Shihan Hussaini is a renowned martial arts exponent, archery teacher, sculptor, actor, host, and a lot more. He trained many and the most celebrated are Thalapathy Vijay who is now venturing into politics with his party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazagam (TVK) and AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, chief of Jana Sena.
He is currently battling for life due to blood cancer. Speaking to scribes, Shihan Hussaini came up with the request to his proteges. He said “Every day is a struggle, but I am a man of Karate… I can’t let cancer keep me away from what I love doing… and that is Martial arts and Archery,” said Hussaini, who shared that he needs two units of blood every single day. “I can’t go on like this, I know. I am selling my training centre, which is like a temple to me, to ensure I am taken care of till I am there.”
Talking about Pawan Kalyan,he said “You know, I was the one who named him Pawan. I know if it reaches his ears, he’d pay heed to my words. But I do hope he buys the centre, and continues to run it as one. I know he has achieved great heights, and is now the Deputy Chief Minister. But I’ve known him since the days he trained under me, used to clean the centre, give me my tea, etc. We used to talk about our dream of taking martial arts everywhere. I hope he realises that dream now,”
He also spoke about Vijay saying “I wish Vijay, in some capacity, ensures that every home in Tamil Nadu has an archery enthusiast, and someone who would go on to represent the State and the country in various events, including the Olympics.”