The noted bollywood producer and father of actor Aamir Khan, late Tahir Hussain passed away yesterday after a cardiac arrest. He was 79 years old. According to family resources of Amir Khan he had a massive heart attack on day before and at the time of unfortunate happening Amir Khan along with Kiran was at Los Angeles and is returning back to India. Funeral is going to take place today.

His reputation in Bollywood has been established due to being producer of blockbuster movies like, ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’ (1993),’Zakhmee’ (1975),’Anamika’ (1973) and’Caravan’ (1973). He also directed Aamir for the first time in his first directed movie ‘Tum Mere Ho’ in 1990. He also acted in classics like “Janam Janam Na Saath’ (1977),’ Pyar Ka Mausam’ (1969) and ‘Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai’ (1961). He is survived by his wife and two sons Aamir and Faisal and two daughters, Farhat and Nikhat.