Actor Pawan Kalyan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his sorrow over the passing of his martial arts mentor, Shihan Hussaini. The renowned Tamil actor and martial arts expert succumbed to cancer, prompting Pawan to reveal that he was in tears upon receiving the news. Here is his heartfelt message.

Pawan Kalyan pays tribute to Shihan Hussaini

In his message, Pawan honored his mentor, describing him as a "legendary martial artist and an extraordinary archer, painter, sculptor, and musician who devoted his life to advancing and transforming martial arts and archery in India." He also shared his gratitude that his guru was able to spend some of his last moments watching Pawan's recent interview.

"I had planned to visit him on the 29th, but I was saddened to learn that he passed away last night. The discipline and skills I acquired under his mentorship have profoundly influenced me both physically and mentally. His rigorous training instilled in me the courage and determination that continue to guide my path. His legacy in martial arts, archery, and the fine arts will always be cherished," Pawan wrote, adding, "His impact on martial arts and archery will be everlasting, and his teachings will inspire generations to come. My deepest condolences to his family, my fellow students, and my senior Senseis."

He concluded his message with, "One final ‘Hoyz’ to my esteemed Shihan. Tears stream down my face, and a lump forms in my throat as I write this, feeling a profound sorrow in my heart. May his warrior spirit find peace in the universal spirit."

Pawan Kalyan about his guru Hussaini

In a recent interview with Thanthi TV, Pawan expressed his admiration for his mentor, Hussaini, and shared his motivations for pursuing martial arts. He stated, “I took up karate because I was fascinated by the idea of superpowers. I admired Shihan Hussaini; he once set himself on fire after dousing himself in petrol. I was intrigued by the concept of mind over matter. So, I approached him and asked how he accomplished that. He simply replied, Just do it.”

Pawan further explained that his desire to learn karate stemmed from feelings of frustration and a need to channel his ‘wild energy’ into something more ‘constructive. He noted that Hussaini treated his karate school with the seriousness of a traditional gurukul, saying, “Perhaps he wanted to challenge me, I’m not sure. He would assign me tasks like cleaning the premises and bathrooms and bringing him tea, and I complied with all of it.”

Hussaini’s family announced his passing on Facebook, stating, “I am deeply saddened to share that HU has departed from us. HU will be at the High Command, his residence in Besant Nagar until this evening.--Hussaini and family, Kamana/Mahima.” Earlier this month, Hussaini had disclosed his decision to donate his body to science.

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