Farooq Shaikh
Acting
Biography
Farooq Sheikh 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.
Born: March 25, 1948
Place of Birth: Amroli, Surat, India
Known For
Lakhon Ki Baat
Freelance photographer, Alok Prakash, while photographing women hockey players in action, is hit by the puck, loses his senses and his hospitalized. His brother-in-law, a lawyer by the name of Prem Sagar, decides to capitalize on this accident, and to sue Alok's employer for a large sum of money, so that they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives. He explains his plan to Alok, and asks the rest of the family also to go on with this charade - with hilarious results - that will change their lives forever.
Saath Saath
The story is about a simple man with high moral values. Avinash (Farookh Shekh) is a poor but self respected guy. His policy is to earn while you learn. He excels in his studies and wishes for an idealistic society to live in. He wants to change the world with truth and simplicity. Movie has beautiful Gazals from Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh
Chashme Buddoor
Womanizing slackers Omi and Jai attempt to woo the new girl in the neighborhood, and fail - miserably. Their third roommate - shy, and a bookworm - succeeds, much to their chagrin. The two scheme up comical ideas to split the two lovebirds, so that their secrets and humiliation are not revealed.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
On a trekking trip, an introverted Naina falls for a charming ex-classmate, whose thirst for adventure drives them apart. Years later, their paths cross again.
Bazaar
Najma is in platonic love with Salim Akhtar but cannot marry him until he is financially stable. An elderly Shakir promises to help Akhtar set up his business in exchange for Najma finding a suitable bride for him.
Listen... Amaya
Fiery 22-year old writer Amaya struggles to balance working life with family life after finding out that her mom is dating her current collaborator at work.
The Chess Players
In the year 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah is the King of Awadh, one of the last independent kingdoms of India. The British intend to control this rich land and send General Outram to clear way for an annexation. Pressure is mounting amidst intrigue and political maneuvers, but the Nawab whiles away his time in pursuit of pleasure and religious practice. The court is of no help either — noblemen Mir and Mirza ignore all duties and spend their days playing endless games of chess. Based on Munshi Premchand's short story of the same name. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2010.
Gaman
Despite their determination and effort, two working class friends in Bombay struggle to improve their lives.
Shanghai
Prime leader of a campaign against a big government project is killed in what appears to be a road accident. An IAS officer is ordered to probe the incident and the veils of falsehood begin to drop.
Garm Hava
In post-Partition India, a Muslim businessman and his family struggle for their rights in a country which was once their own.
Filmography
as Mojid
as Akbar Uncle
as Dr. Tarique
as Mr. Thapar
as Jayant
as Principal Secretary Kaul
as Ravi Kapoor
as S.K. Rao
as Prakash Shrivastav
as Shekhar Sharma
as Ramcharan
as Dr. Charu Das
as Gopal Sharma
as Suraj Bhandari
as Shrikant
as Vijay
as Sajid (Sajju)
as Sanjay
as Jai Khanna
as Iqbal
as Alok Prakash
as Bhupinder Singh
as Kailashpati Trivedi
as Prof. Jeet Saxena
as Bashudev
as Sarju
as Avinash Verma
as Siddharth Parashar
as Nawab Sultan
as Yusuf Fakir Mohammed
as Interviewer
as Ghulam Hasan
as Aqueel
as Sikandar