Aamir Khan has cut short his US visit and is on his way back to India after the sudden demise of his father Tahir Hussain.

Aamir was showcasing Peepli Live at the Sundance Film Festival and other places. Aamir who was in LA took a flight to Hong Kong from where got a chartered flight to Mumbai.

Filmmaker Tahir who had produced movies like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Dulha Bikta Hai, Zakhmee and Anamika passed away at Aamir’s Bandra residence. Incidentally even Aami’r nephew Imran Khan was out of Mumbai. Aamir’s ex wife Reena Dutt rushed to his residence upon hearing the sad news. Aamir’s son Junaid was also seen at his Bandra home.