Kader Khan Death: Here are some rare pics of the veteran actor with his sons Sarfaraz Khan & Shahnawaz Khan

Born in Kabul, Khan made his acting debut in 1973 with Rajesh Khanna's Daag and has featured in over 300 films. He wrote dialogues for over 250 movies. Before becoming an actor he had written dialogues for Randhir Kapoor-Jaya Bachchan's Jawani Diwani.

Khan was admitted to a hospital in Canada and his son confirmed that his last rites will be conducted in the country. My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness. He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks -Actor-son Sarfaraz told PTI

The last rites will be performed here in Canada only. We have our entire family here and we live here so we are doing it, Khan's son Sarfaraz told PTI. He added- We are thankful to everyone for their blessings and prayers. (All Pics: Instagram)

The news of the death of the actor-screenwriter, who was at his peak in the 1980s-90s, comes days after his son dismissed media reports of his demise.

Khan had developed breathing issues and the doctors had reportedly transferred him from regular ventilator to BiPAP ventilator. As per reports, he was suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan passed away due to prolonged illness at the age of 81 in Canada

Late Kader Khan visited Makkah for Hajj with his sons & wife in 2014.

Kader Khan with sons Shahnawaz Khan and Sarfaraz Khan

Shahnawaz Khan(on right) seen here with a fan, is the younger of the two.

Here's a look at some of the rare pictures of Late Kader Khan with his family. Kader Khan is survived by his wife Azra and sons Sarfaraz-Shahnawaz. In the picture Kader seen with both the sons, Sarfaraz and Shahnawaz.

Shahnawaz and Sarfaraz in 2014

Sarfaraz Khan

Kader Khan with son Sarfaraz at the screening of 'Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!'

Kader Khan promoting 'Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!' five years ago with his son Sarfaraz who also acted in the Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha & Imran Khan starrer. Sarfaraz also acted in films like 'Wanted' and 'Tere Naam'.

Kader Khan's sons Shahnawaz(black tee) and Sarfaraz Khan(grey tee) with friends.