Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan dies at 81
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Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan dies at 81
The 81-year actor-dialogue writer has passed away after a long illness.
The actor had been admitted to a hospital in Canada. He had developed breathing issues and the doctors had reportedly transferred him from regular ventilator to BiPAP ventilator.
Khan was reportedly, suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with Khan in films such as Do Aur Do Paanch, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Mr. Natwarlal, Suhaag, Coolie and Shahenshah, took to Twitter on Friday to pray for the veteran actors wellbeing and recovery.
Born in Kabul, Kader Khan made his acting debut in 1973 with Rajesh Khannas Daag and has featured in over 300 films.
He has also written dialogues for over 250 movies. Before becoming an actor, he had written dialogues for Randhir Kapoor-Jaya Bachchans Jawani Diwani.
As a screenwriter, Khan frequently collaborated with Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra. His films with Desai include Dharam Veer, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Coolie, Desh Premee, Suhaag, Parvarish and Amar Akbar Anthony and films with Mehra include Jwalamukhi, Sharaabi, Lawaaris and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.
Kader Khan, Veteran Actor, Dies At 81 After Long Illness
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kal hi mar chuka hey
Bye-Bye Sir!
Tell Yamraj, Yumm hain Humm 
Loved ur comedy dose!
I remember him in mujse shadi karoge movie.
Outstanding comedy
RIP
RIP Sir … Legend 
Kader Khan’s funeral ceremony held in Canada
Outstanding script writer,dialogue writer,comedian,villian,character actor..
there can be only one kader khan saab..
There was a time in 80s where movies were not made without him.
the chemistry between him and shakti kapoor,govinda ,asrani..is unforgettable and evergreen.
May his soul rip.
Good year, bad news. The man with most sarcasms. Loved his movies for a mood lift up. RIP.