Farooq Sheikh passed away:

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Farooq Sheikh

Born	(1948-03-25)25 March 1948 Amroli, Gujarat, India
Died	27 December 2013(2013-12-27) (aged 65) Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

He will be remembered for his role in Umrao Jaan with Rekha.

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REMEMBERING FAROOQ SHAIKH:

Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh died on Friday night after suffering a massive heart attack, while holidaying in Dubai. The actor, who passed away at the age of 65, is greatly remembered for his roles in notable films such as ‘Noorie’, ‘Chashme Buddoor’, Kissi Se Na Kehna’ and his major contribution to theatre and television as well. (Express archive photo)

12/29/136:42 PM

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REMEMBERING FAROOQ SHEIKH:

During his early days, Farooq Sheikh took an active part in theatre, doing plays with IPTA and with well-known directors like Sagar Sarhadi. [Express archive photo)

During his early days, Farooq Sheikh took an active part in theatre, doing plays with IPTA and with well-known directors like Sagar Sarhadi. (Express archive photo)

12/29/136:44 PM

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REMEMBERING FAROOQ SHEIKH:

He began his Bollywood career with a major role in 1973 film ‘Garam Hawa’. The film tells the tale of the plight of a North Indian Muslim family, in the years post partition of India in 1947. Farooq Sheikh played the role of Sikander Mirza in the film, which went on to be the Indian submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. [Express archive photo)

12/29/136:47 PM

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REMEMBERING FAROOQ SHEIKH:

He was also seen in Satyajit Ray’s ‘Shatranj ke khiladi’ [1977), which depicted decadent royalty of Central North India. The film was set around the life of the last independently ruling Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. (Express archive photo)

He was also seen in Satyajit Ray’s ‘Shatranj ke khiladi’ (1977), which depicted decadent royalty of Central North India. The film was set around the life of the last independently ruling Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. (Express archive photo)

12/29/136:49 PM

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MUMBAI: The last rites of actor Farooq Sheikh will be performed at a burial ground at Four Bungalows, Andheri, on Monday evening. He will be laid to rest near the grave of his mother Farida, who passed away in February 2011.

"His wife and children will accompany the remains from Dubai in the afternoon. People who wish to pay their last respects can do so at his apartment at Highland Park in Lokhandwala Complex between 5.30pm and 7pm," said Feroze Abbas Khan, Sheikh's friend who directed him in the play 'Tumhari Amrita'.

The actor was the eldest of five siblings. He was born March 25, 1948, to advocate Mustafa Sheikh and a Parsi mother, Farida. The family owns 'zamindari' in its native Gujarat but has lived in Mumbai for around six decades. Writer Javed Siddiqi recalled, "Farooq lived in Nagpada while I stayed in Byculla. Our fathers were friends so I knew him long before he became an actor."

The finality of the tragedy hit home once Sheikh's younger brothers arrived from Gujarat. Sunday afternoon, they were overseeing preparations for the remains to be viewed at the community hall in the building compound. They requisitioned chairs, mattresses and white cloth for the shamiana.

Neighbours were overwhelmed with grief at the sight. Ophthalmologist Jagdish Shah, brother of director Kundan Shah, knows the family since 12 years. Sheikh stayed in the A wing of Highland Park before moving to the B wing in 2009. "We would often meet in the elevator. The next time I step in I will miss his warm 'adaab' and friendly smile that had become part of my routine. He had brought both his daughters to me for mild eye problems. I was also a guest on his TV show 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' that featured my brother, and he calmed my stage fright," Dr Shah says. "Sheikh always wore white. I feel he could do so because he was such a pure soul."

Around 1 km away, staff at the Four Bungalows Kabrastan had been alerted of Monday's arrival. "Sheikh Sahab's mother is buried beneath that tall tree. We will try to find space nearby or within the same plot," said caretaker Khatija Bi Shah. The actor's brother-in-law Nazeer Sheikh is a trustee of the graveyard and will prepare the final resting place for one of India's best loved artistes.

12/30/138:26 AM

Former Member

Farooq Sheikh in that memorable role as Nawab Sultan in Umrao Jaan

12/30/138:31 AM

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Another notable performance of Farooq Sheikh was his role as Yusuf Fakir Mohammed in Manmohan Krishna’s ‘Noorie ‘ in 1979. The veteran actor starred opposite actress Poonam Dhillon and the film was a superhit, becoming the 7th highest grossing film at the Box Office that year. [Express archive photo)

12/30/138:38 AM

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A tribute to Farooq Sheikh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GRqHkV9Bls

From the movie Saath Saath: Tum ko Dekha to ye khayaal aaya

12/30/139:05 AM

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TRIBUTE TO FAROOQ SHEIKH:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ6rhV5_ArY

AJA RE O MERE DILBAR AAJA: NOORIE

12/30/139:46 AM

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Multi-faceted actor Farooq Sheikh, who died following cardiac arrest in Dubai, will be buried Monday evening, says actor and a close friend Satish Shah.

Farooq died Friday evening at the age of 65.

"His body will reach Mumbai airport at around 4 pm tomorrow (Monday), and the burial will take place around 7 in the evening," Satish said.

The late actor, who was known for his roles in movies like "Umrao Jaan", "Chashme Buddoor" and "Saath Saath", is survived by his wife and two daughters.

12/30/139:55 AM

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Farooq Sheikh in a still from Muzaffar Ali's 'Umrao Jaan'.

12/30/1311:34 AM

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Farooq Sheikh is deeply remembered for his comic role of Siddharth Parashar in 1981 romantic-comedy ‘Chashme Buddoor’ along with Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi and Ravi Baswani among others. [Express archive photo)

12/30/1311:59 AM

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Farooq Sheikh also turned host for award-awarning talk show ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai’, which premiered in 2002. The show delved into the lives of many Bollywood faces as well some Indian celebrities by interviewing them, their families and friends. [Express archive photo)

12/30/1312:02 PM

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The veteran actor’s most recent film appearances – ‘Club 60’ along with Sarika, which released earlier this month. The film, which was the tale of a doctor couple who lose their only child, was rated 2 and half stars by Indian Express critic Shubra Gupta. “I would recommend 'Club 60', because it brings into the frame an age group euphemistically called the 'silvers', and by touching a chord with its performances. Farooque Shaikh is as solid as ever,” wrote Shubra in her review. (Express archive photo)

12/30/1312:05 PM