Farooq Shaikh
Biography
Farooq Shaikh was an Indian actor, philanthropist, and television presenter. His career in Hindi films spanned from 1973 to 1993, and he also worked in television between 1988 and 2002. After a period away, he returned to acting in films in 2008 and continued working until his death on December 28, 2013, at the age of sixty-five. Born on March 25, 1948, in Amroli, Surat, India, he accumulated forty-six known acting credits. He was also known by the alternative spelling Farooq Sheikh. His professional work encompassed both film and television mediums across multiple decades.
Career overview
Farooq Shaikh was an Indian actor, philanthropist, and television presenter. His career in Hindi films spanned from 1973 to 1993, during which he became best known for his work in the cinema of that era. In addition to his film career, he worked extensively in television between 1988 and 2002.
After his initial period in the film industry, he returned to acting in films in 2008. He continued working in films from that year until his death on December 28, 2013. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 46 known acting credits. Born in Amroli, Surat, India on March 25, 1948, he lived to the age of 65 before passing away.
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46 titles- Youngistaan (2014) as Akbar Uncle
- Children of War (2014) as Mojid
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) as Sanjay Thapar
- Club 60 (2013) as Dr. Tarique
- Listen... Amaya (2013) as Jayant
- Shanghai (2012) as Principal Secretary Kaul
- Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011) as Ravi Kapoor
- Lahore (2010) as S.K. Rao
- Accident On Hill Road (2009) as Prakash Shrivastav
- Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008) as Feroz Sethna
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Host
- Mohabbat (1997) as Shekhar Sharma
- Chamatkar (1995)
- Ab Insaf Hoga (1995) as Ramcharan
- Mohini (1995)
- Maya Memsaab (1993) as Dr. Charu Das
- Toofan (1989) as Gopal Sharma
- Picnic (1989)
- Gharwali Baharwali (1988) as Sunil Khanna
- Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) as Suraj Bhandari
- Shrikant (1987) as Shrikant
- Mahananda (1987)
- Rajlakshmi (1987) as Shrikant
- Peechha Karro (1986) as Vijay
- Ek Pal (1986)
- Mere Saath Chal (1986) as Amit
- Anjuman (1986) as Sajid
- Faasle (1985) as Sanjay
- Mera Damad (1985) as Jai Khanna
- Salma (1985) as Iqbal
- Lorie (1984) as Bhupinder Singh
- Yahan Wahan (1984) as Rajesh Chopra
- Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) as Alok Prakash
- Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984) as Vijay
- Rang Birangi (1983) as Prof. Jeet Saxena
- Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983) as Kailashpati Trivedi
- Bazaar (1982) as Sarju
- Katha (1982) as Bashudev
- Saath Saath (1982) as Avinash Verma
- Chashme Buddoor (1981) as Siddharth Parashar
- Umrao Jaan (1981) as Nawab Sultan
- Noorie (1979) as Yusuf Fakir Mohammed
- Kaifi Azmi (1979) as Interviewer
- Gaman (1978) as Ghulam Hasan
- The Chess Players (1977) as Aqueel
- Garm Hava (1973) as Sikandar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Farooq Shaikh best known for?
Farooq Shaikh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002), Maya Memsaab (1993), Tulipan (1987).
When and where was Farooq Shaikh born?
Farooq Shaikh was born on March 25, 1948 in Amroli, Surat, India. They passed away on December 28, 2013.
How many credits does Farooq Shaikh have?
Farooq Shaikh has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2014.
What is Farooq Shaikh's background in cinema and television?
Farooq Shaikh was an Indian actor, philanthropist, and television presenter. His career in Hindi films spanned from 1973 to 1993, and he also worked in television between 1988 and 2002. After a period away, he returned to acting in films in 2008 and continued working until his death on December 28, 2013, at the age of ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) as Sanjay Thapar — aged about 65
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Host — aged about 54
- Maya Memsaab (1993) as Dr. Charu Das — aged about 45
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