Mushtaq Khan
Indian film and television actor and comedian (1950–2026)
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Mushtaq Khan (1950 – 24 September 2026) was an Indian film and television actor and comedian who worked in several Hindi films in a career spanning three decades.[2] He was best known for his roles in films such as Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Jodi No.1 (2001) and Welcome (2007).[3]
- Actor
- comedian
Mushtaq was born in Baihar town of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, to a Muslim family.[citation needed] He was widely known for his role as a disabled hockey player in the film Welcome (2007).[4]
2024 kidnapping
Khan was reportedly kidnapped on the Delhi-Meerut highway, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore.[5]
On 20 November 2024, Khan was invited by the kidnappers in the pretext of an award show in Meerut. According to his business partner Shivam Yadav, he was misled into a car upon arriving in Delhi and taken to a remote location near Bijnor, where he was tortured for 12 hours.[6]
He managed to escape after hearing the morning Azaan and sought help from locals.[5]
Initially, he did not file any complaint after escaping, but after a similar incident happened with comedian Sunil Pal, Khan registered an FIR in Bijnor, providing evidence including flight tickets, bank transactions, and CCTV footage, following Pal’s wife’s police complaint.[7]
Uttar Pradesh Police identified two main accused named Lavi Pal and Arjun Karnwal behind both of the cases.[8][9]
The Police arrested four accused identified as Sarthak Chaudhary, Sabiuddin, Azim, and Shashank involved in the case. Police also recovered ₹1 lakh from their possession.[10]
The case drew attention due to its timing with the ongoing investigation into Sunil Pal's kidnapping case a week before Khan’s case.[7][11]
Death
Khan died at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on 24 September 2026, after a relapse of lung cancer.[12] He was 75.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
- Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai (1980) – The Lecherous Shopper trying to flirt with 'Joan Pinto' (Smita Patil)
- Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) – Worker with sick wife – Mushtaq
- laraz (1981) – as a butcher
- Sazaye Maut (1981) – Actor
- Kaalia (1981) – Ram deen
- Vivek (1985)
- Anjuman (1986) – Banke Nawab aka "Anjuman"
- Angaarey (1986) – Mustaq Khan
- Kabzaa (1988) – Tiwari
- Main Azaad Hoon (1989) – Pandey
- Aakhri Ghulam (1989) – Actor
- Aashiqui (1990) – Rafoo Master – Mustaque Khan
- Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990) – Police Inspector
- Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) – Bus Conductor
- Saathi (1991) – Shetty
- Sadak (1991) – Pimp
- Lakshmanrekha (1991) – Dilawar Lahori
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) – Prabhakar
- Dharavi (1992) – Shankar
- Saatwan Aasman (1992) – Usman Bhai
- Ek Ladka Ek Ladki (1992) – School Teacher
- Junoon (1992) – Adivasi Bheema
- Anaam (1992) – Inspector P.C. Yadav
- Pyar Pyar (1993) – Ram Sewak Gaitonde
- Aadmi (1993)
- Gunaah (1993) – Hotel Manager
- Lootere (1993) – Joshi
- Platform (1993) – Arjun
- Sir (1993) – Kalu Ba
- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993) – Bhagwati Prasad Mishra
- Gumrah (1993) – Bombay Police Inspector
- Krantiveer (1994) – Babbanrao Deshmukh
- Gopi Kishan (1994) – Police inspector Mishra
- Naaraaz (1994) – Zafir Khan
- Raja (1995) – Banwarilal Sanyal
- Milan (1995) – Havaldar Shantaram
- Gunehgar (1995) – Maulvi
- Baazi (1995) – Jamdaadey – Sub Inspector
- The Don (1995) – Prajapati
- Sarhad: The Border of Crime (1995) – Mr. Lobo
- English Babu Desi Mem (1996)
- Bambai Ka Babu (1996) – Commissioner – D.A. Chauhan
- Chaahat (1996) – Waiter – Anna
- Yash (1996) – Sharafat Ali
- Agni Prem (1996)
- Agnee Morcha (1997)
- Akele Hum Akele Tum (1997) – Lawyer Mr Bhatija
- Mrityudaata (1997) – Police Inspector Danapani
- Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) – Pappu Shikari
- Military Raaj (1998) – Minister Chedilal
- Major Saab (1998) – Hanuman Prasad
- Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) – Singh
- Lohpurush[15] (1999) – Havaldar P.K. Mast
- Rajaji (1999) – Kalicharan aka Kadwa
- Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam (1999) – Police Constable Pyarelal
- Mann (1999) – News Reporter
- Hera Pheri (2000) – Devi Prasad's servant
- Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000)
- Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) – Gul Khan
- Jodi No.1 – (2001) – Casino Manager De Costa
- Dal: The Gang (2001) – Banarasi
- Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (2001)
- Be-Lagaam (2002) – Policeman with Tanveer Zaidi
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003) – Inspector Bahadur Singh
- 30 Days (2004) – Havaldar Gangaram
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) – Chutki Baba
- Dhamkee[16] (2005) – Karim Bhai
- Rehguzar (2006) – Parvez
- Sandwich (2006) – Popatlal
- Khallas: The Beginning of End (2007) – Shinde
- Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee (2007) – Monica's Agent
- My Friend Ganesha (2007)
- Welcome (2007) – Ballu
- Ishq Ho Gaya Mamu (2008) – Shayer e Aazam
- Black and White (2008) – Mohanlal Agarwal – MLA
- Mehbooba (2008)
- Good Luck! (2008) – Tarun's General Manager
- Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi (2008) – Whistler in bus
- Oh, My God (2008) – Inspector Rana
- Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit (2009) – Kamlesh Pandey
- Short Kut (2009) – Gayetri's dad
- Aakhari Decision (2010) – Ranjeet (as Mushtaque Khan)
- Wanted (2010) – Police inspector
- My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010) – Shivdhar Pandurang Kamble
- Apartment (2010) – Watchman Mishra
- That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011)
- Shagird (2011) – Jailor
- Rascals (2011) – Usman
- Rowdy Rathore (2012) – Baapji's assistant
- Kunba (2012)
- Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara! – Aslam (Imran's Dad)
- Dee Saturday Night (2014)
- Dil Mangey Kuchh Aur (2014)
- Gurjar Aandolan A Fight for Right (2014) – Manohar Gurjar (Gurjar Leader) (Directed by Aarun Nagar)
- Haunted Rooh (2015) – Directed by Jitendra Singh
- Bas Ek Chance (2015) – Gujarati Movie Directed By Kirtan Patel
- Welcome Back (2015) – Ballu
- Romeo & Radhika (2016) Gujarati Film
- Miss Teacher (2016) – Directed By Jai Prakash
- Final Cut of Director (2016)
- Laadli (2017) – Rajasthani film
- When Obama Loved Osama (2018)
- Bala (2019) – Lawyer
- Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
- Incredible India (2020)
- Secret Pocketmaar (2021)
- Before You Die (2022)
- Hai Tujhe Salaam India (2022)
- Saurashtra (2022)
- Gadar 2 (2023) as Gul Khan
- Stree 2 (2024) as MLA
- I Am Unused – MX Player Web-Series[17]
- Cocaine
- Jaat (2025) as Inspector Mushtaq
- Udaipur Files (2025) as Virendra Kumar Meena
- Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 (2025)
- Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Fun on the Run (2026)
- Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai (2026)
Television
- Zee Horror Show as Gangva mayuri Father in Aafat
- Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi – Baldev Tripathi (2016–17)
- Adaalat – Jhillmill "KD's Friend" (2010–11)
- Chacha Chaudhary
- Tedhe Medhe Sapne – (2001)
- Chamatkar – N.D. Tiwari (1996)
- Devta – (1999)
- Hum Sab Ek Hain – (1999) (Episode 66)
- Bharat Ek Khoj(1988)....Miyan Buvan episode 31-Rana Sanga, Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur
- Wagle Ki Duniya(1988).... as
Manohar- episode Landlord
- Wapas Chalo......as Allayddin
TV Short Film (1984)
- Nukkad(1986)....as Prabhakar- episode Mystery Woman
- Belan Wali Bahu (2018) as Premnath Avasthi
- Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi Season 3 – Baldev Tripathi (2021)
- Hume Toh Loot Liya (2023)...MX Player film
- The Railway Men (2023)...Netflix Series
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Tedhe Medhe Sapne | Nominated |
| 2017 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role | Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi | Won |
