Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56
Senior Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 56 after battling liver cancer, Indian media reported. His death has prompted condolences from several figures in the Indian film industry. Read More: Bollywood stars you probably didn’t know acted in Pakistani films According to Indian media reports, Khan had been suffering from liver […]
Mushtaq Khan, a veteran Bollywood actor, has died at the age of 56. According to his son Mohsin, Khan had been battling cancer and was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, where he passed away on September 24, 2026, at around 7 p.m.
Khan was known for his supporting and comic roles in Hindi cinema, having acted in over 500 films, including hits such as "Welcome", "Gadar", and "Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke". His career spanned five decades, and he garnered wide popularity through his performances.
Before his hospitalization, Khan had spoken about his abduction in November 2024, recalling how he was lured to an event in Meerut, taken to a house in Bijnor, and held captive before making an escape, as per The Indian Express. Khan is survived by his wife, son, and a daughter, and his funeral was held on Friday, September 24, 2026.
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