Veteran actor and comedian Jagadeep passes away at the age of 81.
Actor Jagadeep oasses away at the age of 81
Veteren actor and comedian Jagadeep, known for his famous comic role as Soorna Bhoopali in the 1975 blockbuster movie Sholay passes away at the age of 81. He acted in over 400 films in a career spanning for more than six decades. He was first seen on the silver screen as a child actor in Afsana, which released in 1951 starring Ashok Kumar.
Born as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey, he is better known by his stage name Jagadeep. The actor was last seen on the silver screen in the movie Gali Gali Chor Hai, which released in 2012 starring Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran and Mugdha Godse in the lead roles. Jagadeep played the role of a police constable named MunshiJi.
Jagadeep is best known for his roles in movies like Bhabi, Bharka, Purana Mandir, Qurbani, Sahenshah among others. However, he got a breakthrough for his most remarkable role in Sholay with his mischievous eyes and grin with the famous dialogue “Mera naam Soorma Bhopali aise hi nahin hai” is still remembered by fans.
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In 1988, he went on to direct a movie titled Soorna Bhoopali reprising his role alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. Notably, he is better known for eye catching roles with impeccable comical timing.
His other notable work include horror movies made by Ramsey Brothers, later also starred in movies like Andaaz Apna Apna, where he played the role of Salman Khan’s father. IIFA honoured him with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ in 2019 along with recently demised Saroj Khan.
Bollywood celebrities such as Shatrugan Sinha, Javed Akhtar, Mahesh Bhatt and Raj Babbar mourned his demise and poured their condolences on Twitter. Jagadeep leaves behind six children, including Javed Jaffrey.
Check out the tweets below!
Deepest Condolences on the demise of Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey Saheb #Jagdeep Ji. Blessed to have walked few steps with this great soul in his 400 films long journey. Always marvelled at his impeccable comic timing & versatility. His place in our hearts is forever. RIP Sir. pic.twitter.com/F6lJflfmBn
— Raj Babbar (@RajBabbarMP) July 8, 2020
Jagdeep saheb had first appeared on the screen as a winsome child Artiste in films like Do bigha Zameen . As a young man he played highly emotional n dramatic roles in films like Bhabi , patang . Comedy was his second successful inning . Great talent , underused . Good bye sir .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 9, 2020
Deepest condolences on the sad demise of veteran actor, comedian par excellence, iconic #Jagdeep. He was a great human being & very down to earth. I was not only his neighbour during my initial years but also bought my first car 'Austin' from him. I had the privilege of working
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) July 9, 2020
He was a ‘rainbow’ in our sky!! Filled our life with laughter. An outstanding actor. Goodbye Sir ! ???Actor Jagdeep passes away at 81 https://t.co/XgvmVE8V4o via @IndianExpress
— Mahesh Bhatt (@MaheshNBhatt) July 9, 2020
