Nyla has written four books, including one about her grandmother Begum Akbar Jehan who was half-Austrian.

With his boy-next-door persona and understated style, Farooq Sheikh made his entry into films at a time when the parallel art cinema was making its presence felt and he went on to work in some of the best movies of that era. He returned to acting in films in 2008 and continued to do so until his death on 28 December 2013.

He is survived by wife Rupa and daughters Shaista and Sanaa. By Subhash K Jha. Farooq Sheikh (25 March 1948 − 28 December 2013) was an Indian actor, philanthropist and television presenter. Her daughter, Nyla Ali Khan, is a Visiting Professor at Rose State College.
`Farooq Sheikh Flirted With Me and My Daughter,’ says Chashme Buddoor Director Sai Paranjpye.

Farooq Sheikh Biography Farooq Shaikh (25 March 1948, - 28 December 2013) was an Indian actor, who did most of his films during the 1970s and 1980s. December 29, 2013 Leave a Comment.

MUMBAI: With his boy-next-door persona and understated style, Farooq Sheikh made his entry into films at a time when the parallel art cinema was making its presence felt and he went on to work in some of the best movies of that era. I’d say, ‘Farooq, kuch toh sharam kijiye .You are flirting with me and you’re flirting with my daughter, just because your mother is not here to see what you are up to.’ Suraiya Abdullah Ali is the sister of Farooq Abdullah and the daughter of Sheikh Abdullah. MUMBAI: The inimitable Sai Paranjpye, who now lives a secluded life, was shocked by the death of her Chashme Buddoor actor Farooq Sheikh. Sheikh passed away in Dubai late last night after a heart attack. I’d call him a big flirt.

But honestly, even if Farooq were alive I wouldn’t have a single bad thing to say about him. He was best known for his work in Hindi films from 1973 to 1993 and for his work in television between 1988 and 2002. Sheikh passed away in Dubai late last night after a heart attack.