New Delhi

Bollywood and TV personality Yusuf Hussain, who played genteel roles in film TV serials  passed away due to Covid.

Hansal Mehta, director and his son-in-law, broke the news of his death on social media with a touching post:”I really became an orphan today."

Penning an emotional note he Tweed; ‘Heartbroken. My life will never be the same.”

 Director Hansal Mehta shared a photo of Yusuf Hussain along with his post and wrote, " "I had completed 2 schedules of Shahid. And we were stuck. 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. To remind all those women in heaven that they are 'Duniya ki sabse khubsurat ladki' and all the men that they are 'Haseen naujwaan'. And then to end with a booming 'love you love you love you'. Yusuf Saab I owe this new life to you. I am truly orphaned today. Life will never be the same. I will miss you terribly. My Urdu will remain broken. And yes - love you love you love you!"

Yusuf Hussain was admitted to Leelawati hospital of Mumbai for treatment of Covid-19. He passed away on Saturday at the age of 73.

The death of Yusuf Hussain left the film industry, his family and friends heartbroken. Hansal Mehta is married to Safeena, Yusuf Hussain's daughter.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. #YusufHusain.. had the pleasure of working with him on Dil Chahta Hai and remember him fondly and with respect. RIP 🙏🏽

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) October 30, 2021

Hansal has written an emotional post by sharing a picture of Yusuf Hussain on social media. The late actor had helped her complete the 2012 film Shahid, which starred Rajkummar Rao.

#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

Several Boolowoods stars have paid their tributes to the late actor.