Actor Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri popularly known by his stage name Jagdeep breathed his last on July 8. The veteran actor died due to age-related issues. He was 81.
Known for playing Soorma Bhopali in the iconic film ‘Sholay’, Jagdeep also starred in films like ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and ‘Purana Mandir’ to name a few. Starting his acting career as a child actor at the age of nine, his first film was BR Chopra’s ‘Afsana’. Later he went on to become one of the ace comedians of the 70-80s.
Apart from being known for his comic-timing, Jagdeep also played the lead role in films like ‘Bhabhi’, ‘Barkha’ and ‘Bindaya’. Father of actor Javed Jafferi and television host Naved, Jagdeep was a complete family man.
These throwback pictures of the late actor with his family will make you miss him even more.
Jagdeep with his toddler sons Jaaved and Naved
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The young and handsome actor
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Jagdeep with son Naved and legendary boxer Muhammed Ali.
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Jagdeep aka Soorma Bhopali flanked by Jaaved and Naved
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Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in the presence of his sons and grandson Meezan
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With Dilip Kumar and other industry stalwarts
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From the sets of ‘Truck Dhin Din’
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The Jafri’s
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Alvida
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Post Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Wajid Khan, Saroj Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, Bollywood has lost yet another legendary actor. Res in peace Jagdeep Saab.
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