under a neutral flag in F1 this season by the FIA earlier this week following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.However, Haas opted to part ways with him anyway just two weeks before the 2022 season gets underway.It seems Mazepin will not be going quietly, as he responded to the news with a statement of his own."Dear fans and followers, I am very disappointed to hear that my F1 contract has been terminated," he wrote on social media."While I understand the difficulties, the ruling from the FIA plus my ongoing willingness to accept the conditions proposed in order to continue were completely ignored, and no process was followed in this unilateral step."To those who have tried to understand, my eternal thanks."I have treasured my time in F1 and genuinely hope we can all be together again in better times.What are you views on the situation? Let us know in the comments section."I will have more to say in the coming days.

prison that has proven to be the UK's most expensive facility opened this year and the rules are like no other prison in the country.HMP Five Wells, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, is Britain's first privately run jail that offers inmates a number of lavish perks and has its very own football pitch.The £253 million prison can hold 1680 inmates and is viewed as the Government's flagship example to create a contemporary prison estate to rehabilitate offenders.Unlike other prisons, the modernised building has no bars on the windows and presents inmates with scenic views over the stunning River Nene as well as a fishing lake.The first inmate arrived at the complex last week, with the number of inmates already at 137 people and the governor, John McLaughlin, is already on a first-name basis with themStaff refer to inmates as residents and their cells as rooms with the idea of normalising the rehabilitation process and reducing the number of repeat offenders. Inmates in the prison are allowed to help their children with homework in a specific family area as well as being able to make video calls so parents can take part in parents' evenings, according to the BBC.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

Activision Blizzard has said that it is facing an increased attrition rate after ongoing legal action.The annual report (via Axios) states that recent legal proceedings regarding alleged workplace harassment and strikes over QA layoffs may be responsible for an increased attrition rate at the company, and is also causing difficulty in attracting new staff members.The report said: “We are experiencing adverse effects related to concerns raised about our workplace. If we experience significantly reduced productivity, significant worker protests or strikes in regards to these matters, significant continued loss of sponsors, advertisers or players, or other negative consequences relating to these matters, our business could be materially adversely impacted.”The report continues, saying that Activision Blizzard may not be able to conduct business if it is unable to attract, retain, and motivate skilled personnel.“We have observed labour shortages, increasing competition for talent, and increasing attrition.

Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29. The actor has delivered stellar performances in Bollywood and Hollywood. He has worked closely with Mira Nair on three projects. The duo worked on Salaam Bombay!, and The Namesake before they worked on an anthology film, New York I Love You. Irrfan was cast opposite Thor: Love And Thunder actress Natalie Portman. While the actress paid a tribute to the acclaimed actor on social media, the filmmaker spoke to the New York Times and shared her thoughts on Irrfan's demise. 

The world is currently mourning the passing away of one of the greatest performers of all time, Irrfan Khan. The actor, who graced both Bollywood and Hollywood with his remarkable performances, passed away at the age of 53 on April 30. Following his demise, various celebrities paid tribute to the iconic actor and the latest one to join the list is Irrfan’s Jurassic World co-star Chris Pratt. Calling him an exquisite actor, the 40-year-old actor wrote, “So sad to hear about the passing of screen legend Irrfan Khan.”

Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood legend Irrfan Khan. The actor who was celebrated for his remarkable contribution to the Indian cinema, also managed to spread his magic in Hollywood during the course of his extraordinary acting career. Angelina, who collaborated with the actor for their 2007 drama film A Mighty Heart, expressed her condolences and remembered the actor for his smile and commitment. “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,” she said. 

The loss of one of India's finest actors Irrfan Khan on Wednesday was not just mourned in India but by the film fraternity from across the world. Irrfan, who has quite a few Hollywood films to his credit, not just inspired actors back home but left an indelible impression on Indian American actors as well. Many such stars took to social media on Wednesday to pay a heartfelt tribute to the actor and mourn his loss.One of them was Irrfan's 'The Namesake' co-star Kal Penn who shared a couple of pictures from their film. Penn wrote, "Irrfan’s art and humanity will be badly missed. Never seen someone use the beats of silence so beautifully to convey so much about who we are. Sending love to Sutapa and the family. #IrrfanKhan." 

India and the world mourned the loss of an actor, legend and master of his craft -- Irrfan Khan on Wednesday. The 'Paan Singh Tomar' actor passed away on 29 April in a Mumbai hospital as he succumbed to colon infection. Social media was flooded with tributes to the legendary actor including from Irrfan's Hollywood co-stars and Indian American actors. One of them was Irrfan's Slumdog Millionaire co-star Freida Pinto. The Hollywood actress who made her debut with Slumdog Millionaire recalled how lucky she was to have Irrfan as a role model while she took her first steps.   

Irrfan Khan’s sudden demise has left everyone in deep shock. The actor had garnered critical acclaim for his work not only at the national level but also at international levels. Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has recently paid tribute to the late actor in an interview with BBC. He recalls how Irrfan’s contribution was equally significant for the movie’s success at the Oscars. As Boyle himself admits, the late actor had a very minor role to play in the movie.

By Erik Pedersen

Priyanka Chopra and Shilpa Shetty are among the stars paying tribute to Irrfan Khan, who has died at the age of 53.

Bollywood superstar Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53.

Priyanka Chopra and Shilpa Shetty are among the stars paying tribute to  Irrfan Khan, who has died at the age of 53.

Irrfan Khan's untimely demise at the age of 53 is nothing short of shocking as Bollywood lost a true gem, whose talent knew no bounds. It wasn't just Bollywood though, that was under Irrfan's talented spell but Hollywood too was lucky enough to be blessed by the versatile star. It was in 2015 when Irrfan starred in the blockbuster movie, Jurrasic World, which helped revive the successful Jurassic Park franchise. The Colin Trevorrow directorial, which starred Chris Pratt as the lead character, saw Irrfan play Simon Masrani who was the owner of Jurassic World.

By Patrick Frater

India will temporarily stop all film, television and digital productions from March 19 through 30 as a response to the spreading novel coronavirus pandemic.