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Bollywood in shock over Farooq Sheikh's death

New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actor Farooq Sheikh who was known for his roles in the films like 'Chashme Budoor', 'Saath Saath' passed away late Friday evening due to cardiac arrest in Dubai. Sheikh, 65, was

India TV Entertainment Desk Published : Dec 28, 2013 10:40 IST, Updated : Dec 28, 2013 10:48 IST
bollywood in shock over farooq sheikh s death
bollywood in shock over farooq sheikh s death

New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood actor Farooq Sheikh who was known for his roles in the films like 'Chashme Budoor', 'Saath Saath' passed away late Friday evening due to cardiac arrest in Dubai. Sheikh, 65, was reported to be in a fit condition and was on a holiday with family in Dubai.


Born March 25, 1948, Farooq Sheikh started his Bollywood career in 1973 with the classic 'Garm Hava' and later excelled in both parallel and mainstream cinema.

Over the years, he became known for his roles in many notable movies, including Satyajit Ray's 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Umrao Jaan', 'Kissise Na Kehna', 'Noorie', and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' in which he played Ranbir Kapoor's father. He was last seen in Club 60.

Bollywood celebrities are in shock over the death of this legendary actor. Now celebs have paid their tribute through social networking site Twitter.

Here's what they have tweeted:

Amitabh Bachchan
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
T 1336 -God !! Farooq Sheikh passes away !!? A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague ! A quiet honesty about him. Very very sad !

Omar Abdullah
Only ever met him once & didn't actually know him but he was an amazingly polite gentleman. Very pleasant encounter. RIP Farooq Sheikh Sahib

Boman Irani
Farooq Sheikh passes away! Shocked, numbed and saddened. Was supposed to be shooting with him today. A gentleman actor is no more!

Riteish Deshmukh
Shocked beyond words - Rip Farooq Sheikh - you will be missed sir

Rahul Mahajan
Very very sad news RIP farooq sheikh pic.twitter.com/5P7pK37jKo

Kunal Kohli
Completely Shocked to hear about Farooq Sheikh passing away. RIP. Can't believe this news. Really sad.
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