The passing of veteran actor Mushtaq Khan has left the Hindi film industry mourning the loss of a familiar and respected face. The actor spent nearly five decades working in films and television, appearing in hundreds of projects and creating memorable characters along the way.

However, his funeral has now sparked a debate after actor Raza Murad publicly expressed his disappointment over the absence of prominent Bollywood stars.

Raza Murad was among the industry colleagues who attended Mushtaq Khan's funeral. In a social-media video, he questioned why more well-known personalities from the film industry did not make time to pay their final respects.

Raza Murad says stars could not spare “50 minutes”

Speaking about Mushtaq Khan's funeral, Raza Murad said that while many of the actor's colleagues were present, he was disappointed that prominent stars were missing.

He questioned how people who had worked with Mushtaq Khan throughout his long career could not find even a short amount of time to attend his final farewell.

Raza Murad also contrasted this with the way celebrities sometimes turn up for high-profile social gatherings and political events.

“He gave 50 years to the industry”

Raza Murad emphasized the length of Mushtaq Khan's contribution to Indian cinema.

He pointed out that the actor had dedicated around 50 years of his life to the film industry, yet some of the biggest names who benefited from the industry could not spare 50 minutes to attend his funeral.

He also reminded people that fame and success are temporary.

According to Murad, the glamour surrounding celebrities today will eventually fade, while a person's behaviour and the respect they earn from others are what ultimately remain.

“He made his own place through his work”

Raza Murad praised Mushtaq Khan for building his career through his own talent and hard work.

He said the veteran actor did not need to rely on influence, lobbying or flattery to establish himself in the industry. His work over several decades earned him recognition and a lasting place among Hindi cinema's character actors.

Mushtaq Khan appeared alongside several major stars during his long career, making his absence from the industry a loss that many colleagues have described as significant.

A reminder about fame and success

Raza Murad concluded his message with a broader reflection on celebrity culture.

He reminded fellow actors that fame, money and status do not last forever. According to him, the relationships people build and the way they treat others matter more than temporary success.

His emotional comments have now sparked discussion among fans, with many debating whether Bollywood personalities should make more effort to stand by their colleagues during difficult moments.

For Mushtaq Khan, the industry may have moved on to its next day of work, but his decades of performances and memorable characters have ensured that his contribution to Hindi cinema will not be forgotten.