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Mushtaq Khan Death: ‘Welcome’ Actor Dies at 56 After Cancer Battle

Mushtaq Khan Welcome actor dies at 56 after cancer battle
Mushtaq Khan Welcome actor dies at 56 after cancer battle
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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan is no more and has passed away at the young age of 56, making Bollywood and his numerous fans grieve the passing of yet another favourite star. Mushtaq Khan death occurred on the evening of Thursday, September 24, after his health declined due to the battle against cancer that he fought. His business partner Shivam revealed the news about his death to Hindustan Times.

Mushtaq Khan Death: The Face of Hindi Films

There were some actors that could be recognised easily even when their names might not ring a bell to anyone. One of such faces was Mushtaq Khan. He had played interesting roles in films like Welcome, Aashiqui, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hera Pheri, Jodi No. 1 and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

The performance of Mushtaq Khan in the film Welcome made him quite popular. The comic scenes from his film Welcome and the dialogues, especially the famous line “Meri ek taang nakli hai…”, are the things which are still remembered by the fans.

Last Days of Mushtaq Khan

Khan was said to have been admitted at the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai when his health situation worsened. It was also reported that he was suffering from cancer, having spent about 15 days at the hospital.

His death has been another cause of sorrow for fans who know him not by his role as the hero but rather as an actor whose performance made any scene remarkable.

The death of Mushtaq Khan is another blow to Hindi films, especially to those who watched his films and knew how good he was as a comic actor and character performer on screen and TV.

This is an ongoing story that will be updated accordingly as more details emerge.

 

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