Shabir Hussain founded the first Akbar's in Bradford in 1995 and the group now has 10 restaurants across the north of England and Midlands - the chain was known as the 'King of Curry'

The owner of a popular chain of Indian restaurants often dubbed ‘the King of Curry’ has died aged 56. Akbar’s CEO Shabir Hussain passed away after battling with cancer. Since it was announced he had cancer last year, people across the world had been leading prayers for Shabir, whose chain has restaurants in Sheffield and Rotherham.

The owner of a popular chain of Indian restaurants which are often dubbed ‘the king of curry’ has died aged 56.

Celebrity chef, Shabir Hussain, who founded successful Indian restaurant chain Akbar's, has sadly died, aged 56

Shabir Hussain, who founded Indian restaurant chain Akbar's, has died after battling cancer as chef's death announced in heartbreaking statement

Shabir Hussain founded Akbar's restaurant in Bradford in 1995, before later expanding to cities including Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham. Following the announcement of his death,

THE founder of a huge Bradford-born Indian restaurant chain has died. Muslim bereavement service, Janaza Announcements, said this morning Shabir Hussain, chairman and CEO of Akbar's, has passed away at the age of 56.