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Two legendary artists of Welcome pass away within 15 days
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News18•09-10-2026, 16:12
Two legendary artists of Welcome pass away within 15 days
- •Two legendary artists from the hit comedy franchise film Welcome have bid farewell to the world within a span of just 15 days.
- •The iconic characters Uday Shetty and Ballu Paji left a permanent mark on the audience's hearts with their incredible comedy and acting.
- •Nana Patekar as Uday Shetty won massive acclaim, with his serious facial expressions during comedic scenes becoming hugely popular.
- •Mushtaq Khan delivered a memorable performance as Ballu Paji, adding immense value to the film's humorous narrative.
- •The untimely exit of these two beloved actors has left Bollywood and fans deeply saddened.
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Mushtaq Khan passed away at the age of 56 following a prolonged battle with cancer while receiving treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, whereas veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 in Goa after suffering a cardiac arrest.
In the 2007 hit comedy film Welcome, Nana Patekar portrayed the iconic character Uday Shetty, while Mushtaq Khan played Ballu Paji, a character with an artificial leg who humorously claimed to be a former hockey player.
Mushtaq Khan passed away on September 24, and veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away shortly after on October 8, 2026, leaving a 15-day interval between the passing of the two legendary Welcome co-stars.
