The death of Mushtaq Khan has left his friends and colleagues from the film industry mourning. From Anupam Kher to Rajpal Yadav, Anees Bazmee to Sanjay Mishra, several known faces from the Hindi film industry recalled their memories with the late actor. Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi also remembered Mushtaq and shared a significant detail in his social media post.
Expressing his grief, the actor wrote, “This afternoon I went to meet Mushtaq Bhai, talked to him; he saw me, shook my hand and was listening to all our conversations and reacting to them. I still can’t believe that the person I met two hours ago, the person I shook hands with, is no longer among us. We are all bowing down to the decision of the Almighty. Mushtaq Bhai was, is and will always be a popular person and actor and will remain so. I offer you a heartfelt tribute with a heavy heart. Remembering the late actor, Welcome director Anees Bazmee wrote on social media, “Shocked and speechless by the passing of Mushtaq Bhai (my balu). A truly remarkable artist and a beautiful soul. May Allah bless his soul and give strength to his family and loved ones.”
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Rajpal Yadav took to Instagram and shared a picture of Mushtaq, revealing that he had met the actor just two hours before his death.
His business partner, Shivam, confirmed the news to HT City. He was battling cancer and had been admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital in critical condition. He was placed in the ICU and later passed away at the hospital. However, it relapsed eight days ago and he had to be admitted to the hospital. It was last stage cancer. He was known for his character roles in several Hindi films, including Welcome, Aashiqui, Mujhse Shaadi Karoge and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, among others. Tributes have poured in on social media following his death. Actor Rajpal Yadav, who recently met Mushtaq in the hospital, shared a memory of their last meeting and penned an emotional tribute to his late friend. Expressing his grief, the actor wrote, “This afternoon I went to meet Mushtaq Bhai, talked to him; he saw me, shook my hand and was listening to all our conversations and reacting to them. I still can’t believe that the person I met two hours ago, the person I shook hands with, is no longer among us. We are all bowing down to the decision of the Almighty. Mushtaq Bhai was, is and will always be a popular person and actor and will remain so. I offer you a heartfelt tribute with a heavy heart. However, a social media user subsequently shared the now-deleted video online. In the video, Rajpal is seen meeting Mushtaq in the hospital. The late actor is seen lying on the bed and holding Rajpal’s hand. Rajpal can be heard trying to comfort him and reassuring him that he would get better soon.
Mushtaq Khan made his screen debut with Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai in 1980. Earlier reporting noted: Rajpal Yadav recalls meeting Mushtaq Khan just two hours before his death: ‘I talked to him, he shook my hand’ Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan , known for his roles in films such as Welcome , Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Stree 2, has died at the age of 56 after battling cancer.
He had been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier and had got well. Earlier reporting noted: Rajpal had also shared a video from their meeting but later deleted it and uploaded a picture of Mushtaq while paying tribute to him. Mushtaq passed away on Thursday. He said, “He passed away around 7pm on Thursday. Earlier reporting noted: On Thursday, Rajpal took to Instagram and shared a picture of Mushtaq.
