Irrfan Khan recently changed his profile picture on Twitter, which is now going viral. The actor, wearing a sunny yellow T-shirt, was smiling candidly as he got clicked, presumable in London where he is undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine cancer.
Irrfan Khan, known for films like The Namesake, Life of Pi, and Slumdog Millionaire, was announced as the winner of a special Icon Award at Bagri London Indian Film Festival (LIFF).
Irrfan is undergoing treatment in London for a neuroendocrine tumour. He accepted his award privately, LIFF said.
Irrfan Khan also acknowledged the IIFA Best Actor in a leading role Award that he has received for his performance in Hindi Medium, and has thanked the audience for being a part of his journey.
The actor had earlier penned a heartfelt letter about how life-changing the disease has been for him, and how it has made him realise "how you are just a cork floating in the ocean with unpredictable currents".
His colleagues and friends from the industry have been sending him good wishes and praying for his well-being.
Irrfan's next movie to release will be Karwaan on 3 August.
(With inputs from IANS)
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