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Mushtaq Khan
Mushtaq Khan
Born	Baihar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Occupations	Actor; comedian;
Years active	1980–present
Known for	Welcome
Television	Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke; Jodi No.1; Welcome;
Spouse	Salma Khan
Children	2

Mushtaq Khan is an Indian film and television actor and comedian who has worked in several Hindi films in a career spanning three decades.^[1] He is best known for his roles in films like Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Jodi No.1 (2001) and Welcome (2007).^[2]

Mushtaq was born in Baihar town of Balaghat district Madhya Pradesh to a Muslim family. He is widely known for his role of a disabled hockey player in the movie Welcome (2007).^[3]

2024 kidnapping

Khan was reportedly kidnapped on the Delhi-Meerut highway, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore.^[4]

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.^[5]

Khan managed to escape after hearing the morning Azaan and sought help from locals. ^[4]

Initially, he didn’t 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.^[6]

Uttar Pradesh Police identified two main accused named Lavi Pal and Arjun Karnwal behind both of the cases.^[7]^[8]

The Police arrested four accused identified as Sarthak Chaudhary, Sabiuddin, Azim, and Shashank, Lal Pai. involved in the case. Police also recovered ₹1 lakh from their possession.^[9]

The case dew attention due to its timing with the ongoing investigation into Sunil Pal's kidnapping case a week before Khan’s case.^[6]^[10]

Filmography

Films

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)
Congregation (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 Ki 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
Guneghar (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
Mrityudata (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
Rajaji (film) (1999) - Kalicharan aka Kadwa
Teri Mohabbat Ke Naam (1999) - Police Constable Pyarelal
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 film)
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
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
Shortkut - The Con is On (2009) - Gayetri's dad
Aakhari Decision (2010) - Ranjeet (as Mushtaque Khan)
Wanted (2010) - Police inspector
My Friend Ganesha 3 (2010) - Shivdhar Pandurang Kamble
Apartment: Rent at Your Own Risk (2010) - Watchman Mishra
That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011)
Shagird (2011) - Jailor
Rascals (2011) - Usman
Rowdy Rathore (2012) - Baapji's assistant
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)
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)
Stree 2 (2024)
I Am Unused - MX Player Web-Series^[11]
Cocaine

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