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. He was best known for his roles in films such as Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Jodi No.1 (2001) and Welcome (2007).

Mushtaq was born in Baihar town of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, to a Muslim family. He was widely known for his role as a disabled hockey player in the film Welcome (2007).

2024 kidnapping Khan was reportedly kidnapped on the Delhi-Meerut highway, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore.

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.

He managed to escape after hearing the morning Azaan and sought help from locals.

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.

Uttar Pradesh Police identified two main accused named Lavi Pal and Arjun Karnwal behind both of the cases.

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.

The case drew attention due to its timing with the ongoing investigation into Sunil Pal's kidnapping case a week before Khan’s case.

Death Khan died at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on 24 September 2026, after a relapse of lung cancer. He was 75.

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) Kaalia (1981) – Ram Deen Vivek (1985) Anjuman (1986) – Banke Nawab aka "Anjuman" Angaarey (1986) Kabzaa (1988) – Tiwari Main Azaad Hoon (1989) – Pandey Aakhri Ghulam (1989) Aashiqui (1990) – Rafoo Master (credited as 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 (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 (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 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 2017 Lions Gold Awards Best Favourite Actor in a Supporting Role Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi

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