Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan was laid to rest in Mumbai on September 25, following his death a day earlier at the age of 75. The actor, known for memorable supporting and comic roles in Hindi cinema, passed away on September 24 after his health reportedly deteriorated following a cancer relapse.
Emotional visuals from his final farewell showed members of his family accompanying his mortal remains to the cemetery. His son Mohsin Khan was seen carrying his father's bier, while his daughter Saba Khan was visibly emotional during the last rites.
The images from the funeral have offered a glimpse into the family's grief as they bid goodbye to the veteran performer.
Son Mohsin Carries His Father's Mortal Remains
One of the most emotional moments from the funeral was seeing Mushtaq Khan's son Mohsin carrying his father's mortal remains.
Mohsin had earlier spoken to the media about his father's death and asked fans not to remember him only through their grief. Instead, he urged people to celebrate the actor's life, work and contribution to the entertainment industry.
He said that although his father was no longer physically present, his memories and work would continue to remain with audiences. Mohsin also recalled that Mushtaq had continued working until shortly before his hospitalisation and had hoped to recover and return.
Daughter Saba Khan Breaks Down
The funeral was also marked by emotional scenes involving Mushtaq Khan's daughter Saba Khan.
Pictures from the final farewell showed Saba crying as the family gathered to say goodbye to the actor. The emotional visuals reflected the personal loss suffered by the family away from the screen and the public image associated with Mushtaq's long acting career.
Mushtaq Khan is survived by his wife, son Mohsin and daughter Saba.
Mushtaq Khan Died At 75
Mushtaq Khan passed away on September 24 at the age of 75. He had reportedly been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital after his health worsened.
According to reports citing his business partner, the actor had been diagnosed with cancer around five years earlier and had recovered after treatment. The disease reportedly returned recently, after which his condition deteriorated. He had spent around 15 days in hospital before his death.
Reports have differed on the precise description of the cancer's progression, but multiple reports have confirmed that cancer and a recent deterioration in his health preceded his death.
A Career Spanning More Than Five Decades
Mushtaq Khan leaves behind a career spanning several decades. He appeared in more than 500 films, along with television projects, web series and stage productions, according to Film Information.
His filmography includes Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Hera Pheri, Jodi No. 1, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Welcome, Stree, Stree 2, Gadar 2, Jaat and Baby John.
While he frequently played supporting roles, his ability to move between comedy, drama and negative characters made him a familiar face for generations of Hindi film audiences.
Welcome Made Him A Household Name
Among Mushtaq Khan's many performances, his appearance in Welcome remains particularly memorable.
The actor played a supporting character in the 2007 comedy and became associated with the popular line about his artificial leg. The scene became one of the film's recognisable comic moments and helped introduce his performance to an even wider audience.
His contribution to Welcome was also remembered by director Anees Bazmee following his death. Bazmee paid tribute to the actor and described him as a talented artist and a good human being.
Mushtaq Khan Was Still Working
Despite being 75, Mushtaq Khan had remained active professionally.
His son Mohsin revealed that his father had been working on projects shortly before his health deteriorated. He was reportedly shooting for a film featuring the son of Salman Khan's longtime bodyguard Shera before being hospitalised.
His continued involvement in films demonstrated that he remained connected to acting even after decades in the industry.
Family Asked Fans To Celebrate His Legacy
Following his death, Mohsin Khan made an emotional appeal to fans.
Rather than focusing only on the sadness surrounding the loss, he encouraged people to celebrate his father's life and work. He acknowledged that Mushtaq had been battling cancer but said the actor had continued fighting and remained hopeful about returning to work.
Mohsin also thanked audiences for keeping his father in their hearts throughout his career.
His message offered a different perspective on the actor's death, focusing on the legacy he leaves behind through his extensive body of work.
Bollywood Remembers Mushtaq Khan
The news of Mushtaq Khan's death prompted tributes from several colleagues and filmmakers.
Rajpal Yadav recalled meeting him in hospital only around two hours before his death. He said that Mushtaq had listened to him and even shaken his hand during their final meeting.
Anees Bazmee, Anupam Kher and Sanjay Mishra were also among those who remembered the actor. Their tributes highlighted both his professional contribution and their personal memories of working with him.
A Final Goodbye To A Familiar Bollywood Face
The emotional scenes from Mushtaq Khan's last rites have brought attention back to a career that spanned more than five decades.
For audiences, he will remain remembered through hundreds of performances and especially through characters that often added humour, tension or personality to the films in which he appeared.
For his family, however, September 25 marked a deeply personal farewell. His son carried his father's mortal remains, while his daughter struggled to hold back her tears as the family gathered for the final rites.
Mushtaq Khan's passing marks the end of a long acting journey, but his work in films such as Welcome, Gadar, Aashiqui, Hera Pheri and Stree will continue to keep his screen presence alive for audiences.
As his son Mohsin said, the actor's work will continue to entertain people and remind them of the performer they welcomed into their lives through cinema.
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