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Wednesday , September 30 2026

Akbars: Tributes paid after death of founder Shabir Hussain

A businessman who founded a chain of curry restaurants and is said to have invented the ‘hanging naan’ has died aged 56.

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, Akbar’s said all its restaurants would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday as a result.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shabir Hussain, founder of Akbar’s Restaurant Group,” the chain posted on social media.


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