Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies in Mumbai at age 56 after a cancer battle, and actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav recalls meeting him shortly before. According to Rajpal, he visited Mushtaq Khan at Nanavati Hospital and spoke to him just hours before the death, describing a brief interaction in which Mushtaq acknowledged him and shook his hand.
Rajpal shares details of the last meeting through public posts, including references to Mushtaq being on a hospital bed and responding to their conversation. Times of India and Free Press Journal both report Rajpal’s disbelief at how soon after their meeting Mushtaq passed away. The outlets also differ slightly in emphasis: Free Press Journal focuses on the video and the timing, while Times of India highlights Rajpal’s emotional tribute and the broader film-industry condolences.
Free Press Journal adds context on the illness, saying Mushtaq was being treated for about 15 days at Nanavati Hospital after a relapse and that he died around 7 pm on Thursday, following a recurrence diagnosed roughly days earlier. Shivam, his business partner, confirms the death and provides details about the cancer’s return and progression.
