Shihan Hussaini, Tamil Actor and Archery Pioneer, Dies at 60

The martial artist and mentor, known for his devotion to Jayalalithaa and extreme physical feats, succumbed to blood cancer and donated his body for medical research.

• Shihan Hussaini passed away on March 25, 2025, in Chennai at the age of 60 after battling blood cancer.
• His body is currently at his Besant Nagar residence for public tributes before being transported to Madurai for final rites later today.
• A trailblazer in Tamil Nadu's archery community, Hussaini founded the Archery Association of Tamil Nadu and mentored numerous champions.
• Known for his controversial acts of devotion to Jayalalithaa, he gained attention for self-crucifixion and creating a frozen blood bust of the leader.
• Hussaini documented his cancer journey on social media and donated his body for medical research to aid medical students in learning anatomy.

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