Cinema

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Veteran Hindi film actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his supporting and comic roles in films including Welcome, Hera Pheri and Rowdy Rathore, died on Thursday at the age of 56 after battling lung cancer.

His business partner Shivam confirmed his death, saying Khan died around 7 pm on Thursday.

“He had been detected with lung cancer earlier and had got well. However, it relapsed eight days back and he had to be admitted to the hospital. It was last-stage cancer,” Shivam said.

Khan was a familiar face in Hindi cinema and worked predominantly as a character actor. Over the years, he shared screen space with several leading actors and appeared in a wide range of comedy, drama and action films.

He gained particular recognition for his role in Welcome (2007), starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. His dialogue about his artificial leg and his past as a hockey player became one of the film’s memorable comic moments.

Khan also featured in films such as Hera Pheri (2000) and Rowdy Rathore, while his later credits included Gadar 2, Badhaai Do and Stree 2.

Beyond films, Khan worked extensively in television. He appeared in several popular shows, including Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

With a career spanning decades, Khan remained a recognisable supporting presence in Hindi entertainment, particularly for his comic timing and character-driven performances.

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau
Tags: Mushtaq Khan

Recent Posts

Delhi’s cricket clubs await new sports law for elusive DDCA membership

Most of the 110 DDCA-affiliated clubs await implementation of National Sports Governance Act to renew…

November 3, 2026

Delhi records worst air quality in 287 days

Delhi recorded an AQI of 350, its highest in 287 days, with pollution levels reaching…

November 3, 2026

Govt, private sector must work together to make Delhi medical hub: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta calls for government-private sector partnership to expand hospital infrastructure and…

November 3, 2026

57% Delhi-NCR residents feel non-BS VI vehicle entry restrictions poorly enforced: Study

A survey found that 57 per cent of Delhi-NCR residents rated enforcement of restrictions on…

November 3, 2026

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 5 men accused of vandalising, setting mosque ablaze

A Delhi court acquitted five men accused of vandalising and setting fire to Allah Wali…

November 3, 2026

Diwali security: Face recognition system van deployed in Delhi’s Sadar Bazar

Delhi Police has deployed a face recognition van in Sadar Bazar and intensified patrolling to…

November 3, 2026