Jackie Shroff Pays Tribute to Nanda and Celebrates Farooq Sheikh’s Birth Anniversary
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Mumbai, March 25 (NationPress) Renowned actor Jackie Shroff paid an emotional homage to the legendary actress Nanda on the anniversary of her passing while also commemorating the birth anniversary of the esteemed actor Farooq Sheikh, acknowledging their remarkable influence on Indian cinema.
On the occasion of Nanda’s 12th death anniversary, Jackie utilized his Instagram stories to share a heartfelt video montage featuring numerous images of the actress, accompanied by the timeless song “Ye samaa samaa hai pyar ka” from the classic 1965 film Jab Jab Phool Khile.
He captioned the post: “Remembering Nanda Ji on her death anniversary.”
Nanda’s illustrious career spanned over three decades, with notable films such as Chhoti Bahen, Dhool Ka Phool, Bhabhi, Kala Bazar, Kanoon, Hum Dono, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Gumnaam, Ittefaq, The Train, and Prem Rog.
Her final appearance was in the 1983 film “Mazdoor,” directed by Ravi Chopra, featuring stars like Dilip Kumar, Nanda, Raj Babbar, Suresh Oberoi, Rati Agnihotri, Padmini Kolhapure, Iftekhar, Madan Puri, and Johnny Walker.
Nanda passed away in 2014 at the age of 75 due to a heart attack in her Mumbai home. She is survived by her nephew Swastik Karnatki and great-nephew Karan Gurbaxani.
Jackie then honored the legacy of the late Farooq Sheikh on his 78th birth anniversary.
He posted a nostalgic sepia-toned photograph of the late star, featuring the song “Phir Chiddi Raat” from the 1982 film “Bazaar” as a tribute.
For this, Jackie wrote: “Remembering Farooq Sheikh ji on his birth anniversary.”
Farooq Sheikh, celebrated for his contributions to Hindi cinema from 1973 to 1993, was also known for his television roles from 1988 to 2002.
He made a comeback to film acting in 2008, continuing until his untimely death on December 28, 2013. His significant contributions were primarily in Parallel Cinema or New Indian Cinema, collaborating with esteemed directors like Satyajit Ray, Sai Paranjpye, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, and Ketan Mehta.
In addition to films, he also starred in television serials and stage productions like Tumhari Amrita alongside Shabana Azmi, under the direction of Feroz Abbas Khan, and hosted the show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.
Farooq Sheikh passed away due to a heart attack in 2013 while vacationing in Dubai with his family.