Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan passed away at the age of 81 on Tuesday
Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 81 in Canada, has been an essential part of the Hindi film industry.
The actor who was a couple of days back admitted to a hospital after he complained of breathlessness, was shifted from a normal ventilator to a special (BiPAP) ventilator.
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kader Khan has worked in over 300 films and hence, his contribution to films has been vast.
While we do know a few things about the actor, there are still a few things that you probably don't know about him.
So, here are seven lesser known facts about the legendary actor.
1. Masters degree in arabic language
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Kader Khan has done his Masters from Osmania University in Arabic language. The actor wished to open Arabic language institutions in Canada, India, Pakistan, UK & USA
2. An engineer
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Kader Khan is an engineer by education. In fact, he taught at M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Mumbai as a professor of Civil Engineering before entering into the film industry
3. Dilip Kumar saw what a gem Kader Khan was
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During the time when Kader Khan was a professor, he took part in a play. Incidentally, Dilip Kumar was present at the event.
Kumar was so impressed by Khan's acting in the play that he signed him for his next film
4. Body of work
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Kader Khan appeared in more than 300 film and has written dialogue for over 1,000 Indian films. He was a scriptwriter, dialogue writer, comedian, and director
5. The dynamic duo
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Kader Khan is popularly known for his work with comedian-actor Govinda in films by director David Dhawan
6. Kader Khan's son Sarfaraz Khan
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Kader Khan's son Sarfaraz Khan too was actor for a brief time. He has acted in films including Tere Naam, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Milenge Milenge, among others
7. Recognized by the AFMI
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Kader Khan was recognized by the AFMI (American Federation of Muslims from India) for his achievement and service to the Muslim community in India
