The immensely talented Irrfan Khan, who is currently recuperating from a serious ailment, has opted out of Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming series Gormint (Ministry).

Confirms Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India; “Irrfan Khan, actor extraordinaire and star of Amazon Prime Original Series, ‘Gormint’ (formerly known as ‘Ministry’) today announced the joint decision by the creators and him to no longer be cast in the show owing to his health situation. Amazon Prime Video, along with the show’s creators and cast, are deeply saddened by this news. Irrfan has been – and will continue to remain a part of the Amazon family. We wish him a speedy and successful recovery and look forward to watching the show with him sitting right next to us.”

We wish Irrfan a speedy recovery.