Former India hockey player Raghbir Singh Bhola, a two-time Olympic medallist, has passed away aged 92, his family said Tuesday.

Bhola, who breathed his last on Monday, represented India in the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics, winning a gold and silver medals respectively for the country.

His dedication and passion for field hockey continued in various aspects throughout his life and he served in diverse roles such as member of the IHF selection committee, FIH international umpire, manager of the Indian hockey team, TV commentator and government observer at the Olympic Games.

He successfully captained the Indian Air Force hockey and Services team from 1954-60 and won the Inter Services Hockey Championship three times and the National Hockey Championship on two occasions.

In 2000, he was honoured with the Arjuna Award for his achievements in hockey.

Bhola is survived by his wife Kamla Bhola, three daughters and three grandsons.

TNasheman News :Thousands of people from across Karnataka have paid homage to the 111-year-old seer Shivakumara Swami at the Siddaganga Mutt on the town’s outskirts, said an official on Tuesday.

“Around three lakh people visited the Mutt so far since Monday afternoon and throughout the night, braving the weather and difficulty in travelling from towns and villages across the state,” a Mutt official told IANS here.

The most popular and influential seer of the Lingayat community passed away on Monday at 11.44 a.m. in the Mutt due to protracted illness in old age.

Though the state-run road transport corporation deployed over 200 buses to let people travel to Tumakuru from various districts in the state for a last glimpse of the seer, hundreds of them rushed to the Mutt on their two-wheelers and four-wheelers, including tractors in the past 24 hours.

“Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure orderly movement of the people to the makeshift venue where the seer’s frail body has been kept in a glass case for public homage,” said the official.

The South Western Railway was also operating special trains from Bengaluru to Tumakuru for enabling the people travel to pay tributes to the seer.

Draped in saffron robes and sporting holy ash powder across the forehead, the late seer appeared to hundreds of people “sleeping” in the sitting posture.

“As the Mutt is well known for piety and hospitality, people rushing to pay tributes to Swami were served food for supper on Monday night, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday,” added the official.

Moved by the Mutt’s gesture to feed the people free, many hotels, restaurants and eateries in the town offered free food to hundreds of people flocking to the venue for paying homage to the seer.

With the state government declaring holiday for offices, schools and colleges on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the seer, men, women, children and elderlies made a beeline to the Mutt from cities and towns and paid homage to the holy man.

The state-run National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) suspended toll fee on the highway from Bengaluru to Tumakuru till evening for those taking private vehicles.

The state is observing a three-day mourning since Monday as a mark of respect to the seer and all official engagements have been cancelled till Wednesday. 

The national flag is flying at half-staff on government offices and designated places.

The seer’s last rites would be held with state honours later at the Mutt premises.

Born on 1 April, 1907 at Veerapura in Magadi Taluk, to Honnappa and Gangamma as Shivanna, he was among 12 siblings
Losing his mother at the age of eight is said to be one of the reasons for a transformation in Shivanna’s behaviour
he founded Sri Siddaganga Education Society where thousands of students, mostly from villages and under privileged sections, are now educated
.Shivakumara Swami’s 111 years will be remembered as a life dedicated to simplicity, learning and service to society.
“Shivakumara Swami ji, “Walking God”, Dies At 111. Politicians Unite In Grief”
Siddaganga Seer Sheds His Mortal Coil. 
A true Sharana (an enlightened Lingayat) just left for his final destination.
Prez,PM,RaGa,Ministers Mourns Demise. 
Politicos demand Highest Civilian Honour. 
Walking God return to his Abode.
Seer Demise leaves thousands orphaned. 
128 educational institutions. 
10,000 students are fed on a daily basis. 
Educational Sojourn began in 1975.
Free Ferry buses by KSRTC for devotees to reach Mutt.
South Western Railways to run Special trains as two pairs of Demu train will run tomorrow. 
The final rites of the seer will be conducted at 4:30pm, on January 22 in the Siddaganga Mutt premises.

“Siddaganga Seer Sheds His Mortal Coil”. 
Top political leaders mourned the death of the Lingayat seer; rivals Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa united in expressing their grief and addressed the media jointly.

Shivakumara Swamiji, the 111-year-old Siddaganga seer, passed away on Monday morning after age-related ailments.
The Karnataka government has announced a state holiday on Tuesday after death of prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swamiji on Monday.Shivakumara was a prominent seer of the Tumakuru-based Siddaganga Math.Known as the Walking God, the 111-year old seer was revered by millions of his followers.The Siddaganga Education Society, which was founded by the seer, in a statement said Swamiji “left for the heavenly abode leaving his mortal body at 11.44 am”.
Considered a ‘walking god’ by those who follow him, or who admire his contribution to children across communities over the last eight decades, the Lingayat seer Siddaganga Sri Shivakumara Swamiji Passed away on January 21, 2019 at the age, mutt officials says, of almost 112 years.
The Siddaganga mutt, under his guidance, educated and hosted lakhs of students from economically deprived backgrounds.
His passing will leave Karnataka’s Lingayat community in mourning, along with others who loved him for his service from dasoha or anna dana (offering food) to vidya dana (offering education) free of cost to generations of students.
In December 2018, the Swamiji underwent a liver transplant at a private hospital in Chennai. His health hung in the balance until his passing on January 21.
A junior pontiff of the Siddaganga Mutt, Siddalinga Swamiji, is expected to take over the leadership and continue the works initiated by Sri Shivakumara Swamiji.
Guidance without political ends
The Lingayat community is the largest in Karnataka, making the 600-year-old Siddaganga mutt a centre of immense political power. Many a politician – both from the state and the Centre – have arrived at its doorstep, in Tumkur, about 70 km from Bengaluru.
The seer welcomed every leader, but brushed off any request to endorse a single party.
The swami was born in Magadi taluk around Bengaluru (then in the kingdom of Mysuru), and was inducted into the Siddaganga mutt in his early years. It is the stuff of modern legend in the state, how a boy born into a family of agriculturists grew up to become a beloved name among those whom he served and stood for.
The Swami took over the leadership of the Siddaganga mutt in 1930. The mutt was low on resources in those days, but the swami had a clear vision of education as the community’s road to emancipation.
As the mutt gained prominence and influence, he epitomised values that shaped the Lingayat dharma: service to humankind, imparting education to create awareness, treating all as equal and staying away from explicit political power.
The rare occasion on which the Siddaganga Swamiji did voice his opinion was the day the Babri Masjid was demolished. While others weighed their options about speaking against volatile sentiments, he condemned it in no uncertain words.
Even so, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, the Gandhis across generations, former President Abdul Kalam and every Karnataka chief minister, it has been mandatory to visit and seek an audience with the seer.
A long lifetime of service
Instead of using its influence on politics, the mutt has run numerous colleges – for engineering, business management, nursing and pharmacy, teacher training and more – alongside Sanskrit and Kannada schools, and scores of primary and high schools along with pre-university campuses across the state.
He was conferred with Padma Bhushan and Karnataka Ratna. In recent years, his name has been strongly recommended by Karnataka politicians, across party lines, for the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
Even today, the mutt exhibits those principles of simplicity and service; it is devoid of any luxury. In his healthy days, until just a few months ago, the seer gave darshan to his devotees through the day. All were served prasada (meals) with no exclusion by caste or gender.
In addition, 8,500 students studying in the school and colleges on the premises are provided with food and education free of cost. According to mutt documents, the requirement of groceries on a typical day are 2,000 kg rice, 1,000 kg ragi flour, 200 kg tur dal, 200 kg vegetables, 200 kg onions, 400 kg cream of wheat, 50 kg salt, 50 kg curry and chilly powder, 60 kg tamarind, 25 kg green chillis, 300 litres each of milk and butter milk, 80 kg groundnut oil and 150 coconuts.
This volume shoots up by more than ten times on occasions such as the village fair organised by the mutt, when the kitchens run for 24 hours each day. Everything was contributed by community leaders and the students who are from poor background, are not charged anything. In fact, they receive support and monetary help from mutt well-wishers should they decide to follow higher educational goals.
The seer’s body was kept on a platform for people to pay their last respects after being brought on a palanquin in a grand procession around the Sree Siddaganga Mutt. A thick security blanket has been thrown all over the district, especially in and around the mutt.
Siddaganga Mutt Pontiff Shivakumara Swami had visited Sri Krishna Temple in Udupi in 1968. 
In fact, it was the first time that a Lingayat seer had visited Sri Krishna Temple,” recalled Vishwesha Teertha Swami.
Condoling the death of the seer, Pejawar seer said, “The death of Shivakumara Swamiji has saddened me. He had immensely contributed to education and is a model for all the Mutt heads. Karmayogi Siddaganga seer’s life itself is a miracle.
alimaru Mutt Pontiff Vidyadeesha Swami said, “Siddaganga seer’s work in the field of education is exemplary. Through ‘Annadana,’ he has helped thousands of poor people. The death of the seer is a great loss to the society.
Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade said that Siddaganga seer had visited Dharmasthala several times in the past and had a great respect and love for Dharmasthala Kshetra. Heggade said, “Siddaganga Mutt had brought changes in the lives of lakhs of students through education. He had given equal opportunities to all and had guided the students in self employment. Getting motivated from the seer, many had started mutts and schools in villages, which led to revolution in the field of education.
Politicos demand most Highest Civilian Honour :
BS Yeddyurappa,BJP State President told media persons that,The CM and others have pressed the Bharat Ratna be bestowed on him(Dr.Shivakumar Swamiji).We will do our best to convince Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lakhs of people anticipated that the award will bestowed he said.
Veeranna Charantimath,BJP,MLA,Bagalkot,told media persons that,They should quickly bestow the award to him.He remains a Bharat Ratna irrespective of whether he is bestowed the award or not.He doesn’t become a Bharat Ratna when it is bestowed to him he added.
Baba Ramdev,Yoga Guru and Entrepreneur told,He is a role model for crores of saints and seers he is not just the pride of Lord Basavanna’s lingayat tradition he is the pride of the entire country for ages to come his ideals will continue to guide us he added.
Several leaders took to twitter and condoled the loss 
President Ramnath Kovind expressed his condolences on twitter by telling,Extremely sad to learn of the passing of spiritual leader Dr.Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu Ji.He contributed immensely to the society particularly towards healthcare and education.My condolences to his countless followers. 
Prime Minister,Narendra Modi expressed his condolences by telling,His Holiness Dr.Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu lived for the people especially the poor and vulnerable.He devoted himself towards alleviating ills like poverty,hunger and social injustice.Prayers and solidarity with his countless devotees spread all across the world.HH Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu remained at the forefront of ensuring better healthcare and education facilities for the marginalised. He represents the best of our traditions of compassionate service, spirituality and protecting the rights of the underprivileged.I have had the privilege to visit the Sree Siddaganga Mutt and receive the blessings of His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu.The wide range of community service initiatives being done there are outstanding and are at an unimaginably large scale. 
Rahul Gandhi,Congress President expressed his condolences,I am sorry to hear about the passing of Shivakumar Swami Ji Pontiff of the Siddaganga Mutt Swami Ji was respected and revered by millions of Indians from all religions and communities.His passing leaves behind a deep spiritual void.My condolences to all his followers. 
Rajnath Singh,Central Home Minister expressed his condolences,Deeply pained by the demise of respected lingayat seer Siddaganga mutt,Sri Shivakumara Swami Ji inspired the people to serve the society and bring positive change his focus on spreading education and learning transformed many lives his demise is a great loss for society. 
Venkaiah Naidu,Vice President Of India expressed his condolences,He devoted his entire life to the uplift of the poor and downtrodden and is respected and revered by millions of people cutting across religions. 
Amit Shah,BJP National President expressed his condolences by,His life is a message of humanity and noble-ness may he continues to bless us with the strength to walk on the path he has shown us My deepest condolences to his followers in this hour of grief.Om Shanti Shanti Shanti. 
Smriti Irani,Union Minister,expressed her condolences,Saddened by the demise of revered seer of Siddaganga mutt his holiness Dr.Sree Sree Sivakumara Swami Ji his community service and efforts towards strengthening education and social justice touched lives of millions.My condolences to all his followers.Om Shanti. 
Prakash Javadekar,Union Minister,expressed his condolences,Deeply mourn passing away of renowned spiritual leader Dr.Shivakumar Swamiji who was revered by all big loss to the nation as siddaganga mutt under his guidance educated and hosted lakhs of students from economically deprived backgrounds. Heartfelt condolences.Om Shanti. 
Rajiv Pratap Reddy,expressed his condolences,Pained and deeply saddened by the passing away of his holiness Dr.Shri Shri Shri Shivakumara Swami Ji a remarkable personality who impacted crores of lives through his outstanding service to the society his demise is a great loss for the society. Om Shanti. 
Devendra Fadnavis,Chief Minister of Maharashtra expressed his condolences by,Pained to hear about the samidhi of HH Dr.Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu my deepest condolences to the millions of devotees and followers of Siddaganga mutt.Om Shanti. 
Muralidhar Rao,expressed his condolences by,Passing away of 111 years old Tapomuni Dr.Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swamiji who has millions of followers had maded spiritual world unbelievable poor his contribution to the society for social cultural and its all round development is unparallel my tributes the great soul Om Shanthi. 
Ravi Shankar Guru Ji expressed his condolences by, Most revered Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swamiji walked the earth for 111 years he was an embodiment of poornatva and one of the greatest Shiva gnanis that india has seen. 
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday expressed grief on the passing away of Shivakumara Swami of Sri Siddaganga Mutt.”I am deeply grieved by the passing away of Jagadguru Parampujya Dr Shivakumara Swami of Sri Siddaganga Mutt, who was considered as verily the God walking on earth,” he said in a statement.”Our nation in general and Hindu Society in particular has lost a great spiritual leader and social reformer par excellence he added.
Late Pontiff’s relative told media persons,He was not bothered about his siblings or even about his place of birth.He was more concerned about serving the world that was enough for him he said.
Senior Pontiff has left us we are all left Aghast. 
B.Dayanand,IGP Central, addressing media persons said that all arrangements has been from the police department we have made a massive deployment here nearly about 3500 Policemen and officers are there,10-SP rank officers are there,and 30-KSRP Platoons has been requestion and they have already taken their position about 36 our Armed Reserved Platoons are also there and security has been beefed on all the highway connecting to mutt for the convinence of the people devotees who are threwing from different places of the state we have made several arrangements especially for the convinence and we are going to divert all long distance vehicles be it transport vehicles,private vehicles,they are going to be diverted from Dabaspet,and Sira,Dr Paramesh Shivana, the head of Siddaganga Hospital where the Swamiji was being treated, informed the media that the seer’s protein levels and blood pressure were found to be low early on Monday. 
Kumaraswamy, Parameshwara and Home Minister MB Patil, along with the district administration and others, will be holding a meeting to discuss security arrangements and to check the precautionary measures to be put in place.
Yeddyurappa, Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda and BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje cancelled their scheduled programmes and rushed to the Mutt.
There is a belief that those who breath their last on Monday attain Moksha and join Lord Shiva. According to beliefs there is no possibility of reincarnation.
Railway authorities issued a pressed release and said that as upon hearing the sad demise of Shri Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt, Tumakuru, and expecting huge influx of followers or passengers in Tumakuru section specifically in and around Kyatsandra Station, an emergency meeting was convened on date and the following measures have been taken by South Western Railway.1.At Kyatsandra Station, as also at LC 37, sharp look out and a speed caution of 20 Kmph. within a stretch of 1 Km. of the LC and in the station limit has been imposed with effect from 4 pm today.2. In order to have real time information, CCTV cameras have been installed, one each at both Kyatsandra Station and LC 37.  The feed from these CCTV cameras is being directly captured in railway control rooms.3. It is decided  to deploy the RPF personnel in this area by  additional reinforcements 4. 4 special  trains ( two each way have been arranged between Yesvantpur and Tumkuru).5. In order to tackle any emergency, an Ambulance with a Railway Doctor has been rushed to the spot and has been asked to remain available at site for the next three days.  6. Additional Commercial staff have also been deployed at Kyatsandra Station not only to sell tickets but also to manage expected heavy crowd of passengers in addition to RPF personnel.Photographs of the CCTV footage, Ambulance and RPF personnel are attached below for information of all.
South western railways to run special trains:
On account of sad demise of Sri Shivakumar Swamiji, Tumkur., following arrangements are done, 1.For 6 pairs of trains, in both up and down directions, temporary stoppage given tomorrow at kyatasandra station.  16589/16590 rani chennamma express. 16535/16536 Gol gumbaz express. 12725/12726 intercity HUBLI-Bangalore  express. 20651/20652 Shimoga-Bangalore express. 16577/16578 Harihar-Yeshwantpur express. 56277/56278 pass.2. Two pairs of special Demu services will be run tomorrow  between Bangalore and Tumkur. 3. All trains running via Tumkur are Augumented with Additional coaches a press release by railway stated.
Shivayogi C.Kalasad IAS,Managing Director, KSRTC said in his statement that KSRTC will operate 100 plus buses in Tumkur city from KSRTC bus stand, Railway station, APMC, Junior College to Siddaganga Mutt to facilitate devotees.Further, additional buses will be operated from all Districts to Tumkur to cater devotees.These buses will operate both today and tomorrow he added.

Nasheman News : Amid all sorts of misinformation about Kader Khan’s funeral being tossed in sections of the media, his son Sarfaraz on Thursday clarified that Khan was laid to rest on Wednesday.


“My father was laid to rest on Wednesday at the Meadowvale Cemetery in Mississauga (Canada). It was attended by us — his family of three sons, relatives and fans who got to know of his passing,” said Sarfaraz.

Was it difficult for the family to lay their distinguished patriarch to rest so far away from home?

“Canada was my father’s home during his last years. All of us have moved to Canada,” said Sarfaraz who once tried making a career in Bollywood. He played Salman Khan’s friend in Tere Naam.

“Whatever I did as an actor was fulfilling while it lasted. But it’s behind me. I am very happy with what I’m doing now in Canada,” signed off Sarfaraz.

By: Rizwan Asad & Shaheen Raaj

Kader Khan – Bollywood’s Original Shahenshah of Comedy Left  for His Heavenly Abode

Kader Khan was indeed known for his exceptional comic timing & equally lauded for his writing acumen.

Kader Khan, the veteran Bollywood actor, breathed his last, at the ripe young age of 81, in a hospital in Canada on 31^st Dec, 2018.

Kader Khan had developed breathing issues & the doctors had transferred him from a ventilator to BiPAP ventilator.

Kader Khan’s son Sarfaraz Khan & his daughter-in-law were by his side @ the time of the death when he breathed his last.Prior to Kader Khan’s death when the news of his deteriorating health was reported Amitabh Bachan had tweeted, “Kader Khan, actor & writer of immense talent, lies ill in hospital. Prayers & duas for his well – being & recovery. Saw him perform on stage, welcomed him & his prolific writing for my films, great company, a Libran & many may not know, that he taught Mathematics,” It would be pertinent to note that since the beginning of his career in the year 1973, in the Indian movie industry, popularly referred to as Bollywood, Kader Khan had worked in over 350 movies.

Kader Khan had graduated from Ismail Yusuf College of Bombay University before breaking into the film industry. He was a professor of civil engineering before becoming an actor.

And then it was the Late superstar Rajesh Khanna who had given Kader Khan his 1^st ever big break as a dialogues writer for his film Roti. Thereafter he wrote dialogues for films like Himmatwala, Jaani Dost, Sarfarosh, Justice Chaudhury, Farz Aur Kanoon, Jeo Aur Jeene Do, Tohfa, Qaidi, Haisiyat & many more.

Kader Khan had succeeded very quickly as a passionate writer majorly because he wrote his lines in colloquial language. Not many are aware of the fact that Kader Khan has written books & has also elaborated the ghazals of Mirza Ghalib with more than 100 ghazals in his compilation.

In the year 2013, Kader Khan was awarded the Literary Shiromani Award for his contribution to the films. Kader Khan had also bagged the most prestigious Filmfare’s “Best Dialogues” awards” in the year 1982 & then again in the year 1993. Kader Khan, in fact, was nominated 9 times as “Best Comedian” in the Filmfare Awards. As an actor, Kader Khan received the Filmfare Award in “Best Supporting Role” in the year 1991 & once again as a “Best Supporting Role” in the year 2004.

Time to go down the memory lane to trace the chequered filmic journey & also his personal memoirs. So Kader Khan was born on 22^nd Oct, 1937 & left for his heavenly abode on 31^st Dec, 2018.

Kader Khan was an Afghan born Indian & Canadian film actor, screenwriter, comedian & director. As an actor, Kader Khan had appeared in over 300 films after his debut film in the 1973 film Daag, starring Rajesh Khanna, in which he had acted as a prosecuting attorney. 

Kader Khan was also prolific screenwriter for Bollywood films in 1970’s & even 1980’s. Kader Khan had graduated from Ismail Yusuf College affiliated to Bombay University. Before entering the film industry in early 1970’s, he taught at M H Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Mumbai as a professor of Civil Engineering.

Kader Khan was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. His father was Abdul Rahman Khan from Kandahar while his mother was Iqbal Begum from Pisin, British India (now in Balochistan, Pakistan).
Kader Khan had 3 brothers Shams Ur Rehman, Fazal Rehman & Habib Ur Rehman. He is an ethnic Pashtun of the Kakar tribe.

Kader Khan had enrolled in a local municipal school & later in the Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari, Mumbai after which he obtained a Master’s Diploma in Engineering (MIE) from the Institution Of Engineers (India) specializing in Civil Engineering. Between the year 1970 & the year 1975, he taught at M H Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla as a teacher of civil engineering.

While performing in a play in the Annual Day function of the college, he was noted by actor Dilip Kumar who signed him up for his next film.

Kader Khan used to write plays for theaters & was subsequently offered to write the script of Jawani Diwani. This is how his film career had started.

Kader Khan lived in Santacruz, Mumbai, the home of the Hindi film industry. He also had a family in Netherlands & even Canada. He had 3 sons: Sarfaraz Khan, Shahnawaz Khan & a 3^rd son in Canada. His son Sarfaraz Khan has also acted in several films. He also belongs to the family of Zaine Khan, who also works in the film industry as an actress & a model.

Year’s later Kader Khan had taken the citizenship of Canada. Kader Khan was an Indian Muslim.

Kader Khan had acted in over 300 films in Himd & Urdu & had also written the dialogues for over 250 Indian films, from 1970’s up to the turn of the 21^stcentury. At the insistence of Rajesh Khanna, Producer & Director Manmohan Desai had paid him a handsome amount of one lakh twenty-one thousand for writing the dialogues for the film Roti in the year 1974.

Kader Khan is most popularly recognized for working with actors like Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra,Feroz Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Govinda & in the films directed by Tatineni Rama Rao, K Raghvendra Rao, K Bapaiah, Narayan Rao Dasari, David Dhawan. He had also worked side-by-side with other comedians like Asrani, Shakti Kapoor & Johnny Lever. He had also co-starred with Amrish Puri, Prem Chopra & Anupam Kher in many films.
Kader Khan had enacted a large variety of parts in films like a supporting role of a father, uncle, brother, main villain or the side villain, guest actor & most importantly as a comedian.

Kader Khan had made his debut as an actor with Daag, starring Rajesh Khanna in the main lead role, wherein Kader Khan had played the supporting role as an advocate. He subsequently starred as supporting artiste with small roles in Dil Diwana, Goonj, Umar Qaid, Mukti, Chor Sipahee, Muqaddar Ka Sikander & Mr. Natwarlal. But he got more visibility with roles in films with Rajesh Khanna in lead roles like Mahachor, Chailla Babu, Fiffty Fiffty, Maqsad, Naya Kadam & Nasihat. The period from the year 1982 to the year 2005 is considered to be the peak period of his career as he established his versatility in acting.

Kader Khan had appeared as villain in films like Parvarish, Dhan Dhaulat, Lootmaar, Qurbani, Bulundi, Meri Awaaz Suno, Sanam Teri Kasam, Naseeb & Naukar Biwi Ka between the year 1976 & the year 1982. However it was only from the year 1982, that he gained popularity as villain with success of films with the lead hero being either Jeetendra or Rajesh Khanna & produced by South Indian production houses with the director being either Narayan Rao Dasari or Kovelamudi Bapaiah or K Raghvendra Rao or Rama Rao Tatineni – like Farz Aur Kanoon, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Samraat, Justice Chaudhury, Mawaali, Maqsad, Naya Kadam, Qaidi, Ramkali, Hoshiyar & Swarg Se Sunder.
Kader Khan also started getting lengthy roles as supporting actor after the year 1984 with films like Masterji, Dharm Adhikari, Nasihat, Dosti Dushmani, Ghar Sansaar, Loha, Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Insaaf Ki Pukar, Khudgarz, Sherni, Khoon Bhari Maang, Sone Pe Suhaaga, Vardi et al. From the year 1988, there were films written with him in the main lead like Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, Hum Hai Kamaal Ke, Baap Numbari Beta Dus Numbari etc.

Kader Khan’s 1^st ever attempt at comedy was with Himmatwala & Aaj Ka Daur. He had started doing the main comedy roles from the year 1989onward, with films like Sikka, Kishen Kanhaiya, Hum, Ghar Parivaar, Bol Radha Bol and continued through the 90’s with comedy roles in Aankhen, Taqdeerwala, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Dulhe Raja, Coolie No.1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Sooryavamsham, Judaai, Aunty No.1 & Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Raja Babu, Khudaar, Chote Sarkar, Judaai, Aunty No. 1, Gharwali Baharwali, Hero Hindustani, Sirf Tum, Anari No.1. Even in early 2000’s he attempted versatile roles with films like Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, Suno Sasurjee, Yeh Hai Jalwa & Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
Kader Khan had starred in his own comedy television series titled Hasna Mat, which aired on Star Plus in the year 2001. He made a comeback on Indian Television with a comedy series titled Hi! Padosi… Kaun Hai Doshi? on Sahara One.
Kader Khan later on appeared in films like Tevar in the year 2015, Lucky: No Time For Love in the year 2006 & Family: Ties Of Blood in the year 2006.It was Rajesh Khanna who gave him the break as a dialogues writer in his film Roti & thereafter he wrote dialogues for films with Rajesh Khanna in the lead like Mahachor, Chailla Babu, Dharam Kanta, Fiffty Fiffty, Naya Kadam, Masterji & Nasihat. Other successful films for which he has written or assisted in dialogues include films starring Jeetendra like Himmatwala, Jaani Dost, Sarfarosh, Justice Chaudhary, Fsarz Aur Kanoon, Jeo Aur Jeene Don, Tohfa, Qaidi, Haisiyat et al.

As a screenwriter, Kader Khan has worked with Manmohan Desai & Prakash Mehra for their films starring Amitabh Bachchan. Besides Amitabh Bachchan, he was the only one to work in the rival camps of Mehra & Desai. His films with Desai include Dharam Veer, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Coolie, Desh Premee, Suhaag, Parvarish & Amar Akbar Anthony, Jwalamukhi, Sharaabi, Lawaaris & Mjuqaddar Ka Sikandar.
Other Amitabh Bachchan films for which he has written dialogues are Mr, Natwrlal, Khoon Paina, Do Aur Dom Paanch, Satte Pe Satta, Inquilab, Geraftaar, Hum & Agnerpath.

Kader Khan has also written screenplays for films starring Amitabh like Agneepath & Naseeb.
In fact Kader Khan was preferred dialogues writer for films produced by Southern Indian production houses between the year 1982 to the year 1995 & Hindi films directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, Narayana Dasari Rao, K. Bapaiah & D. Rama Naidu. He also wrote dialogues in other successful films in the late 1980’s to the late 1990’s like Meri Awaaz Suno, Angaar, Jail Yatra, Satte Pe Satta, Katilon Ke Kaatil, Waqt Ki Awaz, Coolie No 1, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Kanoon Apna Apna, Karma, Sultanat, Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, Humshakal, Saajan Chale Sasuraal, Hero Hindustani, Aunty No.1 & Rajaji. He also wrote dialogues for films of Rakesh Roshan like Khoon Bhari Mang, Kala Bazaar & Khudgarz.
Kader Khan had been suffering from supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease. He was hospitalized on 28^th Dec, 2018 complaining of “breathlessness” in Canada, where he stayed with his son & daughter-in-law while seeking treatment. On 31^st Dec, 2018 (Canaian Time), Kader Khan’s son, Sarfaraz Khan, confirmed that Kader Khan had indeed passed away & he was no more.

Awards

2013: Sahitya Shiromani Award for his work & contributions to Hindi Film industry & Cinema.

Filmfare Award Winner

1982: Filmfare Award for “Best Dialogues” for Meri Awaaz Suno1991: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Baap Ek Numbari Beta Dus Numbri 1993: Filmfare Award for “Best Dialogues” for Angaar. 

Filmfare Award Nominee

1984: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Himmatwala 

1986: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Aaj Ka Daur

1990: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Sikka 1992: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Hum 1994: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Aankhen 1995: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Main Khiladi Tu Anari 1996: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Coolie no 1 1997: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Saajan Chale Sasuraal 

1999: Filmfare “Best Comedian” award for Dulhe Raja 

Kader Khan was recognized by the AFMI (American Federation of Muslims from India) for his achievement & service to the Muslim community in India.

The chronological & exhaustive list of Kader Khan films as an actor are Fajr Al Islam, Daag, Gupt Gyan, Sagina, Benaam, Goonj, Dil Diwana, Anari, Noor – E – Ilahi, Zamane Se Pooho, Maha Chor, Adaalat, Bairaag, Hunterwali 77, Khoon Pasina, Chhailla Babu, Mukti, Parvarish, Chor Sipahi, Agar!!,  Atyachaar, Bhola Bhala, Mūqaddar Ka Sikandar, Shalimar, Chowki No 11, Mr. Natwarlal, Suhaag, Zulm Ki Pukar, Room No 203, Dhan Daulat, Do Aur Do Paanch, Lootmaar, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Qurbani, Unees Bees, Be-Rahem, Jwalamukhi, Ganga Aur Suraj, Abdullah, Sadqa Kamli Wale Ka, Kasam Bhawani Ki, Bulundi, Naseeb, Ahista Ahista, Yaarana, Shakka, Shama, Fiffty Fiffty, Gehra Zakham, Meri Aawaaz Suno, Kaalia, Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai, Raaz, Satte Pe Satta, Vakil Babu, Teesri Ankh, Desh Premee, Sanam Teri Kasam, Raaj Mahal, Waqt Waqt Ki Baat, Samraat, Pyar Mein Sauda Nahin, Mehndi Rang Layegi, Lakshmi, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Farz Aur Kanoon, Salaam – E – Mohabbat, Mangal Pandey, Himmatwala, Mahaan, Jaani Dost, Woh Jo Haseena, Naukar Biwi Ka, Justice Chaudhary, Mawali, Coolie, Raaste Aur Rishte, Karate, Kaise Kaise Log, Chor Police, Mohabbat Ka Masiha, Meri Adalat, Inquilab, Tohfa, Ghar Ek Mandir, Maqsad, Haisiyat, Gangva, Naya Kadam, John Jani Janardan.  Yaadon Ki Zanjeer, Sharara, Shapath, Qaidi, Mera Faisla, Maya Bazaar, Kanoon Meri Muthi Mein, Kamyab, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Captain Barry, Bad Aur Badnaam, Akalmand, Mera Jawab, Sarfarosh, Tawaif, Ramkali, Mahaguru, Balidaan, Patal Bhairavi, Ameer Aadmi Gareeb Aadmi, Masterji, Wafadaar, Bepanah, Geraftaar, Char Maharathi, Lover Boy, Pathar Dil, Hoshiyaar, Ghar Dwaar, Aaj Ka Daur, Dilwaala, Swarg Se Sundar, Locket, Dharam Adhikaari, Muddat, Nasihat, Daku Bijli,  Dosti Dushmani, Suhagan, Singhaasan, Intekaam Ki Aag, Insaaf Ki Aawaz, Ghar Sansaar, Aag Aur Shola, Sachi Ibadat, Imsaaniyat Ke Dushman, Maa Beti, Loha,   Pyar Kar Ke Dekho, Tera Karam Mera Dharam, Majaal, Khudgarz, Sindoor, Hifazat, Himmat Aur Mehnat, Insaf Ki Pukar, Watan Ke Rakhwaale, Naam O Nishan, Jawab Hum Denge, Ghar Ka Sukh, Besahara, Apne Apne, Som Mangal Shani, Geeta Ki Saugandh, Bijlee Aur Toofan, Dariya Dil, Shahenshah, Pyar Ka Mandir, Shukriya, Kasam, Kab Tak Chup Rahungi, Charnon Ki Saugandh, Woh Mili Thi, Sherni, Shoorveer, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Waqt Ki Aawaz, Soorma Bhopali, Khoon Bhari Maang, Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Paigham, Sone Pe Suhaaga, Saazish, Pyar Mohabbat, Mulzim, Mar Mitenge, Intequam, Bhed Bhaav, Aurat Teri Yehi Kahani, Izhaar, Vardi, Gair Kannoni, Bade Ghar Ki Beti, Nishaane Baazi, Billoo Badshah, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Paraya Ghar, Dost, Sikka, Kala Bazaar, Kanoon Apna Apna, Chaalbaz, Tujhe Nahi Chodoonga, Teri Payal Mere Geet, Majboor, Hum Bhi Insaan Hai, Awara Zindagi, Meri Lalkaar, Baap Numbari Beta Dus Numbari, Sher Dil, Apmaan Ki Aag, Shera Shamshera, Shaandaar, Qayamat Ki Raat,  Pyar Ka Karz, Pyar Ka Devta, Muqaddar Ka Badshah, Jawani Zindabad, Kishen Kanhaiyya, Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, Princess From Kathmandu, Hum, Khoon Ka Karz, Karz Chukana Hai, Ramwati, Do Matwale, Naachne Gaanewaale, Swar Yahan Narak Yahan, Indrajeet, Saajan, Yaara Dildaara, Trinetra, Sapnon Ka Mandir, Phoolwati, Ghar Parivar, Ganga Jumuna Ki Lalkaar, Raju Dada, Meri Janeman, Dil Hi Toh Hai, Vansh, Mera Dil Tere Liye, Suryavanshi, Parasmani, Basanti Tangewali, Tyagi, Ganga Bani Shola, Bol Radha Bol, Honeymoon Humhakal, Angaar, Ghar Jamai, Kamsin, Daulat Ki Jung, Umar 55 ki Dil Bachpan Ka, Naagin Aur Lootere, Maa, Kasam, Insaaf Ki Devi, Ganga Ka Vachan, Apaatkaal, Kayda Kanoon, Badi Bahen, Rang, Dil Hai Betaab, Gurudev, Hum Hai Kamaal ke, Dil Tera Aashiq, Aulad Ke Dushman, Dhanwan, Shatranj, Zakhmo Ka Hisaab, Meherban, Jawani Ki Shatranj, Dosti Ki Saugandh, Chahunga Main Tujhe, Aashiq Awara, Ankhen, Rakhwaale, Raja Babu, Prem Shakti, Imsaaf Apne Lahoo Se, Saajan Ka Ghar Pehla Pehla Pyar, Mohabbat Ki Arzoo, Aatish, Eeena Meena Deeka, Aag, Main Khiladi Tu Anadi, Ghar Ki Izzat, Mr. Azaad, Khuddar, Choti Bahoo, Andaz, The Don, Taqdeerwala, Anokha Andaz, Taaqat, Coolie No 1, Hulchul, Oh! Darling Yeh Hai India, Veer, Yaarana, Diya Aur Toofan, Vartmaan, Surakshaa, Jallad, Sindoor Ki Holi, Maahir, Rangbaaz, Sapoot, Chhote Sarkar, Ek Tha Raja, Bhishma, Aatank, Allah Meherban Toh Gadha Pehlwan, Judaai, Judwa, Hero No 1, Benarsi Babu, Zameer, Tarazu, Ek Phool Teen Kaante, Hamesha, Deewana Mastana, Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi, Bhai, Shapath, Sanam, Naseeb, Dadagiri, Maha-Yudh, Aag Aur Tezaab, Jaane Jigar, Aunty no 1, Mard, Gharwaali Baharwaali, Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyaan Chhote Miyaan, Hero Hindustaani, Kudrat, Tirchi Topiwaale, Phhol Bane Pathar, Mere Do Anmol Ratan, Sikandar Sadak Ka, Aa Ab Laut Chalein, Anari No !, Sooryavansham, Rajaji, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Sanyasi, Mera Naam, Jaanwar, Sirf Tum, Nyaydaata, Dulhan Hum Le Jaayenge, Krodh, Joru Ka Ghulam, Kunwara, Dhadkan, Tera Jadoo Chal Gaya, Billa No 786, Ittefaq, Dial 100, Haan Maine Bhi Pyar Kiya, Badhaai Ho Badhai, Yeh Hai Jalwa, Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare, Wah! Tera Kya Kehna, Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, Chalo Ishq Ladaye, Sindoor Ki Saugandh, Angar: The Fire, Basti, Parwana, Fun2shh, Kaun Haai Jo Sapnon Mein Aaya, Suno Sasurji, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, Lucky, Khullam Khulla Pyar Karen, Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai, Family, Jigyasa, Umar, Undertrail, Jahan Jayeega Hume Payeega, Mehbooba, Deshdrohi, Desh Pardesh, Deewana Main Deewana, Dil Bhi Khaali Jeb Bhi Khaali, Ungli, Lateef, Ho Gaya Dimaag Ka Dahi, Aman Ke Farishtey & Masti Nahi Sasti,

Kader Khan had Produced only 1 film titled Shama

Kader Khan’s films as a Screenwriter are Jawani Diwaani, Benaam, Roti, Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Mukkadar Ka Sikandar, Suhag, Mr. Natwarlal, Yaarana, Deah Premee, Lawaris, Khuddar, Coolie, Kamyab, Maqsad, Qaidi, Sharaabi, Hoshiyaar, Balidaan, Singhaasan, Hatya, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Khoon Bhari Maang, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Honeymoon, Diya Aur Toofan, Bhai & Aunty No 1. 

By : Pramesh S Jain

ADIEU Tiger Madhukar Shetty:Nation bids ADIEU to Upright Honest role model IPS officer Madhukar Shetty confined to flames with full State honours:

A teary eyed Yeddadi village bid farewell to its favourite son of the soil K.Madhukar Shetty here on Sunday.
Senior police officials headed by Doley Barman,Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA),where Shetty was posted as the Deputy Director.Minister U.T.Khader and a host of senior police officials from the academy were present at his final rites.Karnataka state police battled back their tears when Murali Shetty brother of the IPS officer lit the funeral pyre.
The Karnataka Home Minister,M.B.Patil with other ministers and Karnataka DG&IGP,Neelamani N Raju with Bengaluru city police commissioner,T.Suneel Kumar and with all IPS officers and other officers and Men in Khakhi bid a tearful adieu to senior IPS officer Madhukar Shetty at the Armed Police Training School campus Yelahanka where his mortal remains were kept on Saturday.
Senior IPS Officer from the State K. Madhukar Shetty (47) passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Friday night following brief illness.
Shetty, known for his participation in operations against the forest brigand Veerappan as well as Maoists, besides his relentless crusade against corruption, succumbed to lung- and heart-related complications Saturday. The son of the late veteran Kannada journalist Vaddarse Raghuram Shetty, he is survived by his wife and daughter.
He was hospitalised over a week ago for suspected H1N1 infection-induced Pneumonia. He underwent surgery at the Hyderabad hospital on Wednesday and was on life support. He passed away at about 8.30 pm.
He was serving as Deputy Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad. Madhukar Shetty was the son of renowned journalist late Vaddarse Raghuram Shetty who started Kannada newspaper ‘Mungaru’ in the 1980s.
Hailing from Udupi, the 1999 batch IPS Officer (Karnataka Cadre) served as ASP in Bengaluru Rural District, as Chamarajanagar SP, Chikkamagalur SP and as SP of Special Task Force during the last phase of anti-Veerappan operations.
Known as an upright officer, he played a major role in Karnataka Lokayukta’s inquiry into the Ballari mining scam as Lokayukta SP. He later took a five-year sabbatical and went to the US to study further.
Madhukar Shetty had recently returned to service and was serving as the Deputy Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National  Police Academy at Hyderabad.
Shobha karandalje, BJP MP,told media persons that,Madhukar Shetty had worked against Naxals in Sringeri.He was a sincere worker in the Lokayukta.He left for further studies to abroad after being disheartened by the government’s approach none of us expected him to pass away so soon at the age of 47 we are all extremely saddened she added. 
M.B.Patil,Home Minister of Karnataka state told media persons,The DG will get other reports as well as reports from the hospital if something suspicious is found in the reports further action will be taken he added.
D.K.Shivakumar,Water resources minister told media persons that,Madhukar Shetty worked with us I was shocked to hear the news of his death last night his death should be investigated to find if it was due to natural causes or any other probe should be done he added.
Deeply saddened by the untimely death of our colleague Sri Madhukar Shetty IPS. Honest and sincere, he was an epitome of virtues that are worth emulation by anyone D.Roopa IPS tweeted. 
Annamalai K, DCP South, said, it is Sad and tragic to hear our dearest Madhukar Shetty sir is no more. Had the privilege of knowing his close relatives in Udupi and it’s remarkable for 47 years he had this fierce will power and unbending ethic which was channelled to make our world a better place.May be the practicalities of our world couldn’t touch or change him from his purest state of being.His deeds in Chikkamagaluru are legendary. Land distribution to the poor which was encroached by the estate owners.He pushed his DC to do that.A village is named after him by the grateful people; Every SP who has worked there is benchmarked to him not only for the work we do but for the ideals with which we live; his missionary zeal non-tolerance for petty corruption; taking officers to his home for lunch after a crime meeting. List is endless.As the welsh poet,Dylan Thomas memorably wrote – “Rage, rage against the dying of the light and do not go gentle into that good night”.You didn’t not go gently sir, you have left an indelible mark and l’m sure you will continue to live among us with your ideals. Rest In Peace sir,Annamalai said.
Crackdown on illegal mining
Shetty was an integral part of the team that exposed illegal iron ore mining in Ballari, the backyard of powerful mining baron Janardhan Reddy.
During his tenure as the superintendent of police (SP) for Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, between 2005 and 2006, he created a place in the hearts of many by helping the homeless find a safe roof.
It was here that he, along with the then deputy commissioner Harsh Gupta, took on rich planters who had encroached on government land.
In 2006, when a group of 35 families was evicted from the Tatkola forest, allegedly on the orders of government officials, Shetty and Gupta came up with the idea of allocating 64 acres of the land reclaimed from encroachers, on the edge of the Sargod Kundur reserve forest, to the families.
As a mark of gratitude, the people named the village Gupta-Shettyhalli.
Against corruption
While serving as superintendent of police with the Karnataka Lokayukta between 2009 and 2011, he was part of the team that investigated the several corruption cases filed against then chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and minister Katta Subramanya Naidu.
These investigations proved costly for Yeddyurappa, now the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, who ended up losing the CM’s chair in their wake.
The Lokayukta at the time, Justice Santosh Hegde (Retd), said Shetty had done “wonderful job as part of the team that exposed illegal mining”.
He also recalled how Shetty took on Naidu.
“When the decision was taken to establish the Bangalore airport in Devanahalli, Katta Subramanya began buying up land around the area,” Hegde told ThePrint. “He also began coercing people to give up their land. We received several complaints in the Lokayukta and Madhukar Shetty investigated them. Katta went to jail after the thorough investigation conducted by him.”
Dedicated to the job
Shetty, an officer of the 1999 batch, also served as SP in the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu special task force set up to track down Veerappan, who was killed in 2004.
Colleagues recall the events that followed to emphasise Shetty’s honesty and dedication to the job.
After the operation, the government offered all the members of the task force a piece of land each. Shetty refused, saying it was his duty to have been part of the operation.  Such was his commitment to his uniform, said a senior police officer.
“There are only a few officers left who can stand up for what is right and never bend, that is Madhukar Shetty sir,” said one of the police officers he trained while attached to the Karnataka Police Academy, Mysuru.
“He would never have a cup of tea without paying for it and would always wait for the change after paying his bill,” said another police officer. “This showed his integrity.”
He also never used the government vehicle assigned to him for personal use. Shetty’s driver said that when posted at the Karnataka Police Academy, he would take the state transport corporation bus for visits to his hometown in Udupi.
He once even pulled up an officer who used his office vehicle for personal chores. “As SP, Chikkamagaluru, he found out that one of the inspectors was misusing the office car. He immediately ordered the car to be withdrawn from that officer and asked the inspector to take a bus and meet him at the SP office,” said an officer close to Shetty.
“Later, this decision of pulling up the officer was announced through the police wireless from the Chikkamagaluru police control room,” the officer added.
“Not always rosy”.
However, there was also a spell of disenchantment with the slow judicial system, which many a time even let off the corrupt, and Shetty took a two-year study sabbatical. This was, however, extended by three years as he completed his PhD in public administration from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany, New York.
Even so, he would encourage younger officers not to lose hope. “Stand up for at least one thing, once in your lifetime,” Shetty would advise young officers. “You may not do everything, every time. But just take up one thing at a time and stand up for it. One thing.”

 

 He might be gone, but the world he created with strokes of his imagination will live on forever. Stan Lee believed his universe of superheroes and super villains will keep on entertaining people around the globe, making his legacy eternal.

In a rare interview to Indian media back in 2016, Stan Lee had opened up about changing with time, his fascination with Indian culture and the urge to keep on creating new characters.

“I think there will always be people who prefer to read traditional comic books over watching the films,” Stan Lee had told IANS over email when asked about films having an edge over comic books among today’s youth.

A legend in the comic book world who helped usher in a new era of superhero storytelling, Stan Lee died at the age of 95 on Monday in Los Angeles — making it hard for people to take in the sad news and pause to acknowledge his extraordinary contribution to the entertainment world.

He was best known for co-creating Marvel’s beloved superheroes like Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Daredevil, Black Panther and Doctor Strange.

Despite focussing on creating a fantastical world, Lee was always ahead of the times, rooted in reality and accepting of change — which showed in his work and in his opinions.

“It’s wonderful to see so many options out there with new digital platforms that can let anyone read comics or watch these characters anytime.

“Whether a person is young or old, comics can appeal to anyone. People who love comics will continue to read them, despite how popular the movie adaptations have become,” added the icon, who is credited for bringing a sense of reality in the lives of superheroes with a complex emotional storyline.

He went on to say, “Smartphones have been a great advancement for the comic book industry. It allows people to be able to access comics instantly and at all times. I think these types of improvements in technology are going to do big things for the comic book world.”

Born as Stanley Lieber, Stan Lee started his career in 1939 as an office boy at Timely Comics, a company which would later took the form of Marvel. He soon began writing, and worked as a writer, editor and occasional illustrator.

He picked up the pseudonym of “Stan Lee” with his comic book debut “Captain America Foils the Traitor’s Revenge”, and later made it his legal name. There was no looking back.

“I love my work and I feel very fortunate to do what I do,” he said.

Stan Lee also worked as an editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

In 2001, Stan Lee, along with Gill Champion and Arthur Lieberman, formed POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment to develop film, television and video game properties.

And as Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment, Lee created several new characters and stories. And also became known for his cameo appearances in Marvel films.

“I’m open to any type of cameo (in Bollywood superhero film as well). I like trying different things that I’ve never done before… And I plan to keep creating characters with my company POW! Entertainment,” he said in the IANS interview.

He also expressed his fascination with India, and how he got to understand the culture while making Indian superhero Chakra.

“I’ve always been intrigued by Indian culture. It’s so philosophical and rich in tradition. This is the first superhero I am creating specifically for the Indian market, so this is a new and exciting experience for me,” he said, adding that it is great to show diversity and the “world would be ready for a Bollywood superhero”.

 

 Thousands of people, including union and state ministers and the general public, paid homage to late Union Minister Ananth Kumar here on Tuesday.

The 59-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader died on Monday at a private hospital here due to multiple organ failure.

Kumar’s body was kept in a glass casket draped in the national flag for people to pay their last respects.

Thousands of people, including school children, gathered at the National College Grounds from across Bengaluru to pay homage to him.

Among the national leaders who paid floral tributes to Kumar were Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala and Union Minister for Statistics and Implementation D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

The Vice-President laid a floral wreath on the casket containing Kumar’s body and consoled Kumar’s widow Tejaswini, their two daughters Aishwarya and Vijeta and the late Minister’s siblings – brother Nand Kumar and sister Suhasini.

State leaders including BJP Karnataka unit President B.S. Yeddyurappa, former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, Congress Lok Sabha legislator from Karnataka M. Veerappa Moily and other legislators also paid tributes to Kumar.

A state funeral will be held later in the day with military honours and a 21-gun salute before the last rites which will be conducted at the Chamarajpet crematorium in the city’s southwest suburb.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP’s national president Amit Shah and other Union Ministers are expected to attend the funeral.

Kumar’s body was shifted from his residence at Basavangudi to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit office in Malleshwaram in the northwestern suburb at 9 a.m. on a flower-bedecked military vehicle by personnel from the Army, Air Force and Navy.

The body was later shifted to the National College Grounds at around 11 a.m. for the public to pay tributes.

Party cadres from across the country had earlier gathered at the state unit office and paid their respects to Kumar.

Kumar, a six-time parliamentarian from the high-profile Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency since 1996, held the Parliamentary Affairs and Chemicals Fertilisers portfolios in the NDA-led government at the Centre.

He had undergone treatment for cancer in the UK and the US since August and was admitted to a city hospital since October 21.

IANS

Hundreds of BJP leaders and cadres on Tuesday paid their last respects to the mortal remains of Union Minister Ananth Kumar, who suddenly passed away here a day before, an official said.

The 59-year-old, who was ailing from cancer, died on Monday at a private hospital here due to multiple organ failure.

“Kumar’s body was brought to the party office in Malleshwaram from his residence at Basavangudi on a flower-bedecked military around 9 a.m.,” party spokesman S. Shantaram told IANS.

The cortege carrying the glass casket was draped in the national flag.

It was escorted by the city police on the 10km ride, clearing traffic during the peak hour, as the procession was already running behind schedule.

The casket was kept in the main hall of the party office as state unit chief B.S. Yeddurappa, K.S. Eshwarappa, R. Ashok, Union Ministers D.V. Sadananda Gowda and Ramesh Jigjinagi, party’s members of Parliament and the state legislature among others gathered to pay their final floral tributes.

Many of the cadres arrived across the state by overnight trains, buses and private vehicles, Shantaram said.

“The body will be taken to the National College grounds at Basavangudi in the city’s southern suburb by 11 a.m., and kept in state till afternoon,” the official added.

A state funeral would be held later in the day with full military honours and 21-gun salute before the last rites are conducted in accordance with the Hindu rites at the Chamarajpet crematorium here.

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and party’s national president Amit Shah were expected to attend the last rites.

IANS

 

 Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.N. Ananth Kumar, who died on Monday, was widely regarded as an able political organiser who helped build the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka to expand the party’s reach in the country’s south.

Along with the party’s state unit president B.S. Yeddyurappa, Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda and others, Kumar built the BJP across the southern state into a formidable alternative to the Congress and the Janata Dal.

Kumar’s organizational skills and proficiency in Kannada, Hindi, Marathi and English caught the attention of the party’s top leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani, who made him a BJP national General Secretary at a young age.

“Kumar rose from the ranks to the national level in the BJP and the government, first as a student leader and later as an able party organiser,” BJP Karnataka spokesman S. Shantaram told IANS.

He had another ability — winning friends across the political class.

An urban face of the BJP, the 59-year-old Kumar was a six-time parliamentarian from the high-profile Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency since 1996.

He became a Union Minister at a young age (37) in the Vajpayee’s governments of 1998-99 and 1999-2004.

Kumar again became a Union Minister in May 2014 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave him the Chemicals and Fertilisers portfolio and, later, the Parliamentary Affairs portfolio.

In 2014, he defeated Congress star candidate and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who entered the political arena after resigning as Chairman of the state-run Unique Identification Authority of India (UIADA).

Kumar’s tryst with politics began in college days during the 1980s when he was elected as the state and national secretary of the Akhila Bharatiya Vidhya Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Sangh Parivar.

He was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as an organiser at Hubli-Dharwad in the state’s northwest region before joining the BJP in 1988.

Kumar was among those who helped the BJP to take power in Karnataka on its own in 2008.

Born into a middle class Brahmin family in Bengaluru on July 22, 1959, Kumar went to school in the city and joined college at Hubli when his father H.N. Narayan Shastry, a railway employee, was transferred to the northwest town about 400 km from here. His mother Girja, was a home maker.

Kumar graduated in Arts from K.S. Arts College and in Law from J.S.S. Law College at Hubli with B.A. and LL.B degrees from Karnataka University in Dharwad.

Kumar’s siblings are younger brother Nand Kumar and younger sister Suhasini.

Kumar was the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Youva Morcha and became its national secretary before the 1996 Lok Sabha elections.

He was also the party’s state unit president in 2003 and contributed to making the BJP a powerful opposition after the 2004 elections.

IANS