Tributes after shock death of Mustaque Hassan, owner of Bollywood Grill and CocoBees

The owner of two suburban Adelaide dining institutions has died of a sudden heart attack, prompting an outpouring of grief from customers and loved ones.

Bollywood Grill chef Mustaque Hassan has died of a sudden heart attack, prompting an outpouring of grief. Picture: Supplied

The chef behind two northwestern suburbs institutions has died, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from his tight-knit community.

Mustaque Hassan, the owner of award-winning Bollywood Grill and CocoBees at North Haven, died last Wednesday night after suffering a sudden heart attack.

The 56-year-old has been remembered as a beloved father, boss and mentor whose passion for food brought joy to many.

Local leader Mahbub Siraz said Mr Hassan’s impact was immense.

“He was a big hearted person, very supportive to community, famous for his great hospitality (and) employed many job seekers in his business,” Mr Siraz said.

Bollywood Grill chef Mustaque Hassan. Picture: Supplied

Mr Hassan was remembered as a kind-hearted member of his community. Picture: Instagram

As tributes flowed for the 56-year-old, Mr Hassan was remembered as humble, kind and a “happy smiling face”.

“RIP Musti, we spent many happy hours talking to you enjoying your beautiful food,” one customer wrote.

“Such a loss, will miss the laughs, your enthusiasm, so many laughs and fond memories at Bollywood and more recently Coco’s.”

Mr Hassan’s family farewelled him at a funeral at Gold Coast Mosque in Queensland last night, with a burial service held on Thursday morning at Lower Coomera Cemetery.