Overview
- Multiple Indian outlets reported that Mushtaq Khan died in Mumbai on Thursday, September 24, after being admitted to a hospital.
- His business partner Shivam told reporters that Khan had been battling cancer, that the disease reportedly relapsed about eight days before his death, and that he was described as having last‑stage illness; those medical details have not been independently confirmed by the family or representatives.
- Khan built a multi-decade career as a recognisable supporting and comic performer with credits including Welcome, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hera Pheri and numerous television roles.
- He was born in Baihar, Madhya Pradesh, is survived by his wife Salma Khan and two sons, and kept his private life largely out of the public eye.
- Khan remained active with recent or forthcoming credits such as Stree 2 and Gadar 2, and the industry is awaiting official statements, funeral arrangements and tributes.