Actor Farooque Sheikh dies of heart attack in Dubai as Bollywood mourns
Farooque Sheikh was holidaying in Dubai with his family as he suddenly died of heart attack late on Friday night. His body will be brought to his hometown Mumbai on Saturday where his funeral and last rituals will be performed.
A veteran actor of the 70s and 80s, Farooque Sheikh, redefined parallel cinema with his performances in films including Noorie, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Chashme Buddoor, Kisi se na Kehna, and Lahore. His most successful on-screen pairing was with actress Deepti Naval.
He continued his arty cinema streak until most recently with his stellar performance in the 2013 low-budget drama film Listen… Amaya with Naval.
In addition to acting in movies, Farooque has also been a television presenter and a stage actor.
He became more of a household name with his popular Zee television show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai where he interviewed big Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Farooque Sheikh was last seen in Bollywood blockbuster Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone where he played Ranbir Kapoor’s father.
His sudden demise is termed as a “big loss to Indian cinema” by Bollywood’s who’s who. His co-stars and contemporaries took to Twitter to pay their tribute to the veteran actor. Most remembered Farooque Sheikh for his sense of humour, warmth, acting skills and compassion.
You don't expect some people to ever go from this world. Farooq Shiekh was one of them. He was kind, gentle, compassionate & real. SAD. RIP
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) December 28, 2013
T 1336 -God !! Farooq Sheikh passes away !!? A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague ! A quiet honesty about him. Very very sad !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 28, 2013
T 1336 -Farooq Sheikh !! Cannot believe he has gone. There was an absence of any kind of pretence in his demeanour, or towards his work !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 28, 2013
“And all I ask is quiet sleep & a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.“ Faroukh Sahib…Allah bless your soul. U are dearly loved & missed.
— SHAH RUKH KHAN (@iamsrk) December 28, 2013
Farooq Sheikh passes away! Shocked, numbed and saddened. Was supposed to be shooting with him today. A gentleman actor is no more!
— boman irani (@bomanirani) December 28, 2013
RIP Farooq Sheikh....your subtle,nuanced and genius body of work will live on forever...
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 28, 2013
