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Throughout his battle with cancer, Hussaini documented his journey on social media, openly sharing his experiences. His posts drew widespread attention, and the Tamil Nadu government offered financial aid of Rs 5 lakh for his treatment.

As a devoted follower of politician Jayalalitha, Shihan Hussaini painted 56 portraits of her using his blood to mark her 56th birthday in 2004.

Just days before his passing, Hussaini announced his decision to donate his body for medical research.

Shihan Hussaini rose to fame by his achievements as a karate instructor and set up a school to help young martial arts fighters.

Shihan Hussaini was a well-known actor, karate expert, and archery specialist.

He was also widely covered in Indian media for his acts of devotion towards politician Jayalalitha and for his world record attempts.

In February 2015, Hussaini crucified himself wearing a T-shirt with 'Amma' on it, praying that Jayalalitha won her upcoming elections. He remained hanging for more than six minutes after his associates pounded six-inch (15.24 cm) nails into his hands and feet. After the four nails were slowly pulled out, Hussaini was put in a waiting ambulance and taken to the ICU of a nearby hospital. His actions were widely described by commentators as "foolish".

Shihan Hussaini was an Indian karate expert, who also worked as an actor in Tamil-language films.

Hussaini unveiled a bust of politician Jayalalitha's face using frozen blood. Hussaini claimed he had collected 11 liters of blood, and that his own was added to blood donated by his archery disciples, including women. Unruffled by critics who accused him of sycophancy, he maintained that his admiration for the politician was normal.

During the period in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he also worked on the Hollywood production Bloodstone (1988), the Karthik-starrer Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990) and the Sarathkumar-starrer Vedan (1993).

Worked as an archery coach and as the founder and general secretary of the Archery Association of Tamil Nadu.