After a year-long treatment in London for a neuroendocrine tumour, Irrfan Khan headed back home. He then went to Rajasthan to kickstart the shoot of his upcoming film, Angrezi Medium directed by Homi Adajania. For the next schedule, the whole team left for London. But before the shoot, Irrfan decided to take some time off and spend with wife Sutapa Sikdar. Talking about the same, a source had told HT Cafe, "Irrfan has gone to London to spend some time off before starting the second schedule of Angrezi Medium."

Now, after shooting for Angrezi Medium, Irrfan underwent another surgery in London. During the wee hours in the morning, the talented actor was snapped at the Mumbai airport on a wheelchair and covering his face. Talking about the same, Irrfan's spokesperson released a statement which read as "Irrfan had successful surgery after wrapping Angrezi Medium shoot in London. He was missing home and has come to Mumbai for a few days and recover. We request the media to not speculate and thanking everyone again for the continued support."

Meanwhile, during the shoot of Angrezi Medium, the whole team took utmost care of Irrfan. A source had told, "The crew has been very kind. While Irrfan himself has ensured to keep up to the complete schedule of the film and to ensure timeliness of the schedules. The schedule is made in a way to ensure Irrfan’s time is utilised to the optimal best and the scenes are planned in a way to ensure his time is utilised well during shoot days. Plus the crew is also well briefed on his needs and they ensure to adhere to it completely."