Farooq Sheikh

Farooq Sheikh an Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter is best known for his films during the 1970s and 1980s. His major contribution was in Parallel Cinema or the New Indian Cinema. He has worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Ketan Mehta.He has acted in many serials and shows on television and performed on stage in famous 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. His family were Zamindaris, and he grew up in luxurious surroundings. He was the eldest of five children. In his early days, he was active in theatre. His first major film role was in the 1973 film Garam Hawa. He went onto act in several notable films such as Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), Noorie (1979), Chashme Buddoor (1981) and Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983). Shaikh is married to Rupa Jain, whom he courted for nine years before tying the knot. He has two daughters: Shaista , Sanaa.

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