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Who is Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar?

SLUMDOG Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53.

The Bollywood star leaves behind his wife Sutapa Sikdar.

 Sutapa Sikdar is the wife of the late Irrfan Khan
Sutapa Sikdar is the wife of the late Irrfan KhanCredit: Alamy

Who is Sutapa Sikdar?

Sutapa is an Indian film and diologue writer.

She was born in Delhi.

She studied at India's National School of Drama.

Her film credits include Khamoshi: The Musical, Supari and Shabd.

 Irrfan Khan passed away aged 53
Irrfan Khan passed away aged 53Credit: Getty Images - Getty

When did Sutapa Sikdar marry Irrfan Khan?

Sutapa married Irrfan on February 23, 1995.

They met while studying at NSD university.

Speaking about her husband to India Today, Sutapa said: "He was always focused.

"I remember when he would come home, he would head straight for the bedroom, sit on the floor, and read books.

"The rest of us would be hanging around gossiping."

They had two sons, Babil and Ayan.

When did Sutapa Sikdar's husband Irrfan Khan die?

On April 29, 2020 Irrfan's agent confirmed that he had died at the age of 53.

The Bollywood star, who also featured in Jurassic Park, passed away in hospital Mumbai, India, after battling cancer.

The actor revealed his diagnosis in a 2018 Twitter post, saying he had an endocrine tumour.

He later underwent treatment in a London hospital.

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