Raza Murad Slams Bollywood For Not Attending Mushtaq Khan's Funeral: 'Koi Bada Chehra Nahi Aaya'

Actor Raza Murad has questioned the absence of major Bollywood celebrities from the funeral of actor Mushtaq Khan, who died on September 24 after battling cancer. Khan’s last rites were held on September 25.

In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday morning, Murad mourned Khan’s death and expressed disappointment that no major Bollywood star attended his funeral. “Afsoos baat yeh hai koi bhi star unhe apna aakhiri salaam pesh karne nahi aaya,” he said, adding, “koi bada chehra nahi aaya.”

Raza Murad Says Actors Could Have Taken Out 50 Minutes

Without naming any particular celebrity, Murad said it was sad that actors could not spare even 50 minutes to attend Khan’s last rites.

He also spoke about Khan’s contribution to the film industry, saying the late actor had built his career through his work. Murad said, “Na unhone kisi ki chamcha giri ki, voh bas apne kaam ke balboote pe yahan tak phouche hai.”

Murad also reminded people that money and fame are not permanent and stressed the importance of remaining humble.

Mushtaq Khan Battled Cancer

Mushtaq Khan passed away on September 24 after being hospitalised for several days.

According to information shared by his business partner with Hindustan Times, Khan had earlier been diagnosed with lung cancer and had recovered following treatment. However, the cancer returned earlier this month, after which his condition deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital.

Annu Kapoor, Gajendra Chauhan, Rajpal Yadav Attend Funeral

Among those spotted at Khan’s funeral were Annu Kapoor, Gajendra Chauhan and Rajpal Yadav.

Kapoor also spoke to the media outside the crematorium and paid tribute to his “dear friend and colleague”. He recalled working with Khan around six months earlier in Kanpur and said Khan had appeared cheerful and happy at the time.

Khan was also known for his work in films including Akshay Kumar’s Welcome.