In 2006, he collaborated with Amjad Ibrahim for romantic drama film Hithuge Edhun (2006), which tells the story of a disabled man, with Farooq playing the role of the father of Shaniya, a caring wife who conceals the truth about her first marriage.

[6][7] Farooq's next release came with Fathimath Nahula's horror film 4426, where he portrayed the role of Alibe, a sorcerer attempting to summon a demon in a possessed girl.

[11] Featuring Ismail Zahir, Nuzuhath Shuaib, Mohamed Jumayyil, Fathimath Azifa, Ahmed Asim, Ali Azim and Neena Saleem in prominent roles, the film received mixed reviews from critics.

[16] The following year, he collaborated with Shamin Nizam for Thadhu, a three-part short film series developed by Madhoship Studio with regard to COVID-19 pandemic.

[21] The following year, Farooq joined the cast of Huvaa for its second season as a black magic practitioner, who performs a spell to separate a couple on the advice of the ex-husband.