Denying rumours that veteran actor Kader Khan passed away, his son Sarfaraz said that his father was admitted to a hospital in Canada, dismissing media reports of his demise. "It is all a lie. It [is] just a rumour. My father is in the hospital," Sarfaraz told PTI.
Singer and actor Arshad Warsi had tweeted condolences to Khan, and faced social media ire. "RIP #kadarkhan Sahab. I was one of the fortunate and privileged one to have worked with him. Thank you 
...You and your immense talent will be missed."
81-year-old Khan, who made his debut in Rajesh Khanna's Daag and collaborated in films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Coolie, Suhag and Shahenshah has reportedly developed breathing issues.
Kabul-born Khan is, according to reports, suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a degenerative disease that causes loss of balance, difficulty in walking and dementia.
Actor Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with Khan in numerous films, prayed for the veteran actor's wellbeing and recovery.
"Kader Khan... actor writer of immense talent... lies ill in Hospital... Prayer 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," Bachchan tweeted.
-Inputs from PTI