Actor Kader Khan reportedly unwell in Canada, Amitabh Bachchan tweets prayers

Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan has been hospitalised in Canada, according to reports. The 81-year-old actor has reportedly developed breathing issues and the doctors have transferred him from regular ventilator to BiPAP ventilator.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to pray for Khan's well being and recovery. He said "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 may not know, taught Mathematics!

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After the tweet, many netizens have also taken to Twitter to wish the film actor a speedy recovery. 

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Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and Kader Khan worked together on films such as 'Do Aur Do Paanch', 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', 'Mr Natwarlal', 'Suhaag', 'Coolie' and 'Shahenshah'. 

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan on October 22, Khan made his acting debut in 1973 with Rajesh Khanna's "Daag". Prior to that, he had written dialogues for Randhir Kapoor's 'Jawani Diwani''

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' and others. Khan has also penned dialogues for 'Coolie No. 1', 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari', 'Karma' and 'Sultanat'

The actor has till now featured over 300 films. He has written dialogues for over 250 movies.

(With inputs from PTI)