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Veteran Bollywood actor, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, popularly called Jagdeep Jafferi passes away at the age of 81 on Wednesday, 8th July 2020.
“He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues,” filmmaker Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told a news agency.
Jagdeep’s career in the entertainment industry spanned for more than sixty years in which he acted in over 400 films including the 1975 cult classic, Sholay in which he played the character of Soorma Bhopali.
Jagdeep started his career as a child artist in the 1951 movie, Afsana for which he was paid Rs. 3.
Some of his popular works include Guru Dutt’s Aar Paar, Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zamin Teen Bahuraniyan, Purana Mandir, Andaz Apna Apna, Khilona, Bidaai, Aaina, Agent Vinod, Qurbani, Shahenshah, China Gate, special appearance in Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Life Partner.
His last release was in 2012 in the movie Gali Gali Chor Hai.
In the year 2019, Jagdeep was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at IIFA for his contribution to the Bollywood industry. His entire family including sons, Javed & Naved, and grandson, Meezan were present on the stage while he was bestowed with the award.
Grieving the loss of this legend, many Bollywood celebrities have paid their condolences.
