Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies as Bollywood Remembers Him
Mushtaq Khan was a veteran actor who appeared in many Hindi films.
He was known for supporting roles, including his work in Welcome.
He died in Mumbai after a long illness involving cancer.
Reports disagree about whether he was 56 or 62 years old.
His business partner said he had earlier recovered from lung cancer before becoming ill again.
Khan worked in films and television for more than 50 years.
He appeared in more than 500 movies, including Aashiqui, Gadar 2 and Stree 2.
Many actors, filmmakers and public figures shared messages remembering his kindness and talent.
He is survived by his wife, son and daughter, and his funeral was scheduled for Friday or the day of publication.
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan died in Mumbai after a prolonged battle with cancer, with reports differing on whether he was 56 or 62.
His business partner said Khan had previously recovered from lung cancer before a relapse reportedly led to hospitalization with terminal-stage cancer.
Khan appeared in more than 500 films during a career spanning over 50 years, including Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar 2 and Stree 2.
Anees Bazmee, Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty and others paid tribute.
Khan’s funeral was reported as scheduled for Friday or the day of publication, and he is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
- Who
- Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, whose death prompted tributes from Bollywood figures and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Khan died after a prolonged battle with cancer; reports differ on his age, giving 56 or 62.
- When
- He died on Thursday evening according to one report; his funeral was reported as scheduled for Friday or the day of publication.
- Where
- Mumbai, India; another article said Khan was born in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The reports attributed his death to cancer, following a reported relapse after an earlier recovery from lung cancer.
- Reported age
- 56 in two reports; 62 in another report
- Place of death
- Mumbai
- Reported cause
- Prolonged battle with cancer
- Career
- More than 50 years and over 500 films
- Notable work
- Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar 2, Stree 2 and Baby John
- Funeral
- Reported as scheduled for Friday or the day of publication
- Survivors
- His wife, son and daughter
