Actress Raveena Tandon, who has had the privilege of working with late veteran actor-comedian Kader Khan in several films like “Dulhe Raja”, “Aatish: Feel the Fire” and “Main Khiladi Tu Anari”, says she was always bowled over by his comic timing.

As Kader Khan died after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Toronto in Canada on Tuesday, Raveena said that she had “no idea of Kader Khan being so unwell”. “Waking up to such a sad news was really disheartening for me. Kader Khan was such a rare talent and whatever parts he played he would add a different charm to it. Someone who can portray a comedian and a villain at same time with such ease is rare,” she sighed.

“I was always bowled over by his comic timing on screen and his erudition between takes. He was a scholar and an entertainer, a rare combination in the entertainment industry,” she said.

She said: “I have had a chance to work closely with him on some of the iconic films of those times and on this day I cherish all the memories as it will stay with me forever.