Remembering Farooq Sheikh on his 3rd death anniversary

Farooq Sheikh was best known for his work in Hindi films from 1977 to 1989 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 27 December 2013.

He worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Ketan Mehta. He has worked in movies like Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khiladi (Chess Players) (1977), Noorie (1979), Chashme Buddoor (1981), Umrao Jaan, Bazaar, Saath Saath, Rang Birangi, Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983) and Biwi Ho To Aisi(1988). He formed a successful pair with Deepti Naval.

Farooq Sheikh died of a heart attack on 27 December 2013 in Dubai, where he was on holiday with his family.