Farooq Shaikh Wiki, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More – FilmyVoice

Farooq Shaikh (1948-2013) was an Indian actor, humanitarian, and tv presenter. He’s well-known for his work in Hindi movies like Garam Hawa(1973), Shatranj ke Khiladi (1977), Noorie(1979), Chashme Buddoor(1981), and different notable contributions to the Hindi tv business. He took his final breath on 28 December 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Wiki/Biography

Farooq Shaikh was born on Thursday, 25 March 1948 (aged 65 years; on the time of dying) in Amroli, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. His zodiac signal is Aries. He accomplished his education at St. Mary’s Faculty in Bombay and graduated from St. Xavier’s School. Farooq went on to pursue regulation, following after his father within the occupation, from Siddharth School of Legislation. Whereas in school, he took half in performs and developed an curiosity in performing, which had him go away his authorized profession and select theatre, as an alternative.

Farooq Shaikh

Bodily Look

Peak (approx.): 5′ 9″

Weight (approx.): 75kg

Hair Color: Black

Eye Color: Black

Household

Mother and father & Siblings

Farooq Shaikh was born to Farida and Mustafa Shaikh. His father, a lawyer, labored in Bombay and belonged to a household from Hansot within the Bharuch district of Gujarat. Farooq’s household have been well-off landowners settled in Nagpada, Bombay. He had 5 siblings and he was the eldest one.

Spouse & Kids

Farooq Shaikh along with his spouse Roopa

He met Roopa at St. Xavier’s School. The couple have been concerned actively in theatre and later received married. They’ve two stunning daughters, Shaista and Sanaa. Their youthful daughter, Sanaa is concerned with a NGO, United Approach of Mumbai.

Relationships/Affairs

At St. Xavier’s School, Farooq was concerned with Roopa, whom he went on to marry after 9 years.

Farooq Shaikh at a celebration with Honey Irani and his spouse Roopa

Faith/Non secular Views

He practised Islam and believed himself to be a liberal Muslim.

Profession

Movies

Farooq Shaikh in with Deepti Naval

Farooq made his debut in his ultimate 12 months of regulation college with M S Sathyu’s film Garam Hawa. His lively years in theatre made him well-known with administrators like Sagar Sarhadi, who later went on to direct him in movies like Bazaar(1982), Noorie(1979), and Faasle(1985). Farooq additionally labored in in style films like Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan(1981) and Gaman(1978), Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj ke Khiladi(1977) and Sai Paranjape’s Chasme Buddor(1981) and Katha(1982). Later in his profession, he labored in movies like Saas, Bahu aur Sensex(2008), Lahore(2010), Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani(2013), Membership 60(2013), and Youngistaan(2014), which have been launched after his dying.

Farooq Shaikh in his debut movie Garam Hawa

Farooq Shaikh in Chashme- Buddoor

Farooq Shaikh in Umrao Jaan

Theatre, Radio & Tv 

Farooq Shaikh internet hosting Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai

In his early days, Farooq was lively in theatre, performing performs with IPTA and well-known administrators. He starred within the play Tumhari Amrita(1992) with Shabana Azmi which ran over for 21 years throughout international locations worldwide. He garnered immense recognition for his stint as an anchor on Bombay Doordarshan exhibits corresponding to Yuvadarshan and Younger World. He labored as a presenter within the Hindi tv business and hosted exhibits like Jeena Issi Ka Naam Hai. He additionally did radio packages alongside well-known radio personalities corresponding to Ameen Sayani.

Farooq Shaikh performing Tumhari Amrita alongside Shabana Azmi

Social Activism

Regardless that he by no means appeared to care about sporting the tag of philanthropist on his sleeve, Farooq was actively concerned with social activism and believed in serving to the underprivileged individuals in the neighborhood. He contributed to the re-establishment of riot victims from his hometown in Gujarat. He additionally sponsored the training of two sons of a upkeep employee from the Taj Resort, who was shot useless in the course of the 26/11 terrorist assaults after studying concerning the case in The Indian Categorical.

Awards & Honours

• He gained the Nationwide Movie Award for Finest Supporting Actor for the movie Lahore in 2010.

• He was honoured by Bimal Roy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 for his contribution and dedication to cinema, theatre, and tv.

Demise

Farooq Shaikh died of cardiac arrest within the early hours on 28 December 2013, in Dubai the place he was vacationing along with his household.

Details/Trivia

• His identify can also be spelt as Farooque Shaikh or Farooq Sheikh.

• He’s fondly referred to as ‘Dada’ by individuals from his native city attributable to his philanthropic work and serving to nature.

• Farooq acquired Rs 750 for his first movie Garam Hawa by director Ramesh Sathyu, unfold over 5 years time interval.

• He had a ardour for Horse using. Farooq used to attend horse races organized in Naswadi.

• He had an enormous fondness for honey.

• Farooq was mad about cricket and performed via his college and school years. In an interview he stated,
  

  Vinoo Mankad performed teaching courses for the 2 finest college students of our school- I invariably received chosen every time. Cricket was my craze proper via college and school at St. Xavier’s. In school, I used to be pleasant with Sunil Gavaskar. He was a wonderful participant.”

Immediately marks the seventy fifth birthday of Indian performing legend Farooq Shaikh .

To mark his seventieth birthday, Google had put out this Doodle by artist @NimitMalavia. It’s made within the 70s Bollywood poster type, and exhibits Shaikh’s transition from films to TV.#FarooqShaikh #thread (1/4) pic.twitter.com/1CgXMquF47

— ThisDay (@ThisDayStories) March 25, 2023