Shock as restaurant boss suddenly dies: ‘Such a big hearted person’

The owner of two popular Adelaide restaurants has died from a suspected heart attack, sparking an outpouring of grief from customers and loved ones.

Mustaque Hassan, the owner of award-winning Bollywood Grill and CocoBees at North Haven passed away last Wednesday night.

The 56-year-old has been remembered fondly as a cherished father, employer, and mentor, who brought joy to so many through his food.

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 wrote on Facebook. 

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‘May Allah give his family members patience, courage and fortitude to bear this great loss.’ 

As tributes flowed, Mr Hassan was remembered as humble and kind man.

‘RIP Musti, we spent many happy hours talking to you enjoying your beautiful food, one customer said.

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

‘I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mustaque. He was one of the nicest restaurant owners I have ever met,’ a third person said.

‘His happy smiling face will be missed for sure, North Haven residents will be sad to hear about this. Such a loss for local business too,’ said another. 

His 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.