Hyderabad theatre icon Babban Khan passes away - The HinduUpdated - April 18, 2026 10:01 pm IST - HYDERABADHyderabad’s noted theatre personality Babban Khan, best known for creating the iconic play Adrak ke Panje, passed away on April 17, after being in critical condition for nearly a week. He was a prominent figure in the city’s cultural landscape and was widely regarded for his contribution to Urdu and Dakhani theatre. His mortal remains were laid to rest at a graveyard in Shantinagar on Saturday, April 18, in the presence of family members, colleagues, and admirers from the theatre fraternity. Adrak ke Panje, a satirical play written and performed by Khan, enjoyed an extraordinary run spanning over three decades, from 1965 to 2001. The play earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1984 as the world’s longest-running one-man show.Published - April 18, 2026 09:57 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }