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My Take
Farooq Sheikh is the kind of actor I instinctively trust. Coming out of Surat and St. Xavier's College, he made his name in Hindi cinema from 1973 with a relaxed, naturalistic style that favored ordinary human texture over spectacle. His move into beloved television hosting and his philanthropy suggest a warmth that clearly carried into his work. I especially like that he stepped away and then returned to film, unhurried and on his own terms. His National Film Award was earned, but it is that gentle, lingering humanity that makes his performances stay with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Farooq Sheikh
- Name (Japanese)
- ファルーク・シェイク
- Reading
- ふぁるーく・しぇいく
- Born
- March 25, 1948 – December 27, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Amroli, Surat district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St. Xavier's College
Awards & achievements
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farooq%20Sheikh
Frequently asked questions
When was Farooq Sheikh born?
March 25, 1948 – December 27, 2013.
Where is Farooq Sheikh from?
Farooq Sheikh is from Amroli, Surat district, India.
What does Farooq Sheikh do?
Farooq Sheikh works as actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.