The Economic Times

Mushtaq Khan death reason: What happened to veteran actor behind the iconic 'Meri ek taang nakli hai' dialogue

Mushtaq Khan cause of death: Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, known for films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Jodi No. 1, has reportedly died on September 24, 2026 after battling liver cancer. The actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after his condition became critical. Khan, who worked in Hindi cinema and television for more than three decades, was also in the news in 2024 after he was allegedly kidnapped in Uttar Pradesh and later escaped from his captors.