Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh, who is best remembered for his performances in films like 'Garm Hava', 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Chashme Buddoor' and 'Kissi Se Na Kehna', died after suffering a heart attack here. He was 65. "He has passed away," a family member told , without disclosing any further details.
READ: Bollywood celebs mourn Farooq Sheikh's death The actor was in Dubai apparently for a concert when he suffered the heart attack on late Friday night.
His body will be brought to Mumbai later in the day after completing the formalities in Dubai.
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Garm Hava' and is best remembered for his performances in films like '
Shatranj Ke Khiladi', '
Chashme Buddoor', '
Kissi Se Na Kehna', '
Noorie'.
WATCH: Farooq Sheikh's 5 most memorable roles His last film was '
Club 60' and before that he was seen playing the role of a father to
Ranbir Kapoor in '
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'.
READ: Have lost a great friend: Satish Shah He also hosted the popular Zee TV show '
Jeena issi ka naam hai' in which he interviewed many Bollywood celebrities.
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