Farooq Sheikh Dies at 65 with Heart Attack in Dubai

By Goher Iqbal Punn, Film Critic & Entertainment Analyst, Showbiz Bites

farooq sheikh-showbizbitesBollywood famous actor Farooq Sheikh dies in Dubai with heart attack. The actor was 65 year old. As per reports, he was in Dubai with his family for holidays where he died of cardiac arrest. Sheikh passed away yesterday. He was one of the greatest actors of Hindi cinema industry, Bollywood has ever produced. His contribution to commercial and parallel cinema will always be remembered. Farooq Sheikh was famous for his creative acting. He impressed the audiences with his light-hearted comedy, serious acting and dramatic roles. He is still known for his roles in movies such as Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Bazaar, Chashme Baddoor and Lahore. Jagjit Singh’s ghazals were truly fitted on this remarkably intelligent veteran actor. Tumko Dekha Tu Yeh Khayal Aaya is one of them. No one believes of his sudden death, who was a lovely soul and a great human being. With whosoever star, he worked with, he won the hearts of them. He won the audiences as well. He is no more now.

Farooq Sheikh dies is what has spread all over the media and entertainment industry. The entire Bollywood industry mourns on his sudden death. From Amitabh Bachchan to Boman Irani, Madhur Bhandarkar to Arshad Warsi and Shaan – everyone is sad on his demise and sent condolences messages on Twitter. Farooq Sheikh’s funeral would be taken place in Mumbai.

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The departed soul was a genuine human being from all aspects. He was last seen in Club 60, recently released movie. Besides, he played the character of Ranbir Kapoor’s father in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Farooq Sheikh dies is an unbelievable news. Showbiz Bites condoles on the actor’s sudden demise with his family members. You guys too can send condolences messages to his family by using the comments’ section below. Also read Dhoom 3 8th day box office collections, Arramabm 58th day box office collections, R…Rajkumar 22nd day box office collections, Who will be Bigg Boss Saath 7 winner? and Biriyani 8th day collections.

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