The veteran actor, who spelled talent and versatility in Bollywood, passed away on December 31, 2018 at the age of 81.
Kader Khan, who last appeared in Ali Abbas Chaudhary’s Masti Nahi Sasti in April 2017, was struggling with breathing problems. He was reportedly suffering from a degenerative disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.
He was 81. His health deteriorated on Friday after which he was admitted to a hospital in Canada. According to his son, Khan slipped into coma in the afternoon while he was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks. The actor’s funeral took place yesterday (Tuesday) in Canada where his family resides at present.
The Afghan-born Indian-Canadian screenwriter and comedian appeared in over 300 movies after making his debut in 1973.
From Kabul to B-town
The actor was a prolific screenwriter for Bollywood films in the 1970s and 80s. His career kicked off as a screenwriter when director Narendra Bedi hired him to write the script for Jawani Diwani in 1972. This marked his debut as a dialogue writer. Khan also wrote and assisted dialogue writing for movies like Himmatwala, Sarfarosh, Jeo Aur Jeene Do, Tohfa and Qaidi.
Friendships first
Kader Khan made many friends in Bollywood, and megastar Amitabh Bachchan was one of his close ones. The duo has appeared in movies like Mr Natwarlal and Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan, and has been close since then.
The Pink actor had sent out prayers hoping for Khan’s quick recovery after he was hospitalised in Canada. Big B also shared a throwback picture of the two together.
Gained fame as a villain
Khan was most appreciated for his portrayal in negative roles, and started getting many offers for the same in 1976. He rose to fame from Parvarish, Dhan Dhaulat and Lootmaar after his performance as a villain.
A comic ace
Himmatwala was Kader Khan’s first attempt at comedy. From 1989, the actor was seen in lead comic roles. The actor shared screen space with Govinda in a number of movies.
Moving towards versatility
Kader Khan aced in every field of acting. He continued to entertain audience with movies like Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, Suno Sasurjee, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
– Courtesy: The Economic Times
