Veteran Bollywood actor Kader Khan has died on Tuesday in Canada

Veteran Bollywood actor-screenwriter Kader Khan had died on Tuesday in Canada. He was 81.

Veteran Bollywood actor-screenwriter Kader Khan passed away on Tuesday in Canada. He was 81.

Kader Khan’s son Sarfaraz Khan confirmed the news. He said, “Yes, my daddy has left us this morning. He was unwell from the last few months and in the hospital from last few days. We tried everything we could, however, it was time. He was a really loving man and he loved everyone who was a part of his life.”

The actor had been hospitalized in Canada after he complained of breathlessness. Kader Khan had been put on a ventilator.

After having undergone a knee surgery which had gone awry, Khan had been unable to walk properly, a post which he had begun using a cane to support his movement.

Kader Khan has acted in over 300 films, aside from writing dialogues for 250 movies. The actor-screenwriter has been a part of numerous hits including  Aankhen, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Judaai, Khoon Bhari Maang, Biwi Ho To Aisi, Bol Radha Bol and Judwaa. In a career spanning over 45 years, Khan’s major collaboration came with David Dhawan and Govinda in the 1990s. The trio delivered blockbusters like Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero No. 1, Coolie No. 1, Dulhe Raja and Haseena Maan Jaayegi.

Khan is survived by his wife Hajra, son Sarfaraz, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.