# Actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 76 after cancer battle

2026-09-25T04:16:45+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for comic roles in films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and Aashiqui, died of cancer at Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital on Thursday evening. He was 76, according to the Times of India, while Hindustan Times and Cinema Express report his age as 56. The actor had been hospitalised for about a fortnight after his cancer relapsed. His son Mohsin told PTI that Khan had been shooting before his hospitalisation and that his health worsened in recent days. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees said it had helped him recover old dues six months ago. Rajpal Yadav said he met Khan in hospital two hours before his death. Khan is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. His funeral was held on Friday.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three outlets report the death straight, with the only factual discrepancy being his age, 76 in the Times of India, 56 in the other two. The Times of India adds context on his early life and his claim of being kidnapped in 2024, which the others omit. The coverage is uniform and factual. The discrepancy in age, likely an editorial error, may be clarified by the family or official records in the coming days.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/veteran-comic-artiste-mushtaq-khan-passes-away-at-age-76/articleshow/134467811.cms>
  Straight obituary with career overview and personal background
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-recalls-meeting-mushtaq-khan-just-two-hours-before-his-death-bollywood-welcome-sunny-deol-101790301242682.html>
  Focus on Rajpal Yadav's tribute, otherwise factual death report
- cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Sep/25/mushtaq-khan-known-for-his-role-in-welcome-passes-away>
  Straight news agency style reporting, son's quote included

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