September 24, 2026, brought heartbreaking news for Bollywood with the death of veteran star Mushtaq Khan. The well-known actor died at the age of 56 after a lengthy battle with liver cancer. Amid his passing, let’s take a look at his family and what happened to him.
Meet Mushtaq Khan’s wife, Salma Khan and their children
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan was married to Salma Khan. While the actor rose to the limelight with his performance over the years, his wife stayed away from it, quietly supporting and nurturing their family. Mushtaq’s entire life was dedicated to cinema. However, when it came to his personal world, he preferred to keep it away from the eagle eyes of the netizens.
The couple had been married for a long time, and even during his final hours, Salma was reportedly by his side. During their years of marriage, Salma and Mushtaq Khan welcomed two sons together, whom they named Mohammed Arshad Khan and Mohsin Khan. Even though Salma has stayed away from the limelight, Mohsin followed in his father’s footsteps.
Yes, Mohsin, like his father, is also a part of the film industry. He works behind the scenes as a film director, producer, and storyteller. He has directed projects like the feature film Delivery Boy, music videos, and web content in Hindi and Marathi cinema. He also previously worked as a model.
What happened to Mushtaq Khan?
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, whose career spanned decades, from the late 1980s and 1990s to comedies such as Hera Pheri and Welcome, died at age 56. The actor passed away in Mumbai on Thursday, September 24, 2026. According to reports, the actor was admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday, September 23, 2026, after his condition turned critical. For those who don’t know, Mushtaq was suffering from liver cancer.
He was kept in the ICU and reportedly took his last breath on the evening of September 24, 2026. While it was reported that he had been battling liver cancer, a formal statement from his family confirming the cause of death is still awaited. Mushtaq was no stranger to Bollywood fans. And anyone who grew up watching classic Hindi films from the 1990s and 2000s would recognise him.
Mushtaq Khan was one of those actors who could turn up for a few scenes and make them stick. His filmography spanned comedy, drama, and commercial entertainers, often in supporting roles that added life to the film. Mushtaq’s roles, however small, always added a different flavour to the projects. While his journey was not glamorous, his skills were well acknowledged in the industry.
Before finding regular work in the film industry, Mushtaq performed in theatre, where writer Salim Khan noticed him and recommended him to Mahesh Bhatt. Mushtaq recalled in an interview that he did not even have a telephone at home at the time and paid a neighbourhood grocer Rs. 1 for every message received on his behalf. After days of waiting, Mahesh eventually reached out to the actor, which led to his casting in Kabzaa in 1988.
The rest was history, as Mushtaq Khan became a recurring face in Mahesh Bhatt’s films. He went on to appear in Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Junoon, Sir, Gumrah, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Naaraaz and Chaahat, among others. He also appeared in some cult classics like Hera Pheri as ‘Devi Prasad’s’ servant and in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha as ‘Gul Khan’.
RIP, Mushtaq Khan.
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