Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan dies at 56 in Mumbai
Mushtaq Khan, a familiar face in Hindi films and television for decades, has died in Mumbai at 56. Reports point to cancer, but no official word on the cause is out yet.
Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, a familiar presence in Hindi cinema and television for several decades, passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday. He was 56.
Details about the circumstances of his death have not been officially disclosed. Reports indicate that he had been battling cancer, though there has been no confirmation of the cause, and no information has emerged about his health in the period leading up to his passing. Statements from his family or representatives are still awaited.
Born in Baihar, a town in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district, Khan built a long career as a character artiste and comic performer, becoming one of the most recognisable supporting faces in Hindi entertainment.
His filmography spans a wide range of projects, including Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) and Jodi No. 1 (2001). Among his better-known screen outings was Anees Bazmee's 2007 comedy Welcome, in which he played Ballu, a disabled hockey player, sharing the frame with an ensemble cast featuring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Paresh Rawal.
Khan remained active in the industry in recent years, with credits in films such as Stree 2, Gadar 2 and Jaat, among other projects.
Tributes and further information are expected as the news of his death spreads.