{{short description|Indian screenwriter, author, producer and actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Mushtaq Shiekh | image = Exif temp image.jpg | caption = Shiekh in 2018 | birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | occupation = {{hlist|Screenwriter|Producer|Actor|Author}}<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/mushtaq-shiekh-makes-an-appearance-in-oso/ |title = Mushtaq Shiekh makes an appearance in OSO :Latest Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama| website=Bollywood Hungama |date = 2007-02-11}}</ref> }}
'''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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mushtaq-sheikh-bereaved/articleshow/56030091.cms|title=Mushtaq Sheikh bereaved|work=Mumbai Mirror|date=17 December 2016}}</ref>
==Early life==
Shiekh was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow-stylish-soha-ali-khan-at-mushtaq-sheikh-s-birthday-bash-1682661|title=Stylish Soha Ali Khan at Mushtaq Sheikh's birthday bash|date=1 May 2012|publisher=DNA}}</ref> He wrote the script for Priyadarshan's ''Rangrezz''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://glamgold.com/mushtaq-sheikh-returns-with-rangrezz/|title=Mushtaq Sheikh returns with RANGREZZ|date=9 March 2013|publisher=glamgold.com}}</ref> He authored the biography of Indian actor Shahrukh Khan titled ''Still Reading Khan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/books/story/20061106-book-review-of-srk-still-reading-khan-by-mushtaq-sheikh-782088-2006-11-06|title=Book review: Mushtaq Sheikh's 'SRK: Still Reading Khan'|date=6 November 2006|publisher=India Today}}</ref>
==Career==
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."<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/abu-dhabi/we-dont-just-watch-movies-but-live-them |title = 'We don't just watch movies but live them'}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/interviews/being-creative-director-demanding-job-mushtaq-shiekh|title=Being a creative director is a demanding job : Mushtaq Shiekh|first=Tellychakkar|last=Team|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ashutosh-rana-joins-cast-of-rishi-kapoors-mulk-1755392|title=Ashutosh Rana Joins Cast Of Rishi Kapoor's Mulk|publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
Shiekh is writing a book for children titled "Blue Forest". He told reporters that the book will be released in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/kanpur-city-children-will-read-story-of-magical-forest-in-mushtaq-shekh-book-blue-forest-18730437.html |title = मुश्ताक शेख की 'ब्लू फॉरेस्ट' में बच्चे पढ़ेंगे जादुई जंगल की कहानी}}</ref> The book tells the story of a magical forest. He is also writing a web series for Ekta Kapoor's ALTBalaji.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-janhvi-kapoor-jacqueline-fernandez-star-in-the-most-loaded-bollywood-selfie-see-it-here/story-HxgVcmKnG3ScuZyG6tnVkL.html |title = Priyanka Chopra, Janhvi Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez star in the 'most loaded Bollywood selfie'. See it here|date = 2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=21 August 2004|title="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|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k4/actor/mrinal_jha.htm|publisher=}}</ref>
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 JioCinema.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/om-shanti-om-screenwriter-mushtaq-shiekhs-horror-short-film-happy-ending-explores-the-blurs-lines-between-reality-and-horror-890361 | title=Om Shanti Om Screenwriter Mushtaq Shiekh's Horror Short Film "Happy Ending" Explores the Blurs Lines Between Reality and Horror | date=20 April 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://goachronicle.com/happy-ending-director-anil-bajpai-speaks-on-challenges-of-creating-horror-short-film/ | title=Happy Ending director Anil Bajpai speaks on challenges of creating horror short film - Goa Chronicle | date=23 April 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2024/Apr/17/ishita-ganguly-set-for-her-horror-short-film-happy-ending | title=Ishita Ganguly opens up about her upcoming horror short film, 'Happy Ending' | date=17 April 2024 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://scroll.in/article/1069910/fiction-an-architect-is-asked-to-build-a-powerful-mans-mansion-but-secrets-and-dangers-are-lurking | title=Fiction: An architect is asked to build a powerful man's mansion but secrets and dangers are lurking | date=9 July 2024 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/-akshay-kumar-tabu-and-r-madhavan-to-star-in-film-based-on-mushtaq-shiekh-new-novel-secrets-within-23368735 | title=Akshay Kumar, Tabu, and R Madhavan to star in film based on Mushtaq Shiekh's new novel, Secrets within | date=27 July 2024 }}</ref>
In 2025 Mushtaq Shiekh wrote Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa starrer Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. The film was directed by Milap Zaveri.<ref>https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/thamma-vs-ek-deewane-ki-deewaniyat-day-2-box-office-collection-ayushmann-khurranas-horror-comedy-beats-harshvardhan-rane-sonam-bajwas-love-story-2975352.html</ref> The film was released in Deepawali festival with Ayushman Khurana starrer Thamma and went on to do more than 100 Crore on the Box Office worldwide.<ref>https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Ek_Deewane_Ki_Deewaniyat_Final_Box_Office_Collection_Harshvardhan_Ranes_Romance_Drama_Hits_Unexpected_Bulls_Eye</ref> It was declared a runaway hit.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/ek-deewane-ki-deewaniyat-worldwide-box-office-the-harshvardhan-rane-sonam-bajwa-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-globally/articleshow/125075780.cms</ref>
==Other work==
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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karan Patel Pens Down A Heartfelt Note For Mushtaq Sheikh|url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/karan-patel-pens-down-a-heartfelt-note-for-mushtaq-sheikh_163677|access-date=2021-08-09|website=India Forums|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-11|title=Karan Patel, Ekta Kapoor, Tigmanshu Dhulia Jointly Appeal for Funds for Daily Wagers in Showbiz|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/karan-patel-ekta-kapoor-tigmanshu-dhulia-jointly-appeal-for-funds-for-daily-wagers-in-showbiz-2574067.html|access-date=2021-08-09|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Film ! scope="col"|Screenplay ! scope="col"|Associate Producer ! scope="col"|Actor |- || 2003 ! scope="row"| ''Supari'' | {{yes}} | | |- || 2007 ! scope="row"| ''Om Shanti Om'' | {{yes}} | | {{yes}} |- || 2009 ! scope="row"| ''Billu'' | {{yes}} | | |- || 2011 ! scope="row"| ''Ra.One'' | {{yes}} | | {{yes}} |- | rowspan="2"| 2013 ! scope="row"| ''Rangrezz'' |{{yes}} | | |- ! scope="row"| ''Warning<ref>{{cite web|title=Priyanka, Juhi, Tabu watch Warning 3D|url=https://www.filmfare.com/photos/priyanka-juhi-tabu-watch-warning-3d_-4249.html|publisher=}}</ref>'' | |{{yes}} | |- | rowspan="2"| 2014 ! scope="row"| ''Gulab Gang'' | |{{yes}} | |- ! scope="row"| ''Zid'' | |{{yes}} | |- || 2015 ! scope="row" | ''Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3<ref>{{cite web|date=2016-01-24|title=Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 review: 'Censored' dialogues make this a porn com without the comedy|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kya-kool-hain-hum-3-review-censored-dialogues-make-this-a-porn-com-without-the-comedy-2596676.html|publisher=}}</ref>'' | {{yes}} | | |- || 2016 ! scope="row" | ''Mastizaade'' | {{yes}} | | |- || 2018 ! scope="row" | ''Mulq'' | |{{yes}} | |- | 2024 ! scope="row" | ''Happy Ending (Short Film)'' | {{yes}} | | |- |2025 ! scope="row" |''Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat'' |{{yes}} | | |}
===Television career===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|TV Serial ! scope="col"|Story ! scope="col"|Screenplay ! scope="col"|Creative Director |- || 2000 ! scope="row"| ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' | {{yes}} | | |- || 2002 ! scope="row"| ''Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |- || 2003 ! scope="row"| ''Kahiin to Hoga'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |- || 2004 ! scope="row"| ''K. Street Pali Hill'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | |- || 2009 ! scope="row"| ''Ganesh Leela<ref>{{cite web|title=New show on Sahara One|url=https://www.adgully.com/new-show-on-sahara-one-41305.html|publisher=}}</ref>'' | | | {{yes}} |- || 2009 ! scope="row"| ''Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des'' | | | {{yes}} |- |}
==Books==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"|Year ! scope="col"|Book !Refs. |- || 2001 ! scope="row"| '' Asoka, the making'' !<ref>{{Cite web|title=Book review: The Making of Asoka by Mushtaq Sheikh|date=29 October 2001 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/books/story/20011029-book-review-the-making-of-asoka-by-mushtaq-sheikh-774512-2001-10-29}}</ref> |- || 2002 ! scope="row"| ''Devdas, The Indian Hamlet'' !<ref>{{Cite web|date=2002-08-16|title=The Indian Hamlet|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/aug/16dev.htm|access-date=2021-08-09|website=rediff.com}}</ref> |- || 2006 ! scope="row"| ''Still Reading Khan'' !<ref>{{Cite news|date=2006-11-17|title=Much ado about King Khan|newspaper=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/much-ado-about-king-khan/article3231373.ece}}</ref> |- || 2007 ! scope="row"| ''Shahrukh Can'' !<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-05-23|title=Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his autobiography, says the book will end with birth of AbRam|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-opens-up-about-his-autobiography-says-the-book-will-end-with-birth-of-abram-3471820.html}}</ref> |- || 2008 ! scope="row"| ''The Making Of Om Shanti Om'' !<ref>{{Cite web|title=Images: Book launch of the Making of Om Shanti Om|website=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/images-book-launch-of-the-making-of-om-shanti-om-news-bollywood-kkfus3bcdfasi.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403052942/http://www.sify.com/movies/images-book-launch-of-the-making-of-om-shanti-om-news-bollywood-kkfus3bcdfasi.html|archive-date=2018-04-03}}</ref> |- ||2024 ! scope="row"| ''Secrets Within'' !<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.harpersbazaar.in/culture/story/all-the-new-reads-to-bookmark-this-june-1030131-2024-06-18 | title=All the new reads to bookmark this June }}</ref> |}
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