Mushtaq Shiekh

Mushtaq Shiekh is an Indian screenwriter, author, producer and actor. He is mainly known for writing the screenplay of Ra.One, Om Shanti Om and Billu.[2]

Mushtaq Shiekh
Mushtaq Shiekh in 2018]]
Born
Mumbai
NationalityIndian
OccupationScreenwriter, Producer, Actor, Author [1]

Early life

Shiekh was born in (Maharashtra).[3] He has also written the script of Priyadarshan's Rangrezz.[4] He authored the biography of Indian actor Shahrukh Khan titled Still reading khan.[5]

Career

Sheikh has written several books about movies in India. During a visit in 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 is working as an associate producer in Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film Mulq. 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. The book tells the story of a magical forest. He is also writing a web series for Ekta Kapoor's ALTBalaji. [9][10]

Fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Mushtaq Shiekh organised a campaign to support daily wages workers of 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. [11] [12]

Filmography
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 Yes
2014 Gulab Gang Yes
Zid Yes
2015 Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Yes
2016 Mastizaade Yes
2018 Mulq Yes

Television career
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 Yes
2009 Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des Yes

Books
Year Book
2001 Asoka, the making
2002 Devdas, The Indian Hamlet
2006 Still Reading Khan
2007 Shahrukh Can
2008 The Making Of Om Shanti Om

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References
  1. "Mushtaq Shiekh makes an appearance in OSO :Latest Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". 2007-02-11.
  2. "Mushtaq Sheikh bereaved". Mumbai Mirror. 17 December 2016.
  3. "Stylish Soha Ali Khan at Mushtaq Sheikh's birthday bash". DNA. 1 May 2012.
  4. "Mushtaq Sheikh returns with RANGREZZ". glamgold.com. 9 March 2013.
  5. "Book review: Mushtaq Sheikh's 'SRK: Still Reading Khan'". India Today. 6 November 2006.
  6. "'We don't just watch movies but live them'".
  7. Team, Tellychakkar. "Being a creative director is a demanding job : Mushtaq Shiekh".
  8. "Ashutosh Rana Joins Cast Of Rishi Kapoor's Mulk". NDTV.
  9. "मुश्ताक शेख की 'ब्लू फॉरेस्ट' में बच्चे पढ़ेंगे जादुई जंगल की कहानी".
  10. "Priyanka Chopra, Janhvi Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez star in the 'most loaded Bollywood selfie'. See it here". 2019-03-11.
  11. https://www.indiaforums.com/article/karan-patel-pens-down-a-heartfelt-note-for-mushtaq-sheikh_163677
  12. https://www.news18.com/news/movies/karan-patel-ekta-kapoor-tigmanshu-dhulia-jointly-appeal-for-funds-for-daily-wagers-in-showbiz-2574067.html
  13. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/aug/16dev.htm
  14. "Much ado about King Khan". The Hindu. 2006-11-17.
  15. "Images: Book launch of the Making of Om Shanti Om".
  16. "Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his autobiography, says the book will end with birth of AbRam- Entertainment News, Firstpost". 2017-05-23.
  17. "Book review: The Making of Asoka by Mushtaq Sheikh".
  18. ""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.
  19. "New show on Sahara One".
  20. "Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 review: 'Censored' dialogues make this a porn com without the comedy- Entertainment News, Firstpost". 2016-01-24.
  21. "Priyanka, Juhi, Tabu watch Warning 3D".
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