Akbar's, on Sauchiehall Street, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, October 16 and 17, in a mark of respect for its founder Shabir Hussain who died following a cancer battle.

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'

Shabir Hussain, the chef known affectionately as the ‘king of curry’, has died at the age of 56. The chef and restaurateur was behind the Akbar’s group of restaurants, which operates 10 venues across the north of England and the Midlands as well as Scotland.

Shabir Hussain opened the first Akbar’s restaurant, which became famed for its take on authentic Indian food, in Bradford in 1995. Shabir Hussain, the founder of Indian restaurant group Akbar’s, has died.

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

Tributes have been paid to Akbar's founder Shabir Hussain, dubbed the 'King of Curry', who has passed away at the age of 56.

Please remember Shabir Hussain in your prayers. May Allah (SWT) grant him the highest rank in Jannah and bring peace and strength to his family during this difficult time.” R

The founder and chief executive of famed authentic Indian restaurant Akbar’s has passed away at the age of 56. Shabir Hussain opened the first Akbar’s restaurant in Bradford in 1995 and went on to launch further sites across the country.

Tributes to well known 'King of Curry' Bradford entrepreneur who boasted 10 restaurants under the Akbar's banner