# Death of Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T16:04:22.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan died at age 56 at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai following a relapse of lung cancer. Khan was a prominent supporting actor with a career spanning four decades and over 500 film credits, including notable roles in ‘Welcome’, ‘Gadar’, and ‘Hera Pheri’. 

Following his death, veteran actor Raza Murad criticized the film industry for the absence of major stars at Khan’s funeral on September 25. Murad expressed disappointment via Instagram, questioning why prominent figures did not attend to pay their respects. While several colleagues such as Rajpal Yadav and Annu Kapoor attended to offer tributes, Murad noted that Khan had achieved success through professional merit rather than sycophancy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Raza Murad criticizes Bollywood stars for skipping Mushtaq Khan’s funeral

Veteran actor Raza Murad criticized the absence of major Bollywood stars at the funeral of actor Mushtaq Khan, who died on September 24 after a battle with cancer.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raza-murad-criticizes-bollywood-stars-for-skipping-mushtaq-khans-funeral

### 2026-09-24: Mushtaq Khan, veteran Bollywood actor, dies at 56

Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan has died at age 56 in Mumbai after battling lung cancer. He was widely known for his iconic comedic roles in films like ‘Welcome’.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mushtaq-khan-dies-at-56-after-lung-cancer-relapse

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