Veteran respected actor Yusuf Husain has passed away at the age of 73. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is his son-in-law, confirmed the news by sharing his grief over social media. Him and his wife, Safeena Husain, have been deeply saddened by the loss and Hansal’s emotional note is truly heartbreaking. It is being reported that the late artist succumbed to Covid-19 in Mumbai this morning. Condolences have been pouring in for Yusuf ji and Hansal’s family from the Bollywood fraternity. Everyone including Abhishek Bachchan and Manoj Bajpayee have expressed their sadness on hearing the news.
Here is Hansal’s emotional note:
RIP Yusuf Husain. pic.twitter.com/laP0b1U732
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) October 29, 2021
Hansal wrote:
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I had completed 2 schedules of Shahid. And we were stuck. 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. Not my father-in-law but a father. He was life – if life itself had to have a physical form. Today he is gone. To remind all those women in heaven that they are ‘Duniya ki sabse khubsurat ladki’ and all the men that they are ‘Haseen naujwaan’. And then to end with a booming ‘love you love you love you’. Yusuf Saab I owe this new life to you. I am truly orphaned today. Life will never be the same. I will miss you terribly. My Urdu will remain broken. And yes – love you love you love you!
Condolences from the Bollywood fraternity:
Sad News!!! Condolences to @safeenahusain @mehtahansal & the entire family!!! Rest in peace Yusuf saab🙏 https://t.co/q7CFbbEo95
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) October 30, 2021
This brought tears to my eyes Hansal. Can’t begin to imagine what you’ll are feeling. My deepest condolences to all! 🙏
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) October 30, 2021
#RIP Yusuf ji. 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. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/6TwVnU0K8y
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) October 30, 2021
The late actor has worked in many films and television shows in his life. Some of his notable characters were in movies like Dabangg 3, Dhoom, Dil Chahta Hai, OMG: Oh My God, Raaz, Shahid, Krrish 3 and Raees among others. He had also been a part of shows like Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan, CID, Ssshhhh… Koi Hai and Kumkum: Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan.
We pray that he rests in peace and we offer our condolences to the family!