Kader Khan death LIVE UPDATES: Govinda on veteran actor's demise, "he was like a father to me"

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Veteran Bollywood actor Kader Khan passed away after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Toronto. He was 81. The 'Hero No. 1' actor, who was known for his power-packed performance in films, breathed his last around 4 a.m (IST) on Tuesday.  Khan is survived by his wife Hajra, son Sarfaraz Khan, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. His last rites will be held in a Toronto cemetery today. The 'Haseena Maan Jayegi' was transferred  from a regular ventilator to BiPAP ventilator after he developed breathing issues. Khan has left behind a void in the industry which can't be filled.

17:54 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2019

A legend, noted for spinning magic with his pen and acting skills! You will forever be in our hearts, #KaderKhan S… https://t.co/a1TYMi55d5

16:28 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2019

Very sad to hear of the passing of Kader Khan ji. Had the good fortune of working with him in one of my first films… https://t.co/8maBHKQTPK

15:25 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2019

Kader Khan Indian cinema's versatile genius who attained glittering success as a master comedian

Kader Khan made his Bollywood debut in the 1973 Rajesh Khanna-starrer Daag and go onto feature in over 300 Bollywood movies, etching his name as one of the greatest comic actors to have graced the industry.

15:10 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2019

RIP Kader Bhai. Veteran actor, writer and good human being. You will be remembered fondly. https://t.co/DEmCjCrXI3

14:56 PM (IST)  •  01 Jan 2019

Offering condolences on Kader Khan's demise, actor Govinda gets emotional and told ABP New that, "Janab Kader Khan saheb, aaj hamare beech nhi hai, vo mere ustaad hi nhi mere father figure rhe, aur aisi kefiyat thi unke haathon me ki, jis artist ke saath rhe, saath diya, haath diya, vo star hua superstar hua, ye puri film line aur mera pura ghar parivaar, hum sab, hum lafzon me baya nhi kar sakte, Main khuda se dua karta hu aapki rooh ko sukoon mile (Kader Khan is no more with us. He was like a father figure to me. I pray to God that his soul rests in peace)"