Celebs mourn Farooq Sheikh`s death

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