#FakeNewsAlert: Kader Khan is fine, son dismisses rumors of demise
What's the story
Veteran actor Kader Khan's son Sarfaraz has said that his father has been admitted to a hospital in Canada, dismissing media reports of his demise.
"It's all a lie. It (is) just a rumor. My father is in the hospital," said Sarfaraz.
Ever since news of Khan's declining health went viral, fans automatically assumed he has died, and flooded Twitter with #RIP messages.
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Tweet-1: 'Sad to know about the terrible news'
I thoroughly enjoyed Kader Khan’s performances. Sad to know about the terrible news. #RIPKaderKhan
— Rishi (@GDebarshi) December 31, 2018
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Tweet-2: 'Heartbreaking moment for all of us'
#RIPKaderKhan @govindaahuja21@AnupamPKher @BeingSalmanKhan
— Aman Katiyar (@amankatiyar826) December 30, 2018
Indian Bollywood Cinema lost a diamond from history.#KaderKhan 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/fEVJX8jUat
Health issues
Khan is suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease
The 81-year-old actor has developed breathing issues, and the doctors have reportedly transferred him from regular ventilator to BiPAP or Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure ventilator.
Reportedly, Khan is suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter on Friday to pray for the veteran actor's well-being and recovery.
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Not many know, (he) taught Mathematics, informs Bachchan
T 3041 - KADER KHAN .. actor writer of immense talent .. lies ill in Hospital .. PRAYERS and DUAS for his well being and recovery .. saw him perform on stage, welcomed him and his prolific writing for my films .. great company, a Libran .. and many not know , taught Mathematics ! pic.twitter.com/yE9SSkcPUF
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 28, 2018
Career
Khan: Actor of 300+ films, dialogue-writer of 250+ films
Amitabh has worked with Khan in films like Do Aur Do Paanch, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Mr. Natwarlal, Suhaag, Coolie and Shahenshah.
Born in Kabul, Khan made his acting-debut in 1973 with Rajesh Khanna's Daag and has featured in over 300 films.
He has also written dialogues for over 250 movies.
Before becoming an actor, he had written dialogues for Randhir Kapoor-Jaya Bachchan's Jawani Diwani.
Information
Khan frequently collaborated with Manmohan Desai, Prakash Mehra
As a screenwriter, Khan frequently collaborated with Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra. His films with Desai include Dharam Veer, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Coolie, Desh Premee, Suhaag, Parvarish and Amar Akbar Anthony and films with Mehra include Jwalamukhi, Sharaabi, Lawaaris and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.