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Veteran actor and writer Kader Khan breathed his last on Monday on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time (early morning in India). The 81-year-old acted in over 300 films and wrote the dialogues for over 250 Indian films and now he is remembered by one and all for his impeccable comic timing and amazing performances in front of the camera.
Members of the film fraternity took to Twitter, remembering the amazing actor, Kader Khan:
Saddened to learn about the demise of #KaderKhan Saab, had the good fortune of working with him in quite a few films...a fine actor and an even better comedian. My thoughts and prayers with his family 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 1, 2019
#KaderKhan Saab was one of the finest actors of our country. It was a joy and a learning experience to be on the sets with him. His improvisational skills were phenomenal. His humour was eternal and original. He was a wonderful writer. We will miss him & his brilliance.🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/m9z1yix9HB
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) January 1, 2019
RIP #KaderKhan saab. One of my inspirations and a truly iconic actor, writer and stage artists. His contribution to my fathers cinema was limitless just like his talent. You will truly be missed by everyone.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 1, 2019
An actor and a writer who defined a generation.. You’ve left a void in the industry that cannot be filled..RIP #KaderKhan.. My heartfelt prayers to his family 🙏🏻
— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) January 1, 2019
#kaderkhan you shall be missed . No one had the humour wit and presence on screen like you did, from Aatish ,gharwali baharwali,to Dulhe Raja ,wah tera kya kehna to Bade Miyan Chote… https://t.co/IvyLzyx4Y9
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) January 1, 2019
A legend, noted for spinning magic with his pen and acting skills!
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) January 1, 2019
You will forever be in our hearts, #KaderKhan Saab!
Love and heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
A sad beginning of the new year with the passing away of our amazingly talented and beloved #KaderKhan sahab.
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) January 1, 2019
Peace be upon you sir ! https://t.co/W0e2Lahk50
A legend who entertained us with every film, incredible comic timing, and some hard hitting dialogues....
— Amaal Mallik (@AmaalMallik) January 1, 2019
The king of commercial acting and cinema #KaderKhan sir is no more....@ArmaanMalik22 and I have watched your movies a gazillion times...
You will be remembered forever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/B1x9S24i2A
Saddened to hear about #KaderKhan. Had the privilege to work with him as a writer in Aankhen, Raja Babu, Shola Our Shabnam, Bol Rahda Bol, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi & direct him in my debut film Hulchul. #RIP #KaderKhan. You shall always be missed pic.twitter.com/kw7onCCGc7
— Anees Bazmee (@BazmeeAnees) January 1, 2019
Kader saab,brilliant writer and actor. During shoots he would add impromptu dialogues lifting a mundane scene to totally entertaining. In between he would regale us with stories and anecdotes.Working with him was a lesson ,and such a joy. Very very sad he is no more🙏 #KaderKhan
— Juhi Chawla Mehta (@iam_juhi) January 2, 2019
Truly an end of an era, today we all mourn over the loss of a man who made us all laugh. One of the finest actor of all time. RIP #KaderKhan Saab. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. 🙏
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 1, 2019
Among writers, Salim-Javed alone weren’t responsible for crafting Amitabh Bachchan’s superstar persona. Kader Khan, in fact, wrote dialogues for the actor’s most crowd-pleasing films. Innumerable quotable lines from Lawaaris, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Satte Pe Satta, Hum, Agneepath!
— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) January 1, 2019
Iconic actor, brilliant writer and wonderful comic timing... And I remember him so much as part of David Sir’s movies...Rest in peace #KaderKhan saab... Thank you for you incredible contribution to Hindi cinema🙏🏼 https://t.co/lxzXl18X9l
— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) January 1, 2019
I still remember laughing with my family while watching a #KaderKhan film. Such a great person has left the industry. You'll be missed dearly Kader Saab. #RIPKaderKhan
— GURMEET CHOUDHARY (@gurruchoudhary) January 1, 2019
Drama, Thrill, Comedy you aced it all. Thank you for filling my life with so much laughter & joy. You will be missed #KaderKhan sahab ... your contribution to the indian film industry is immeasurable #RIPKadarkhan #Legend pic.twitter.com/iDmY8cUIeC
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) January 1, 2019
You will be remembered forever #KaderKhan sir! 🙏🏻
— Palak Muchhal (@palakmuchhal3) January 1, 2019
Kader Khan had been suffering from Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a degenerative disease. He was hospitalized on December 28, 2018 after complaining of breathlessness.
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