Renowned actor and director Mushtaq Kak was mourned today in Srinagar, where the artistic community gathered to pay tribute to his untimely demise. The condolence meeting saw heartfelt expressions of grief from artists, directors, producers, and writers who were shocked by the loss.
Mushtaq Kak, the former artistic director of Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi, left an enduring legacy in the realms of theater and cinema. Awarded the Best Director for productions like “Andha Yug,” “Malika,” and “Pratibimb,” he showcased exceptional talent. His plays, “Maha Brahmin” and “Alladad,” were acclaimed as the best plays in 1999 and 2000, respectively.
Directing over 100 plays, Kak’s repertoire included adaptations of Saadat Hasan Manto’s short stories, Chekhov’s “Cheery ka Bagicha,” Tendulkar’s “Ghansi Ram Kotwal,” and other iconic works.
Beyond the stage, Mushtaq Kak made notable appearances in Hindi and Hollywood films, leaving his mark in productions such as “Hijack,” “Sikandar,” “Amal,” “Shikara,” “Vishwaroopam,” “Romeo Akbar Walter,” “Kesari,” “The Family Man,” and “Dishoom.”
The condolence meeting drew distinguished individuals from various fields, including Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Mushtaq Bala, Shafeeque Qureshi, Gulzar Ganie, Mir Sarwar, Gulzar Bhat, Hussain Khan, Altaf Hussain, Manzoor Ishbari, Hassan Javid, Shahid Lateef, and many others who shared their condolences and memories of the late artist.
Mushtaq Kak’s versatile legacy as an artist and director will be cherished by the artistic community and the audiences who were touched by his impactful performances. All present extended their deepest sympathies to Mushtaq Kak’s family and friends during this diffiuclt time.
