Jagdeep

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Jagdeep
British India
Died8 July 2020(2020-07-08) (aged 81)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1951–2017[2]
Spouses
  • Naseem Begum
  • Sughra Begum
  • Nazima
Children6, including
Javed Jaffrey[3]
RelativesMeezaan Jafri (grandson)

Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (29 March 1939 – 8 July 2020[4]), better known by his stage name Jagdeep, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in more than 400 films. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Machchar in Purana Mandir (1983), Salman Khan's dad in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and directed the film Soorma Bhopali, with his character as the protagonist.[5]

Jagdeep started his film career as a

K. A. Abbas's Munna, Guru Dutt's Aar Paar, Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zamin and AVM's Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke
.

He was launched as a leading man by

Bindiya, and went on to do a few more films as a leading man. He established himself as a comedian since the movie Brahmachari
. Some hit songs are picturised on him like "Paas baitho tabiyat bahal jayegi" from Punarmilan, "In pyar ki rahon mein" from the same film, "Chal ud ja re Panchhi" and "Chali Chali re Patang", from the superhit movie Bhabhi, where he is paired opposite Nanda, and "Aa Gaye Yaaro Jeene Ke Din" from Phir Wohi Raat.

He is also known for his appearances in many horror movies, especially in projects of the Ramsay Brothers. He appeared in famous hits like

3D Saamri. He died at his home in Mumbai on 8 July 2020, following age-related health issues.[6]

Filmography

Main article: Jagdeep filmography

Personal life

Jagdeep married three times and was the father of six children. In 1960, he married Sughra Begum. They had two sons,

Javed Jaffrey and television producer/director Naved Jaffrey,[3] Naved and Javed were hosts of the dance show Boogie Woogie
.

Later, Jagdeep married Nazima. They have one daughter together, Muskaan Jafri.

References

  1. ^ "Legendary actor Jagdeep passes away at 81". Mumbai Live. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Veteran actor Jagdeep 'Soorma Bhopali' of 'Sholay' passes away". Times of India. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Jagdeep's first-born dies a lonely death - news". Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Veteran actor Jagdeep, 81, dies in Mumbai". India Tv News. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  5. ^ Srinivasan, V S (14 July 1998). "Meet Soorma Bhopali". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Veteran actor Jagdeep dies at 81 in Mumbai". India Today. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2020.

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