Mumbai, Sept. 24 -- Veteran Hindi film and television actor Mushtaq Khan, best known for his memorable supporting and comic roles, died on Thursday at the age of 56 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai.
Khan, who had been battling cancer, was admitted to Nanavati Hospital after his health deteriorated and was reportedly undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit.
Khan began his acting career in the 1980s with a small role in the 1980 film 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai'.
He went on to appear in several Hindi films, gaining recognition for his performances in 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin' (1991) and 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' (1993).
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Khan appeared in films including 'Welcom...