Farooque starred opposite many leading actresses throughout his career. Among them, the songs from his films with Babita and Kabori became particularly popular with audiences. Here are some of the memorable songs from their films.

Since he was a student, veteran actor Farooque has been enthusiastic about politics. This year, Farooque received his nomination letter from the Awami League to compete for Dhaka 17 constituency. After receiving the letter, he went to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to express his gratitude. The actor talks about achieving the nomination.