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Mushtaq Khan, known for his role in Welcome, passes away
The veteran Hindi film actor appeared in more than 500 films and was remembered for his comic role in Welcome.
- On Thursday, veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away in Mumbai at age 56 after battling cancer. Son Mohsin Khan confirmed the actor's death to PTI.
- Khan began his acting career in 1980 with 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai' and went on to appear in more than 500 films spanning five decades.
- Filmmaker Anees Bazmee remembered Khan as a 'beautiful soul', noting his iconic role as Balu in 2007's 'Welcome' and the beloved dialogue 'Meri ek taang nakli hai'.
- Mohsin urged fans to 'celebrate his life' rather than mourn. His funeral took place on Friday at Yari Road Kabristan in Mumbai.
- Fellow actors including Sunny Deol, Rajpal Yadav, and Sanjay Mishra paid tribute to Khan. Yadav visited the actor in hospital hours before his death, holding his hand.
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'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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