Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Bollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan After His Death
Mushtaq Khan was a familiar actor in many Hindi movies and television shows.
He often played supporting and funny characters.
He appeared in more than 500 films during a career lasting over five decades.
Some of his best-known movies were Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar and Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke.
He died in Mumbai after battling cancer.
His son Mohsin confirmed the death.
Many actors and filmmakers shared memories and condolences.
Rajpal Yadav said he had met Khan only a few hours before his death.
Khan’s funeral was held at Yari Road Cemetery in Mumbai.
Mushtaq Khan died in Mumbai after battling cancer, and his son Mohsin confirmed his death.
The veteran actor worked in Hindi films and television for more than five decades and appeared in over 500 movies.
Khan was known for supporting roles in films including Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke and Gadar 2.
Anees Bazmee, Rajpal Yadav, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Mishra and many other film personalities paid tribute to him.
His funeral took place at Yari Road Cemetery in Mumbai, although reports differed on the timing and his age.
- Who
- Veteran Hindi-film and television actor Mushtaq Khan, whose death was confirmed by his son Mohsin.
- What
- Khan died after battling cancer, prompting tributes and funeral attendance from numerous film-industry colleagues.
- When
- He died on Thursday, September 25, according to the PTI report; reports differed on when the funeral occurred.
- Where
- He died at Nanavati Hospital in suburban Mumbai, and his funeral was held at Yari Road Cemetery in Mumbai.
- Why
- The reports said he had been battling cancer.
- Profession
- Hindi-film and television actor and comedian
- Career
- More than five decades
- Film appearances
- More than 500 movies
- Known films
- Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke, Gadar 2 and Stree
- Cause of death
- Cancer, according to the reports
- Funeral
- Held at Yari Road Cemetery in Mumbai
- Reported age
- Reports differed, listing 62 and 75; a related headline listed 56
