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Farooq Sheikh's body brought to Mumbai, funeral after 7 pm

The 65-year-old actor died on Saturday morning following a heart attack in Dubai.

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FP Archives|Dec 30, 2013, 18:29:47 IST

Mumbai: The body of noted actor Farooq Sheikh, who passed away in Dubai last week, has been brought to Mumbai.The 65-year-old actor died on Saturday morning following a heart attack in Dubai.The body was brought here today by his family members, who arrived at the Mumbai airport at around 4.30 pm.[caption id="attachment_1314539" align="alignleft" width="380"]Farooq Sheikh. PTI Farooq Sheikh. PTI[/caption] From 5 to 7 pm the body of the veteran actor will be kept for people to pay their last respects and then the last rites will be performed.Sheikh began his career in Bollywood with Garam Hava and acted in memorable films like Umrao Jaan, Chashme Buddoor, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Kissi Se Na Kehna, Noorie and others.His last film was the recently released Club 60. He will also be seen in upcoming film Youngistan. PTI

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First Published:Dec 30, 2013, 18:22:17 IST
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