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Mushtaq Khan

Mushtaq Khan

Actor · Died September 24, 2026, aged 56 · Madhya Pradesh, India

Mushtaq Khan is an Indian actor known for his remarkable versatility and natural comic timing across Hindi cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he has appeared in a wide range of films, earning recognition for portraying memorable supporting characters that bring humor, warmth, and authenticity to the screen. His effortless ability to switch between comedy and serious roles has made him a reliable and respected presence in the industry. Over the years, Mushtaq Khan has become a familiar face to audiences through numerous films, television appearances, and stage performances. His consistent work and engaging screen presence have contributed to his reputation as an actor who elevates every project he becomes a part of. Known for his professionalism and dedication to his craft, he continues to be an integral part of Indian entertainment, delivering performances that remain etched in viewers’ minds.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
December 31, 1969
Died
September 24, 2026 (aged 56)
From
Madhya Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 141 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 43% in 30 days

What are Mushtaq Khan's films like?

Across their 21 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 32nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Morality
30%
Self
12%
Society
8%
Survival
7%
Power
5%
Ideas
4%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 21 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 11 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 12 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 17 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
15
Thrilling
7
Romantic
7
Melancholic
7
Absurd
5
Other
13

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mushtaq Khan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mushtaq Khan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

141 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page.

  • Poniiy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Cocaine(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Dil Deewana Ho Gaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Munshi Mama

  • Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Vampires Saga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Rajveer Kumar

  • Bhashaili (Adrift) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Cinematographer · Editor

  • Dhoom Dhaam(2025)

    as Watchman

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Baby John(2024)

    as Principal

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Vanvaas(2024)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • The Legend of Sudarshan Chakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Buisnessman

  • Stree 2(2024)

    as Sarpanch

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Luv Ki Arrange Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Mr. Mishra

  • Gadar 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Gul "Gullu" Khan

  • Hello Hello Whats-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • I Am Unused (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

  • Hume Toh Loot Liya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Saurashtra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Jholachhap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Shyam sunder

  • Baap No Bagicho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Badhaai Do(2022)

    as Sharma Uncle

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Green Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • News Anchor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Indoo Ki Jawani(2020)

    as News Anchor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Chase: No Mercy To Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Bengal Minister

  • Stree(2018)

    as Sarpanch

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Shamsher Singh

  • Belan Wali Bahu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 127 episodes · as Ladu's Father

  • Romeo & Radhika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mehta ji

  • Miss Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 505 episodes · as Baldev Tripathi

  • Welcome Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ballu

  • My Genie Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as ATS officer Salunkhe

  • Madmast Barkhaa(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Haunted Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Sulemaan

  • Gurjar Aandolan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Bhadaas(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aakhri Deal(2013)

    Actor

  • Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara(2013)

    as Chilliya

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Wake Up India(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Khiladi 786(2012)

    as Bhagat

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Ata Pata Lapatta(2012)

    as Spokesperson

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Rowdy Rathore(2012)

    as Baapji's Brother-in-Law

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Gali Gali Chor Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Who's There?(2011)

    as Sunny's uncle

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Be-Careful(2011)

    as Inspector Khuj Lee

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Rascals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Usmaan

  • Chatur Singh Two Star(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • College Campus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Adaalat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 431 episodes · as Jhilmil Zaveri

  • Ashok Chakra: Tribute to Real Heroes(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kuchh Kariye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Pappu Halva

  • Meri Life Mein Uski Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Rahi

  • Jugaad(2009)

    as Chaurasia

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Good Luck! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tarun's General Manager

  • Black & White (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Minister Mohanlal Agarwal

  • Welcome(2007)

    as Ballu

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Cocktail: The Deadly Combination (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • My Friend Ganesha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Police Inspector Patil

  • A Mighty Heart(2007)

    as Danny´s Taxi Driver

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Khallas: The Beginning of End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Shinde

  • Khanna & Iyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Pathan

  • Dosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Genius

  • Rehguzar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Parvez

  • Sandwich (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Popatlal

  • Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Iqbal

  • Anjaane: The Unkown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Baba

  • Hum Tum Aur Mom: Mother Never Misguides (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Chetna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jackie

  • Maa Where Are You... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Badru

  • Qatal-E-Aam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(2004)

    as Chutki Baba

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Shikaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kiritbhai

  • Kismat(2004)

    as Pankaj Bhai (Sapna's secretary)

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Xcuse Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Gomes

  • Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Khushmisaz

  • Yeh Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as College Director

  • Soch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Film Director

  • Angaar: The Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Kaun Karega Insaaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Boond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Lallan

  • Ittefaq(2001)

    as Batak Lal

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Gul Khan

  • Hera Pheri(2000)

    as Devi Prasad's Servant

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Mann - Soul's Heart(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Aakhri Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sunder Das

  • Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as John

  • Major Saab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Hanuman Prasad

  • When One Falls in Love(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Ustadon Ke Ustad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Miss 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Johnny

  • C.I.D.(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Victim's Husband

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Mohabbat Aur Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Bheema

  • Ghoonghat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mrityudaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Police Inspector Danapani

  • Gudgudee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Dr. M. M. Surmawala

  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pappu Shikari

  • Rakshak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Bola

  • Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Prem

  • Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Popat / Phukat

  • Chaahat(1996)

    as Anna

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • English Babu Desi Mem(1996)

    as Hitman

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Vishwasghaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Gullu

  • Bambai Ka Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Commissioner D.A. Chauhan

  • Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995)

    as Mr. Bhatija (Rohit's Lawyer)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Milan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Havaldar Shantaram

  • Sarhad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mr. Lobo

  • Raja(1995)

    as Banwarilal

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Prajapati

  • Gunehgar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Maulvi

  • Gopi Kishan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Inspector Mishra

  • Naaraaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Krantiveer(1994)

    as Babbanrao Deshmukh

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Aatish: Feel the Fire(1994)

    as Bhiku

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Madhosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Colonel

  • Ekka Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dharma

  • Gunaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Hotel Manager

  • Gumrah(1993)

    as Police Inspector

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Sir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Bhagwati Prasad Mishra

  • Junoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Adivasi Bheema

  • Zulm Ki Hukumat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Prabhakar

  • Chamatkar(1992)

    as Conman

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Sadak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gullu

  • Dharavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Shankar

  • Saathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Shetty

  • Aashiqui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rafoo Master

  • Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Wagle Ki Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Manohar

  • The Discovery of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Asaf Khan · as General · as Mahadev · as Miyan Bhuva

  • Anjuman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Banke Nawab

  • Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Anveshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Farz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Kuku Ki Kundli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Secret Pocketmaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 138 titles, 134 of them dated from 1981 to 2026; peak year 2025.

Biggest box office

Rowdy Rathore (2012)

$29M worldwide

Highest rated

Stree (2018)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Cocaine (2026)

Film career

19812026

Peak 2025 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1990Screen debut· Aashiqui
  • 2012Career best· Rowdy Rathore

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting136 of 138: 136 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thCinematography2 of 138: 1 only cinematography, 1 with another roleEditing1 of 138: 0 only editing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s5 · acting1990s45 · acting2000s34 · acting2010s26 · acting2020s24 · 22 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 23 roles
90001020

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Mushtaq Khan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of the 36 of 37 with a score; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 37 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive8
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Madmast Barkhaa (2015)

98th percentile spread · 69% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hera Pheri (2000)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Mushtaq Khan's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles22–49 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 60 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Mushtaq Khan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mushtaq Khan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; M. Salim shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers