Some songs are always loved despite how long it has been since their release. One such song is Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya. But let us tell you that it is not just the song that people love, but also the actor in it. If you don’t remember who we are talking about, then let us tell you that the actor in discussion is none other than the iconic and late actor Farooq Sheikh.
Sheikh was among the finest actors in the industry. Interestingly, he was never seen in any action film, negative role, or violent character. He always had a calm demeanor, which was loved by audiences. While today we hail the late actor, his journey had its share of highs and lows.
Did you know that Farooq’s father was never in favor of his son becoming an actor? The moment he came to know about his son’s career choice, he decided not to speak to him.
Farooq completed his law degree from Siddharth College of Law after studying at St. Xavier’s, and his father hoped that he would become a lawyer. However, from his school days, Sheikh was attracted to acting and started considering it as a career. When famous director M.S. Sathyu offered him a role in his first film, Sheikh agreed and did not even charge a penny, as per News18 reports.
He was overjoyed to receive the offer to work in the film Garam Hawa. When he shared his excitement and the film’s story with his father, his father’s anger faded. To win his father’s approval, Sheikh explained the story in a simple manner, which ultimately convinced him.
This was a time when directors had limited resources and wanted to cast actors who would not charge money. However, after the release of the film, it became a hit and earned Farooq immense praise.
After delivering some of the biggest films of the 1970s and 1980s, Sheikh moved away from the industry, only to return in 2009. He made a comeback with the film Lahore, which won a National Award.
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