‘Met Mushtaq Khan two hours ago’: Rajpal Yadav recalls final moments with late actor

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has shared his emotional recollection of meeting fellow actor Mushtaq Khan hours before Khan's death. In a post on Instagram, Yadav revealed he visited Khan in the hospital, speaking with him just two hours prior to the actor's passing on Thursday. Khan, who was battling cancer, was visibly moved by Yadav's presence, shaking his hand and attentively listening to their conversations.

Yadav expressed shock at parting ways with the actor, saying, "I still can't believe the person I met two hours ago, the person I shook hands with, is no longer among us." The original video of the hospital meeting was deleted by Yadav and replaced with a photograph of Khan, showing him in a hospital bed with Yadav's hand held in his.

Yadav described Khan as a popular actor who would remain so and paid tribute to the late friend, sharing his feelings with a heavy heart. Bollywood colleagues Tributed Khan following news of his death. Sunny Deol shared a photograph of Khan, calling him a "nice human being and a fine actor." Sanjay Mishra paid emotional tribute to Khan, recounting the lessons he had learned from the actor.

Director Anil Sharma, who worked with Khan on multiple films, lamented the early loss of his friend, emphasizing the many moments and projects they shared. Veteran actor Raza Murad mourned Khan's passing, describing him as a versatile actor and a kind-hearted person. Khan's iconic "meri ek taang nakli hai" dialogue from Welcome, which he improvised, is often remembered.

The loss of Khan has prompted reflections on his memorable performances and the impact he had on the Bollywood industry.