Farooq Sheikh, one of Bollywood’s most enduring artists, died after suffering heart attack in Dubai, Indian media reported Saturday. He was 65.

“He has passed away," a family member told the Press Trust of India (PTI), without disclosing any further details. The actor was in Dubai for a concert when he suffered the heart attack on late Friday night.

His body is to brought to Mumbai later in the day after completing the formalities in Dubai, PTI said.

Sheikh, who was born on March 25, 1948, started his career in Bollywood in 1973 with Garm Hava and is best remembered for his performances in films like Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), Chashme Buddoor (1981), Kissi Se Na Kehna (1983), Noorie (1979).

His last film was Club 60 and before that he was seen playing the role of a father to Ranbir Kapoor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

A report by the Hindustan Times said the Baroda, Gujarat-born Sheikh began his career in theater, acting in plays with IPTA and directors like Sagar Sarhadi before shifting to movies.

“His on-screen chemistry with Deepti Naval was a hit with the audience. Farooq also experimented with negative role in Deepti Naval, Naseeruddin Shah starrer Katha. He also acted in Yash Chopra's Rohan Kapoor, Faraha starrer Faasle starring Deepti Naval.

“He has worked with legendary directors Satyajit Ray, Muzaffar Ali, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Ketan Mehta among others. Farooq has also acted in many serials and shows on TV and performed on stage in famous plays such as Tumhari Amrita (directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, featuiring Shabana Azmi),” the report said.

Sheikh was awarded the 2010 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Lahore (2010).

Sheikh is survived by wife Rupa Jain and two daughters: Shaista, Sanaa.