Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Karate Expert, Sculptor, Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1958 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 25, Mar, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Madurai, Madras State, India |
| Date of Death | 25/03/2025 |
Latest News about Shihan Hussaini
25/03/2025
Shihan Hussaini passed away in Chennai on March 25, 2025, after a prolonged battle with blood cancer and aplastic anemia. He had publicly shared details of his illness and treatment, and his death prompted widespread tributes from the Tamil film industry, martial arts community, and government officials. Before his death, he announced his intention to donate his body for medical research.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Syed Ali Murtuza Hussaini |
| Nickname | HU |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Address | High Command, Besant Nagar, Chennai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/04/2010 |
Family
| Father | Dr Syed Abdul Quadir Hussaini (professor, author) |
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| Mother | Meher Babu (deceased) |
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| Spouse | Anita Hussaini (karate athlete) |
| Children | 1 Daughter |
Career
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| Last Film | Chennai City Gangsters (2025) | ||||
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Favourites
| Politician | J. Jayalalithaa |
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| Actor | Al Pacino |
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| Song | Leaving on a Jet Plane (1969) by John Denver |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Madurai and was active in various extracurricular activities during school and college. | |
| 2. Started a rock band named Jet Liners where he was the guitarist-vocalist. | |
| 3. Trained in Carnatic and Western vocals, composing songs during his college days. | |
| 4. Conducted photography courses for budding photographers. | |
| 5. Acted in several Tamil films including Velaikkaran (1987) and Chennai City Gangsters (2025). | |
| 6. Trained in Karate and Taekwondo under notable experts in Japan, later teaching children. | |
| 7. Established a security and bodyguard agency called High Profile. | |
| 8. Founded the Archery Association of Tamil Nadu, training over 7000 archers. | |
| 9. Renowned for his sculpting skills and created famous sculptures. | |
| 10. A motivational speaker who participated in events and workshops. | |
| 11. Lent his voice to various songs and performed live in stage shows. | |
| 12. Worked as a chef-host in the Tamil cookery show Athiradi Samayal in 2008. | |
| 13. Acted as a judge on the Tamil reality show Vellum Thiramai (2022). | |
| 14. Documented his battle with cancer on social media, drawing attention and support from the government. | |
| 15. An ardent animal lover and engaged in social welfare activities. | |
| 16. Enjoyed traveling and reading books during his free time. | |
| 17. Planned to donate his body for research purposes before his demise. | |
| 18. Painted 56 portraits of J. Jayalalithaa using his blood to mark her 56th birthday in 2004. |