Mushtaq Khan dies at 56: When Amitabh Bachchan helped the Welcome actor get his first home in Mumbai

Renowned veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who was known for his roles in movies like Welcome, Gadar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, died at the age of 56. He breathed his last on Thursday (September 24). The news of his demise was confirmed to ANI by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) president BN Tiwari over the phone. The actor was reportedly battling lung cancer for a prolonged period. It is a huge loss for Bollywood.

How Amitabh Bachchan helped Mushtaq Khan buy his first flat

As everyone pays tribute and recalls their time with Mushtaq Khan, an old clip of the actor is making rounds on the internet. In the clip, the actor shared how megastar Amitabh Bachchan helped him buy his first flat in Mumbai. Yes, you read it right.




In an earlier interview with Digital Commentary, Mushtaq Khan recalled shooting with Big B when he was newly married. He said, "Ek scheme thi CM quota ke tehet, jisme 10 percent artist quota hota hai, jo government ke taraf se CM ke office se milta hai. Bachchan sahab us waqt Congress se Allahabad se MP the. Unke saath main film ke shoot pe tha aur main apni biwi ko bhi saath lekar gaya tha. Maine unse kaha, “Sir, aisa aisa hai,” toh unhone kaha, “No problem. Just give me a letter. I will give you a letter, and you just have to go to Sharad Pawar and hand over the letter."

( translation: There was a scheme under the CM quota, which had a 10 per cent artist quota that was allotted through the government and the Chief Minister’s office. At the time, Bachchan sir was a Congress MP from Allahabad. I was with him on a film shoot and had taken my wife along as well. I told him about my situation, and he said, “No problem. Just give me a letter. I will give you a letter, and you just have to go to Sharad Pawar and hand over the letter.)

‘And you won’t believe it, after three days, I got a phone call from his office saying, “Your letter is ready.”‘ Aur unke mutabiq mujhe Kandivali mein ek flat mila,’ he further added.

For the unversed, Amitabh Bachchan ventured into politics and became a Member of Parliament in 1984 from the Congress party. Despite his involvement in politics, he remained a superstar in Bollywood.

About Mushtaq Khan

The actor entered the industry with Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai in 1980. He was often praised for his versatile performances and featured in wide range of Hindi movies, including Welcome, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Kalia and more.

Mushtaq Khan’s comic act in Welcome, particularly the iconic “Meri ek taang nakli hai, main hockey ka bahut bada player hoon” dialogue scene, remains one of the most loved moments from the film. His comic timing and effortless performance made the character unforgettable for audiences. He has also worked with Amitabh Bachchan in several films, including Kaalia (1981) and Main Azaad Hoon (1989).