Bollywood suffered yet another huge loss as veteran actor Jagdeep passed away on July 8. The 81-year-old actor breathed his last around 8:30 pm at his Bandra residence. Jagdeep, who’s real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was known for his iconic character Soorma Bhopali from the movie ‘Sholay’. A throwback video in which he is seen saying his iconic dialogue has surfaced and it will leave you teary-eyed.
A couple of years back Jagdeep had passed on a lovely message through his son Jaaved’s Twitter handle on his birthday. Jaaved had written, “As my respected father #Jagdeep, is not on social media he sends a message to thank all the loving fans who wished him on his birthday today”
In the video, Jagdeep was seen saying a big thank you to all his fans who wished him on social media. He also said, “Main Muskurahat hoon, Jagdeep hoon.”Later, Jagdeep said a few wise words that will leave you teary-eyed, “Aao haste haste aur jaao haste haste.” The actor then concluded the video with his iconic Soorma Bhopali dialogue.
As my respected father #Jagdeep, is not on social media he sends a mesaage to thank all the loving fans who wished him on his birthday today pic.twitter.com/K4mEW3Xz30
— Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) March 29, 2018
Speaking about his demise, producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend of the late actor’s family, told PTI, “He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues.”
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Jagdeep’s family. May his soul rest in peace.
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