Mushtaq Khan, known for his role in Welcome, passes away
- On Thursday, veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away in Mumbai at age 56 after battling cancer. His son Mohsin Khan confirmed the death occurred at Nanavati Hospital around 7 p.m.
- Khan began his acting career in 1980 with 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai', appearing in more than 500 films over five decades spanning multiple genres and supporting roles.
- Filmmaker Anees Bazmee called Khan a 'beautiful soul', remembering his iconic role as Balu in 2007's 'Welcome' and his famous 'Meri ek taang nakli hai' dialogue that became a fan favorite.
- His funeral took place on Friday at Yari Road Kabristan, where Mohsin urged fans to 'celebrate his life' rather than mourn his passing.
- Fellow actors paid tribute to Khan's legacy; Rajpal Yadav, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Mishra remembered him both as a mentor and skilled performer who shaped Hindi cinema.
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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his roles in films like Welcome and Gadar, passed away at the age of 75. The actor breathed his last at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday, September 24. He had been battling cancer for a long time. The news of his death left the film and television industry mourning. Family members, friends and several people from the film fraternity paid their last respects and remembered the moments they had shared w…
'I talked to him, he shook my hand': Rajpal Yadav recalls meeting Mushtaq Khan two hours before his death
Rajpal Yadav revealed he met Mushtaq Khan just two hours before his death at Nanavati Hospital. In an emotional tribute, he expressed disbelief over the sudden loss of his friend. Mushtaq Khan passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer. Several members of the Hindi film industry shared their condolences and fond memories of the talented actor.
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