Biography
Farooq Shaikh (25 March 1948 β 28 December 2013) was an Indian actor, philanthropist and television presenter. He was best known for his work in Hindi films from 1973 to 1993 and for his work in television between 1988 and 2002. He returned to acting in films in 2008 and continued to do so until his death on 28 December 2013. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema. He worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, Sai Paranjpye, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee,Ayan Mukherjee and Ketan Mehta.He acted in serials and shows on television and performed on stage in productions such as Tumhari Amrita (1992), alongside Shabana Azmi, directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, and presented the TV show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (Season 1). He won the 2010 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Lahore.
Filmography
all 43
Movies 41
TV Shows 2
self 1
Children of War (2014)
Youngistaan (2014)
Club 60 (2013)
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Listen...Amaya (2013)
Shanghai (2012)
Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)
Lahore (2010)
Accident On Hill Road (2009)
Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
Mohabbat (1997)
Mohini (1995)
Ab Insaf Hoga (1995)
Maya Memsaab (1993)
Toofan (1989)
Picnic (1989)
Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988)
Gharwali Baharwali (1988)
Rajlakshmi (1987)
Mahananda (1987)
Ek Pal (1986)
Peechha Karro (1986)
Mere Saath Chal (1986)
Congregation (1986)
Faasle (1985)
Mera Damad (1985)
Salma (1985)
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)
Lorie (1984)
Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984)
Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983)
Katha (1983)
Rang Birangi (1983)
Bazaar (1982)
Saath Saath (1982)
Chashme Buddoor (1981)
Umrao Jaan (1981)
Noorie (1979)
Gaman (1978)
The Chess Players (1977)
Garm Hava (1973)
Aha
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-03-25
Deathday2013-12-28 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceAmroli, India
ReligionSunni Islam
CitizenshipsDominion of India, India
Also Known AsFarooq Sheikh, Farook, Farooque Shaikh
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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