Shihan Hussaini, an actor, karate practitioner, and archery expert, passed away early on
tuesday following a battle with blood cancer. On
facebook, his relatives verified the
news of his death. His remains will be preserved in the High Command, his
home in Chennai's Besant
nagar, so that his family, the general public, and pupils can honor him. The last ceremonies will be conducted at Royapettah Ameerunisa Burial Ground after his body has been transported there.
"I'm very sad to inform that HU has left us. HU will be at the High Command, his residence at Besant
nagar until
evening (sic)," a
facebook post from his family read. At first, the family had intended to transport his remains to
madurai on
march 25 at approximately 7:00 p.m. The last ceremonies, however, will be held today at approximately 4 p.m., per the doctor's recommendation.
Hussaini kept his
social media profiles updated, chronicling his battle with cancer. The
tamil Nadu
government saw his posts and gave him Rs 5 lakh in financial aid for his
cancer treatment. Hussaini declared his intention to donate his body for medical study just a few days before he passed away.
In 1986, he made his acting debut in Punnagai Mannan, starring Kamal Haasan. He later appeared in other
tamil films, including Rajinikanth's Velaikaran and Bloodstone. He played the part of a karate instructor in Vijay's Badri.
chennai City Gangsters and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, starring Vijay Sethupathi, were among his final acting endeavors.