Actor Farooq Sheikh Passes Away: Bollywood Mourns On Twitter

New Delhi: Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh, 65, died late on Friday night due to heart attack in Dubai.

His body will be brought to Mumbai later in the day after completing the formalities in Dubai.

He was best known for his films during the 1970s and 1980s. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema.

He acted in many serials and shows on television and performed on stage in famous productions.

Sheikh was best known for his roles in 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Chashme Baddoor', 'Kissi Se Na Kehna' and 'Noorie'.


Bollywood actor Farooq Sheikh, best known for his roles in films like 'Chashme Buddoor', 'Garam Hawa' and most recently in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', passed away on Saturday morning in Dubai after he suffered a major cardiac arrest. The actor had been holidaying in the United Arab Emirates when tragedy struck.

His passing was mourned by several celebrities on Twitter. Here are some tweets:

Deeply saddened to hear about Farooq Sheikh. Will miss his warmth, acting skills & gentlemanly demeanour.RIP sir.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@mbhandarkar268) December 28, 2013

Shocked to hear about a great human, wonderful actor Farukh Shaikh s sudden Demise, RIP Farukh Saab.. God Bless the departed Soul. Prayers
— Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) December 28, 2013

#RIPFarooqShaikh Garam Hawa, Chasme Badoor, Umrao Jaan, Katha Shanghai. List of brilliance is endless. Life passionately dedicated 2 his art
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) December 28, 2013

RIP Farooqji..a gentleman actor..ull be missed
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) December 28, 2013

Hope Farooq Shaikh is listening to the wonderful odes & goodbyes. We should appreciate people we admire while they are still around. RIP.
— mini mathur (@minimathur) December 28, 2013

Such sad news to wake up to! Fabulous actor, understated gentleman.. Have loved him in so many films frm Noorie to YJHD! RIP Farooque Sheikh
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) December 28, 2013

Farooq Sheikh: true friend,gentleman,with his head and heart in the right place,who loved his country.A void none other can fill.Miss you.
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) December 28, 2013

RIP #Farooq Sheikh .. You were too young to go yet :(
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) December 28, 2013

RIP Farooq Sheikh....your subtle,nuanced and genius body of work will live on forever...
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 28, 2013

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