Mushtaq Khan on Salim Khan's help, meeting Mahesh Bhatt after struggle

Mahesh Bhatt may have stepped away from direction, but across his five-decade-long filmography, few actors have been as much of a constant presence as Mushtaq Khan.

What's lesser known, however, is just how long and difficult a road Mushtaq had to travel before he even got the chance to speak to the filmmaker.

Actor Mushtaq Khan has recalled the difficult journey of landing his first opportunity with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, revealing how a recommendation from Salim Khan, a chance role, and sheer persistence eventually made him one of the director's most consistent collaborators over the following decade.