Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies at 56 After Cancer Battle
Mushtaq Khan was a senior Indian film actor who died at age 56 after having cancer.
Many people remember him as Ballu from the movie Welcome.
He also acted in several other popular films.
Khan once said that he was paid less than Akshay Kumar’s staff during the Welcome shoot.
In November 2024, he was reportedly kidnapped while travelling near Delhi and Meerut.
His business partner said the kidnappers asked for Rs 1 crore.
Khan escaped after hearing the morning Azaan and receiving help from local people.
He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Senior actor Mushtaq Khan, known for playing Ballu in Welcome, died at 56 after battling cancer.
Khan said he received less pay than Akshay Kumar’s staff during the Dubai shoot of Welcome.
He appeared in films including Aashiqui, Hera Pheri, Stree, Gadar 2 and Baby John.
In November 2024, Khan was reportedly kidnapped after being invited to Meerut for an award function.
His business partner said the kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore before Khan escaped and sought help.
- Who
- Actor Mushtaq Khan, who played Ballu in Welcome, died at 56; his business partner Shivam Yadav discussed the reported kidnapping.
- What
- Khan died after a battle with cancer, while the report also recalls his comments about Bollywood pay and his reported 2024 kidnapping.
- When
- The report says Khan died yesterday; his reported kidnapping took place in November 2024.
- Where
- Khan worked on the Dubai shoot of Welcome and was reportedly kidnapped after travelling toward Meerut, near Bijnor.
- Why
- The report attributes his death to cancer and says the alleged kidnappers sought a ransom of Rs 1 crore.
- Age at death
- 56
- Cause of death
- Battle with cancer
- Best-known role
- Ballu in Welcome
- Reported pay disclosure
- Khan said he earned less than Akshay Kumar’s staff during the Welcome shoot.
- Kidnapping report
- November 2024
- Reported ransom demand
- Rs 1 crore
- Survivors
- His wife, son and daughter