Karate Champ who named Pawan Kalyan is no more - RIP

Popular Karate expert and film actor Shihan Hussaini who is known for his lively personality has passed away following his battle with leukemia. The news comes as big heartbreak for his fans and followers for prayed for his speedy recovery. Shihan, is known for coaching popular actors Pawan Kalyan and Vijay for their respective films. he actor died after battling leukemia, a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, the bone marrow and lymphatic system. A personality with a never-give-up attitude, Shihan, became a popular individual amongst Tamilians, after his karate school ads were pasted across walls in Chennai, and his quirky cooking shows grabbed their attention. Although fans were hopeful to see him recover, Shihan addressed the status of his ill health and said he doesn't have too many days to live. He has passed away at the age of 60 - within 22 days of his cancer diagnosis. Shihan made his acting debut in the iconic film Punnagai Mannan directed by K. Balachander, and later gained recognition for playing a coach in Vijay's Badri. He also worked with Rajinikanth in the Hollywood movie Bloodstone. Beyond cinema, Hussaini is an archery coach, who has trained over 400 archers from India. Shihan's last wishes to actors Vijay and Pawan Kalyan

Talking about his last wish, he requested Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to fulfil it. He said "I named him Pawan, and I believe he will hear my words. I hope he will buy the center and continue its operations. He has reached great heights and is now a Deputy Chief Minister, but I remember him from the days when he trained under me, cleaned the center, and served me tea." Last week the Tamil Nadu government gave financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh. As per the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the assistance was extended to Hussaini, who has been making contributions to archery in both India and Tamil Nadu by training youth in modern archery, according to a press note. Pawan Kalyan send his condolences. His wish to actor and TVK Chief Vijay was "I wish Vijay would support my vision of having an archery enthusiast in every Tamil household and ensure that someone from the state represents the nation at the Olympics,"