Ghulam-E-Musthafa (1997): Cast & Plot
Ghulam-E-Musthafa is a 1997 action drama directed by Partho Ghosh, starring Nana Patekar as Ghulam -E- Musthafa, Paresh Rawal and Raveena Tandon. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Partho Ghosh
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghulam-E-Musthafa About?
The premise of Ghulam-E-Musthafa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mustafa (Nana Patekar) is a cold‑hearted contract killer who was adopted as a child by the powerful don Shanta Prasad, whom he reverently calls Abba. Trained in crime tactics, he serves as Abba’s lethal weapon, aided only by his lifelong friend Sudama. A fierce rivalry with the Verma brothers—Mahesh, Rohan and Bipin—drives the plot, as they plot to murder Abba. Meanwhile, dancer Kavita, who works at the Verma’s nightclub, becomes drawn into the escalating conflict.
Ghulam-E-Musthafa Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shootout
- civil servant
- father figure
- home invasion
- religious prejudice
- muslim
- gangster
- loss of loved one
- hindu
- redemption
- mob enforcer
- unwanted guest
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- honesty
- hitman
- tragedy
- title spoken by character
- remake
- arrest
- family relationships
- shot to death
- money
- pistol
- politician
- finger cut off
- severed finger
- hidden gun
- asthma
- threat
- abduction
- shooting a ceiling fan
- pistol whipped
- job promotion
- playing marbles
- pallbearer
- dance school
- crying
- anger
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- grief
- apology
- greed
- dowry
- bar dancer
- stage
- typing class
- middle class
- hospital
- disguise
- flashback
- illness
Ghulam-E-Musthafa Cast & Characters
Nana Patekar leads the cast as Ghulam -E- Musthafa, with Paresh Rawal as Shanta Prasad 'Abba' and Raveena Tandon as Kavita. Directed by Partho Ghosh; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Partho Ghosh
- Nana Patekar as Ghulam -E- Musthafa
- Paresh Rawal as Shanta Prasad 'Abba'
- Raveena Tandon as Kavita
- Mohan Joshi as Mahesh Verma (Club Owner)
Also Starring in Ghulam-E-Musthafa
· 2 more- Aruna Irani Bhagyalaxmi Dixit
- Mohnish Behl Bipin Verma (as Mohnish Behal)
More from Partho Ghosh
More films directed by Partho Ghosh: Rehmat Ali, Yugpurush, Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha and Agni Sakshi.
Ghulam-E-Musthafa Plot Summary
What happens in Ghulam-E-Musthafa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mustafa, Nana Patekar, is a feared contract killer who will go to any length to satisfy his superiors. He is portrayed as a devout Muslim who observes Namaz five times a day, a detail that colours his discipline and ritual in the violence that surrounds him. He was taken in as a child by a powerful crime lord, Shanta Prasad, Paresh Rawal—the man the world knows as Abba—who becomes a father figure and architect of Mustafa’s brutal education in crime. Under Abba’s tutelage, Mustafa is groomed to be a weapon for his illicit schemes, moving with precision through the shadows of the criminal underworld. His only steadfast ally is Sudama, his childhood friend, a quiet presence who witnesses the shaping of Mustafa’s dual life.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghulam-E-Musthafa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ghulam-E-Musthafa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the contract killer Mustafa?
Cars in Ghulam-E-Musthafa
13 cars on screen, including the 1985 Maruti Gypsy and the 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet.
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1985 Maruti Gypsy Main role -
1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet Main role -
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Bajaj-Tempo Matador Minor role
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Ghulam-E-Musthafa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ghulam-E-Musthafa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghulam-E-Musthafa?
Ghulam-E-Musthafa runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was Ghulam-E-Musthafa released?
Ghulam-E-Musthafa was released in 1997.
Who directed Ghulam-E-Musthafa?
Ghulam-E-Musthafa was directed by Partho Ghosh.
More films by Partho Ghosh Who is in the cast of Ghulam-E-Musthafa?
Ghulam-E-Musthafa stars Nana Patekar as Ghulam -E- Musthafa, Paresh Rawal as Shanta Prasad 'Abba' and Raveena Tandon as Kavita, among 6 credited actors.
Does Ghulam-E-Musthafa have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghulam-E-Musthafa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ghulam-E-Musthafa in?
The original language of Ghulam-E-Musthafa is Hindi.
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