Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Sutapa Sikdar on Coping with Irrfan Khan's Loss
Sutapa Sikdar, the wife of the late actor Irrfan Khan, talked about how she is dealing with her husband's death.
She said that the pain of losing someone is very strong and can make you feel like you can't feel anything else.
She mentioned that her children and the memories of Irrfan keep her going.
She also said that she is writing a book and that the pain has given her a new way to see life.
A psychologist named Rahul Mamindla explained that when someone close to us dies, it feels like the world has ended.
But over time, we can start to heal by remembering the good times and feeling grateful for the love we shared.
Sutapa also said that her relationship with Irrfan was not just about love and romance, but about sharing the same values and ethics.
This helps in building a strong relationship.
Sutapa Sikdar shared her emotional journey of coping with the loss of her husband, Irrfan Khan, in a candid conversation for the #SoShaya campaign by Shaya by CaratLane.
She described the pain of loss as overwhelming, stating that it leaves little room for other emotions initially.
Sikdar's children and the memories of Irrfan, including his calmness and their shared values, keep her going.
Psychologist Rahul Mamindla explained that grief can manifest as shock and denial but can be processed over time through memories and gratitude.
Sikdar emphasized that her bond with Irrfan was based on shared values and ethics, not just love and romance.
- Who
- Sutapa Sikdar, a widow of actor Irrfan Khan, and psychologist Rahul Mamindla
- What
- Sutapa Sikdar shares her emotional journey and coping mechanisms after the loss of her husband, Irrfan Khan
- When
- The conversation took place during a campaign for Shaya by CaratLane
- Where
- The interview was conducted for the #SoShaya campaign by Shaya by CaratLane
- Why
- To share her experience of coping with loss and to inspire others going through similar situations
- Person
- Sutapa Sikdar
- Occupation
- Actress, Writer
- Late Husband
- Irrfan Khan
- Psychologist
- Rahul Mamindla
- Platform
- Shaya by CaratLane
- Healing Mechanism
- Memories, Shared Values
- Current Activity
- Writing a Book