Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his supporting roles in films such as WelcomeDied at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. He was admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.

His last rites will be performed tomorrow.

Who was Mushtaq Khan?

Mushtaq Khan was born in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. Over the years, he acted in films and television and became a familiar face to the audience. He was particularly remembered for his role as a disabled hockey player in Welcome (2007).

Some of his other popular films include Hum hai rah love (1993), Aashiqui (1990), Hera visit (2000), Pair no. 1 (2001), will you marry me? (2004), Player 786 (2012), the woman (2018), Congratulations (2022), Gadar 2 (2023), street 2 (2024), and baby john (2024).

His kidnapping case

In November 2024, Mushtaq hit the headlines after he was allegedly kidnapped while traveling on the Delhi-Meerut highway. According to PTI, he was called to Meerut on the pretext of attending an award ceremony but after reaching Delhi he was allegedly taken to a remote location near Bijnor. His business partner Shivam Yadav said at the time that the actor was held hostage and tortured for hours and the kidnappers allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore.

After hearing the morning call to prayer, Mushtaq managed to escape from there. After this he sought help from the local people.

The actor is survived by his wife, son and daughter.

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