Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan passed away due to prolonged illness at the age of 81 on Monday.

He was admitted to a hospital in Canada for 16-17 weeks. Kader Khan, who was known for his immaculate on-screen comic timming, has entertained audiences for decades with many different characters.

Born in Kabul, Kader 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.