Mushtaq Shiekh
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Mushtaq Shiekh is an Indian screenwriter, author, producer and actor. He is mainly known for writing the screenplays of Ra.One, Om Shanti Om and Billu.[2]
Early life
[edit]Shiekh was born in Maharashtra.[3] He also wrote the script for Priyadarshan's Rangrezz.[4] He authored the biography of Indian actor Shahrukh Khan titled Still Reading Khan.[5]
Career
[edit]Shiekh has written several books about movies in India. During a visit to a book fair of Abu Dhabi, he said "I wish more books were written about movies for people who are genuinely interested in knowing how this art form is made."[6] He worked as an associate producer in Anubhav Sinha's Mulk (2018). He has also worked with Indian TV channel Sahara One as a creative director.[7][8]
Shiekh is writing a book for children titled "Blue Forest". He told reporters that the book will be released in 2019.[9] The book tells the story of a magical forest. He is also writing a web series for Ekta Kapoor's ALTBalaji.[10][11]
In year 2024, Mushtaq wrote and presented a short horror film titled Happy Ending. The film was directed by Anil Bajpai and featured Ishita Ganguly and Nalini Negi. It was released on Jio Cinema. [12] [13] [14]
Mushtaq wrote his first fiction novel titled Secrets Within in year 2024. The book was a thriller which tells the story of an architect who was given contract to construct the mansion of a rich man but found himself trapped in mysterious circumstances once he started working on the project. [15] A film on the book is in the process with a film studio. While speaking to Mid-day, Mushtaq reveals that Akshay Kumar, Tabbu and R.Madhavan could be considered playing the main lead in the film.[16]
Other work
[edit]Mushtaq Shiekh organised a campaign to support daily wages workers of the Indian television industry during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Along with television producer Ekta Kapoor, filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia and TV actor Karan Patel and many others, a fund was created to support workers from TV industry who lost their jobs.[17][18]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Screenplay | Associate Producer | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Supari | Yes | ||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Billu | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Ra.One | Yes | Yes | |
| 2013 | Rangrezz | Yes | ||
| Warning[19] | Yes | |||
| 2014 | Gulab Gang | Yes | ||
| Zid | Yes | |||
| 2015 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3[20] | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Mastizaade | Yes | ||
| 2018 | Mulq | Yes | ||
| 2024 | Happy Ending(Short Film) | Yes |
Television career
[edit]| Year | TV Serial | Story | Screenplay | Creative Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Yes | ||
| 2002 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Yes | Yes | |
| 2003 | Kahiin to Hoga | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | K. Street Pali Hill | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Ganesh Leela[21] | Yes | ||
| 2009 | Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des | Yes |
Books
[edit]| Year | Book | Refs. |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Asoka, the making | [22] |
| 2002 | Devdas, The Indian Hamlet | [23] |
| 2006 | Still Reading Khan | [24] |
| 2007 | Shahrukh Can | [25] |
| 2008 | The Making Of Om Shanti Om | [26] |
| 2024 | Secrets Within[27] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Mushtaq Shiekh makes an appearance in OSO :Latest Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 11 February 2007.
- ^ "Mushtaq Sheikh bereaved". Mumbai Mirror. 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Stylish Soha Ali Khan at Mushtaq Sheikh's birthday bash". DNA. 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Mushtaq Sheikh returns with RANGREZZ". glamgold.com. 9 March 2013.
- ^ "Book review: Mushtaq Sheikh's 'SRK: Still Reading Khan'". India Today. 6 November 2006.
- ^ "'We don't just watch movies but live them'".
- ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Being a creative director is a demanding job : Mushtaq Shiekh".
- ^ "Ashutosh Rana Joins Cast Of Rishi Kapoor's Mulk". NDTV.
- ^ "मुश्ताक शेख की 'ब्लू फॉरेस्ट' में बच्चे पढ़ेंगे जादुई जंगल की कहानी".
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra, Janhvi Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez star in the 'most loaded Bollywood selfie'. See it here". 11 March 2019.
- ^ ""In terms of judging an idea, Arunaji is more open to discussion. Earlier, Ekta too was, but of late, she is not the same person" : Mrinal Jha". 21 August 2004.
- ^ "Om Shanti Om Screenwriter Mushtaq Shiekh's Horror Short Film "Happy Ending" Explores the Blurs Lines Between Reality and Horror". 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Happy Ending director Anil Bajpai speaks on challenges of creating horror short film - Goa Chronicle". 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Ishita Ganguly opens up about her upcoming horror short film, 'Happy Ending'". 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Fiction: An architect is asked to build a powerful man's mansion but secrets and dangers are lurking". 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar, Tabu, and R Madhavan to star in film based on Mushtaq Shiekh's new novel, Secrets within". 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Karan Patel Pens Down A Heartfelt Note For Mushtaq Sheikh". India Forums. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Karan Patel, Ekta Kapoor, Tigmanshu Dhulia Jointly Appeal for Funds for Daily Wagers in Showbiz". News18. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Priyanka, Juhi, Tabu watch Warning 3D".
- ^ "Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 review: 'Censored' dialogues make this a porn com without the comedy". 24 January 2016.
- ^ "New show on Sahara One".
- ^ "Book review: The Making of Asoka by Mushtaq Sheikh". 29 October 2001.
- ^ "The Indian Hamlet". rediff.com. 16 August 2002. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "Much ado about King Khan". The Hindu. 17 November 2006.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his autobiography, says the book will end with birth of AbRam". 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Images: Book launch of the Making of Om Shanti Om". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018.
- ^ "All the new reads to bookmark this June".
