Kader Khan dead: Celebrities pay tribute to Bollywood actor-screenwriter
Kader Khan was 81. (Source: Express Archive) Veteran actor Kader Khan passed away on Tuesday morning..
Kader Khan was 81. (Source: Express Archive)Veteran actor Kader Khan passed away on Tuesday morning in Canada.
Kader Khans son Sarfaraz Khan confirmed the news to indianexpress.com. He said, “Yes, my dad has left us this morning. He was unwell from last few months and in the hospital from last few days. We tried everything we could, but it was time. He was a very loving man and he loved everyone who was a part of his life.”
The 81-year-old actor developed breathing issues and the doctors reportedly transferred him from a regular ventilator to BiPAP ventilator.
Khan, who lived in Canada with his son Sarfaraz and daughter-in-law, underwent a knee surgery last year, which went wrong, leaving the actor unable to walk properly.
Apart from being an actor, Kader Khan has also written dialogues for over 250 movies.
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Following news of the death of Kader Khan, on Tuesday, celebrities expressed their condolences on social media.
In a career spanning over 45 years, Kader Khan acted in over 300 films. Also a screenwriter, the actor wrote dialogues for over 250 movies too. He was an integral part of David Dhawan and Govinda collaborations in the 1990s, delivering blockbusters like Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero No. 1, Dulhe Raja and Haseena Maan Jaayegi.
