Farooq Shaikh date of birth:

March 25, 1948

How old was Farooq Shaikh when died?

65

Where was Farooq Shaikh born?

Baroda, India

When did Farooq Shaikh die?

December 27, 2013

What is Farooq Shaikh nationality?

Indian

What is Farooq Shaikh's occupation?

Actor

Short Biography

Farooq Sheikh (25 March 1948 − 27 December 2013) was an Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter. He 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. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema. He worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Ketan Mehta.