Zee Media Bureau/ Harpreet Kaur
New Delhi: Several eminent personalities have taken up to social networking sites to express their grief on National Film Award winning actor- Farooq Sheikh`s demise. The 65-year-old actor, who was said to be on a holiday with his family in Dubai, passed away this morning of a heart attack.
Here are some of the celebrities, who mourned the death of the veteran actor:
Amitabh Bachchan-
T 1336 -God !! Farooq Sheikh passes away !!? A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague ! A quiet honesty about him. Very very sad !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 28, 2013
Shekhar Kapoor-
#RIPFarooqShaikh The last time we met, we talked politics. I wish we has talked film and acting. Its what we love most. I would have learned
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) December 28, 2013
Suhel Seth-
Deeply saddened by the passing on of Farooque Sheikh! An actor, a gentleman and always a fine friend...
— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) December 28, 2013
Smriti Z Irani-
RIP Farooq Sheikh. Immensely talented, extremely courteous. A thorough gentleman.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 28, 2013
Shruti Seth-
The saddest news about Farooqueji passing away so suddenly. He was so kind, jovial & large hearted.My prayers for his family. RIP Sir.
— Shruti Seth (@SethShruti) December 28, 2013
Kunal Kohli-
Completely Shocked to hear about Farooq Sheikh passing away. RIP. Can't believe this news. Really sad.
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) December 28, 2013
Sophie Choudry-
Such sad news to wake up to! Fabulous actor, understated gentleman.. Have loved him in so many films frm Noorie to YJHD! RIP Farooque Sheikh
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) December 28, 2013
Madhur Bhandarkar-
Deeply saddened to hear about Farooq Sheikh. Will miss his warmth, acting skills & gentlemanly demeanour.RIP sir.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@mbhandarkar268) December 28, 2013
Raveena Tandon-
RIP Farooqji..a gentleman actor..ull be missed
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) December 28, 2013
Mahesh Bhatt-
Alvida Farooq bhai the warmth of your smile lingers in our memory!
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) December 28, 2013