Veteran actor Yusuf Hussain, 73, popularly known for films like Vivah, Dhoom 2, Raees and Dil Chahta Hai, breathed his last on Friday night due to COVID-19 complications.

Confirming the sad news on Twitter, his son-in-law Hansal Mehta penned an emotional note for Yusuf Hussain. In his note, Mehta wrote how his father-in-law helped him with his acclaimed film Shahid at a time when he had a non-existent career as a filmmaker.

“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,” wrote Mehta.

“Life will never be the same. I will miss you terribly. My Urdu will remain broken. And yes – love you love you love you,” he added.

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RIP Yusuf Husain. pic.twitter.com/laP0b1U732

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) October 29, 2021

Many B-town actors and other prominent figures have expressed their grief on Twitter.

Abhishek tweeted: “#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.”

The actor has worked with the late actor in the 2003 film Kuch Naa Kaho and forthcoming movie Bob Biswas.

#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

“Sad News!!! Condolences to Safeena and Hansal Mehta and the entire family!!! Rest in peace Yusuf saab,” wrote Manoj Bajpayee.

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Sad News!!! Condolences to @safeenahusain @mehtahansal & the entire family!!! Rest in peace Yusuf saab🙏 https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/2021/10/actor-yusuf-hussain-passes-away-at-73-b-town-stars-condole-sad-demise/amp/

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) October 30, 2021