Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of the late actor Irrfan Khan, recently embraced the popular social media trend '2026 is the new 2016'. She took a nostalgic journey back to a year that remains deeply cherished in her heart. Through an emotional Instagram post, Sikdar reflected on the smiles, the travels, and the moments that felt whole because Irrfan stood by her side.
A Heartfelt Throwback That Touched Fans
Sutapa Sikdar posted a video on Instagram this Sunday, transporting viewers to glimpses from 2016. The clip featured a simple yet powerful line: "You were there Irrfan". Alongside the video, she expressed her feelings in words, offering a window into what that year truly meant to her. She wrote, "I smiled a lot as you were there with solid permanent pensive look which never made me doubt the in-permanence."
Recalling Joys and Milestones
Her note highlighted both small pleasures and significant achievements from 2016. She remembered meeting Tom Hanks, enjoying a girls' trip to Goa, attending the Inferno premiere in Florence, spending time in the jungles, and producing the film Madari. Concluding with a thoughtful reflection, she added, "2026 tall order isn't it," which deepened the emotional impact of her post.
Irrfan Khan's Legacy and the Lingering Loss
Irrfan Khan won global admiration for his compelling performances. Audiences fondly recall him in movies like 'Life In A Metro', 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Life of Pi', 'Hindi Medium', 'Piku', and 'The Lunchbox'.
Khan passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53, in a Mumbai hospital. His death resulted from complications of a colon infection, following a battle with neuroendocrine cancer that doctors diagnosed in 2018.
