Mumbai, India – Actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his character roles in over 500 films including hits such as Welcome, Gadar, and Hum Hai Rahi Pyaar Ke, has died after a battle with cancer, his son Mohsin said. The actor was 75. Khan was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in suburban Mumbai about a fortnight ago.
“He passed away due to cancer at Nanavati Hospital at around 7 p.m. He had complained of stomach pain, so we took him to the hospital, where doctors discovered that he has cancer. His health worsened in the last few days,” his son Mohsin told PTI. “He was perfectly fine; he had no major issues. Rather, he was shooting for the debut film of Shera’s son prior to his hospitalisation,” he said.
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In a career spanning five decades, Khan acted in over 500 movies and garnered wide popularity through his supporting roles. Some of his notable films include Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Saathi, Sadak, Junoon, Gunaah, Sir, Gadar, Welcome, and Gadar 2, among others. Khan’s funeral was held on Friday. He is survived by his wife, son, and a daughter. His passing marks the end of an era for Hindi cinema’s character actors, with tributes pouring in from across the film industry for a performer whose versatility and comic timing left an indelible mark on audiences.
