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Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies After Battling Liver Cancer
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 20:47
Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies After Battling Liver Cancer
- •Veteran character actor Mushtaq Khan, known for memorable supporting roles, passed away on Thursday, September 24, after a battle with liver cancer.
- •Khan's career spanned over four decades, with his debut in 1980's Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai, and included roles in films like Aashiqui, Hera Pheri, Welcome, Gadar 2, and Stree 2.
- •He was widely recognized for his role as Ballu in the 2007 comedy Welcome, particularly for the iconic "Meri ek taang nakli hai..." sequence.
- •Beyond films, Mushtaq Khan also had a significant television career, appearing in shows such as Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.
- •In 2024, Khan made headlines after surviving a kidnapping incident, managing to escape after being held for several hours.
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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan passed away on Thursday, September 24, after battling cancer. He had been receiving treatment in Mumbai before his condition worsened following a relapse.
Mushtaq Khan was widely recognized for his supporting roles spanning over four decades. Some of his most famous credits include playing Ballu in the 2007 comedy Welcome, alongside appearances in Hera Pheri, Stree 2, Gadar 2, and television shows like Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.
In 2024, Mushtaq Khan was allegedly lured to western Uttar Pradesh through a fake event invitation and held captive for about 12 hours while his kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore. He managed to escape after hearing the Azaan and realizing a mosque was nearby.
