It aches to write about Kader Khan in the past tense. The versatile actor, who is known for his impeccable performances, and has rendered his work since decades to the Hindi film industry, has left for heavenly abode. The 81-year-old breathed his last on 1 January 2019 on New Year's Day. Due to prolonged illness, and contracting pneumonia at the last stage, Kader Khan finally gave up on life, and has etched a special place in the history of Hindi film industry, which is truly irreplaceable.