PM Modi condoles demise of actor Kader Khan

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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 1, 2019, condoled the demise of actor Kader Khan, 81. “Kader Khan Ji brightened the screen with his stupendous acting skills and lightened it thanks to his unique sense of humour. He was also a prolific screenwriter, associated with many memorable films. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers,” the Prime Minister said., according to a PIB release.

Khan, 81, died December 31, 2018, at a hospital in Canada after prolonged illness. He was at hospital for about 17 weeks. His last rites will be performed in Canada, where his family lives.

Born in Kabul, Kader Khan made his acting debut in 1973 with Rajesh Khanna’s “Daag” and featured in over 300 films. He wrote dialogues for over 250 movies. As a screenwriter, Khan frequently collaborated with Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra. His films with Manmohan Desai include “Dharam Veer”, “Coolie”, “Desh Premee”, “Suhaag”, “Parvarish” and “Amar Akbar Anthony” and with Mehra “Jwalamukhi”, “Sharaabi”, “Lawaaris”, “Muqaddar Ka Sikandar”.