Veteran actor Yusuf Husain passes Away At 73 due to Covid-19

Veteran actor Yusuf Husain, best known for featuring in films like Dhoom 2, Raees and Road to Sangam, passed away on Saturday due to COVID-19 at the age of 73. The actor passed away at Lilavati Hospital here, Husain's son-in-law, filmmaker Hansal Mehta told sources.

Mehta took to Twitter and penned an emotional note for the actor, recalling how Husain had helped him financially after his feature "Shahid" was stuck after two schedules. "I was troubled. A non-existent career as a filmmaker was almost finished completely. He just came up to me and said I have a fixed deposit and it is of no use to me if you are so troubled. He wrote a cheque. 'Shahid' was completed. That was Yusuf Husain.

The veteran actor's credits also include films like "Dabangg 3", "Oh My God", "I Am Singh" and had also shot for Abhishek Bachchan-starrer upcoming thriller "Bob Biswas".

Bachchan took to Twitter and also paid his condolences to the veteran.

"We worked together in several films starting with 'Kuch Na Kaho' and lastly on 'Bob Biswas'. He was gentle, kind and full of warmth. Condolences to his family."

Mehta's close friend and longtime collaborator, actor Manoj Bajpayee tweeted, "Sad News! Condolences to @safeenahusain @mehtahansal and the entire family! Rest in peace Yusuf saab."