[1] He is known for his villainous roles, such as Inspector Ibrahim in Laal Kabootar.
He has appeared in various television series and telefilms in Pakistan, including the telefilms Too Late, The Reformer, and Shahrukh Khan Ki Maut (2005).
[3] Farooqui made his Lollywood debut in Mehreen Jabbar's drama film Ramchand Pakistani (2008), in which he played the lead role and got nominated for the Lux Style Award for Best Actor (Male).
[4] In 2009, Farooqui appeared in Insha'Allah, followed by Maalik (2016).
He has also made an appearance in Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay (2016).