Irrfan, who is undergoing treatment in London for a neuroendocrine tumour, tweeted: "Thank you to IIFA and our audience who have been part for my journey."
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The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards ceremony was held in Bangkok on June 24.
Irrfan was lauded for his performance as a concerned father in a story which points out how the ability to speak fluent English is ignorantly considered a yardstick to measure sophistication and elitism.
The actor had earlier this month 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".
Bollywood celebs wish Irrfan Khan speedy recovery after he shared a heartfelt note on battling cancer
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 August 3.