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]
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]
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]
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]
| Year | Film | Screenplay | Associate Producer | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Supari | |||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | |||
| 2009 | Billu | |||
| 2011 | Ra.One | |||
| 2013 | Rangrezz | |||
| Warning[19] | ||||
| 2014 | Gulab Gang | |||
| Zid | ||||
| 2015 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3[20] | |||
| 2016 | Mastizaade | |||
| 2018 | Mulq | |||
| 2024 | Happy Ending(Short Film) | |||
| Year | TV Serial | Story | Screenplay | Creative Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | |||
| 2002 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | |||
| 2003 | Kahiin to Hoga | |||
| 2004 | K. Street Pali Hill | |||
| 2009 | Ganesh Leela[21] | |||
| 2009 | Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des | |||
| 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] |