Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Welcome Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies at 56 After Cancer Battle
Mushtaq Khan was a Bollywood actor known for making people laugh and for playing many supporting roles.
He acted in popular movies such as Welcome, Aashiqui and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
Many people especially remembered him from a funny scene in Welcome.
Khan died when he was 56 years old.
He had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Mumbai.
The reports say he had cancer, but they disagree about whether it was lung or liver cancer.
His business partner confirmed his death.
Fans and people from the film industry shared messages of condolence after his passing.
Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan died at age 56, according to reports and confirmation from his business partner.
Reports say Khan had been treated at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai before his death.
The articles differ on whether he was battling lung cancer or liver cancer.
Khan was known for supporting and comic roles in films including Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hera Pheri.
He was widely remembered for his disabled hockey player role and dialogue in Welcome, along with appearances in recent films and television shows.
- Who
- Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan, whose death was confirmed by his business partner.
- What
- He died at age 56 after battling cancer.
- When
- The reports say he died on Thursday; one report says he died at 7 p.m. that day.
- Where
- Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, where he had been receiving treatment.
- Why
- The reports attribute his death to cancer, but differ on whether it was lung cancer or liver cancer.
First Report
Second Report
Type of cancer
First Report
The Hindustan Times-based report says Khan died after battling lung cancer.
Second Report
The second report says he was reportedly suffering from liver cancer.
Treatment period
First Report
The report says Khan had been hospitalized at Nanavati Hospital for over a week.
Second Report
The report says he had been undergoing treatment for 15 days.
Career highlights
First Report
The report emphasizes his work in Welcome, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Hera Pheri and several other films.
Second Report
The report highlights Welcome, Aashiqui and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and describes him as a familiar, versatile face of Indian cinema.
- Age at death
- 56
- Occupation
- Bollywood actor
- Reported cause
- Cancer; reports variously identify it as lung cancer or liver cancer
- Hospital
- Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
- Known for
- Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Hera Pheri
- Memorable role
- A disabled hockey player in Welcome
- Television work
- Bharat Ek Khoj, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi and Chacha Chaudhary
