{
  "id": 9579812,
  "title": "Actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-75",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:15:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-75/article71505206.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Mushtaq Khan, renowned for his supporting roles in over 500 films like \"Welcome\", \"Gadar\", and \"Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke\", has passed away at the age of 75 after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to his son Mohsin. Khan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai approximately two weeks ago, where he was initially admitted due to persistent stomach pain. Upon examination, doctors confirmed Khan's diagnosis of cancer. His condition deteriorated in the subsequent days leading to his demise at the hospital around 7 p.m. His son revealed that Khan had been in good health prior to his hospitalization, having just completed a shoot for the debut film of Salman Khan's son. Throughout a five-decade-long career, Khan consistently appeared in supporting roles across numerous popular films, including \"Aashiqui\", \"Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin\", \"Saathi\", \"Sadak\", \"Junoon\", \"Gunaah\", \"Sir\", among others. The funeral proceedings for Mushtaq Khan are scheduled for Friday, September 24, 2026, and he is mourned by his wife, son, and daughter.",
  "summary": "In a career spanning five decades, Mushtaq Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles",
  "key_points": [
    "Renowned actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 75",
    "Battled cancer for prolonged period",
    "Passed away in Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Mushtaq Khan, 'Welcome' and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' actor, passes away at the age of 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/mushtaq-khan-welcome-and-gadar-ek-prem-katha-actor-passes-away-at-the",
        "published": "2026-09-24T14:38:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Welcome actor Mushtaq Khan passes away at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/welcome-actor-mushtaq-khan-passes-away-at-56",
        "published": "2026-09-24T14:42:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/veteran-bollywood-actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56",
        "published": "2026-09-24T14:53:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/bollywood-actor-mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56",
        "published": "2026-09-24T17:29:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}