Mushtaq Khan (1950–76) was a known television and film actor.
He was better known as a comedian.
Actor : Musthaq Khan honed his skills as a theatre artist in Madhya Pradesh.
He later moved to Mumbai and joined Indian People’s Theatre Association.
Debut : He debuted in hindi cinema with Albert Pinto Gussa Kya Aata Hai (1980)
He soon appeared as a character actor in Thodi Si Bewafai (1980) , Kalia (1980) , Farz (1980)
Television serial : He made his debut in Television shows with Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984)
He later appeared in many well known tv serials like Nukkad , Adaalat.
Super hit : But, Mushtaq Khan earned fame with Aashiqui (1990)
Interestingly, he became an integral part movies directed -produced by Mahesh Bhatt.
He appeared in Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Junoon, Hum Hai Rahi Pyar Ke , Sir.
Classics : He also acted in classics like Anjuman, Gaman ,Salim Langde Par Mat Roh, A Mighty Heart.
He was also part of Bharat Ek Khoj , Wagle Ki Dunia , Katha Sagar, renowned television serials.
Comedian : He nearly appeared in 400 movies as a character actor.
He appeared in many well known comedy movies like Welcome , Hera Pheri, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.
Interestingly, he also appeared in Gadar , Gadar 2 and Stree.
Strange : In 2024, he was kidnapped by an armed gang in Bijnor ,Uttar Pradesh.
He asked to pay Rs 1 crore for his release. When , he refused , he was badly beaten for 12 hours.
He miraculously escaped after leaving his personal belongings with captors.
Sad : Mushtaq Khan passed away after grappling with a fatal disease.
Ironically, no known actor -actress attended his funeral.
Perhaps, he was a true actor ,and not a film star.
Prayer : Rest in Peace !
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