Actor Jagdeep Dies At 81; “He Brought So Much Joy To The Audience,” Tweet Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor
Jagdeep used to be perfect identified for comedian roles (courtesy Twitter)
Highlights
- Actor Jagdeep died in Mumbai on Wednesday
- He used to be perfect identified for enjoying Soorma Bhopali in ‘Sholay’
- ‘Purana Mandir’, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ have been a few of his perfect identified motion pictures
New Delhi:
Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, perfect identified for his roles in motion pictures comparable to Sholay, Purana Mandir and Andaz Apna Apna, died at his Mumbai place of dwelling on Wednesday. He used to be 81. “He kicked the bucket at eight.30 pm at his place of dwelling in Bandra. He used to be no longer retaining neatly because of age similar problems,” filmmaker Mehmood Ali, a detailed circle of relatives buddy, advised information company PTI. Jagdeep is survived by means of his spouse, daughters and sons, amongst them actors Jaaved Jaaferi and TV persona Naved Jafri. Born as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, the mythical actor used to be popularly referred to as Jagdeep, his level identify. Amongst cinephiles, Jagdeep used to be perfect recognized as Soorma Bhopali from Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra’s 1975 movie Sholay, as Machchar from 1984 movie Purana Mandir and as Bankelal Bhopali (Salman Khan’s father) in Salman and Aamir Khan’s 1994 movie Andaz Apna Apna. In 1988, Jagdeep additionally directed the movie Soorma Bhopali in response to his persona from Sholay.
Actors Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor have been one in every of first celebs to mourn the mythical actor on Wednesday evening. “Jagdeep Saab used to be some of the biggest actors of India… I used to be his massive fan and used to be fortunate sufficient to have labored with him in Ek Baar Kaho and plenty of extra motion pictures… he used to be at all times extraordinarily supportive and inspiring… sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to my buddy Jaaved and circle of relatives,” tweeted Anil Kapoor. Ajay Devgn remembered actor Jagdeep in a tweet, writing: “Heard the sorrowful information of Jagdeep Saab’s death. At all times loved staring at him on display screen. He introduced such a lot pleasure to the target audience. My private condolences to Jaaved and all family members. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul.”
Jagdeep Saab used to be some of the biggest actors of India…I used to be his massive fan & used to be fortunate sufficient to have labored with him in Ek Baar Kaho & many extra motion pictures…he used to be at all times extraordinarily supportive & encouraging…sending my heartfelt condolences & prayers to my buddy Javed & circle of relatives… pic.twitter.com/0ZXsridyL8
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 8, 2020
Heard the sorrowful information of Jagdeep Saab’s death. At all times loved staring at him on display screen. He introduced such a lot pleasure to the target audience. My private condolences to Jaaved and all family members. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul
– Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 8, 2020
Jagdeep stepped into appearing as a kid artiste in 1951 film Afsana and likewise labored as a kid actor in motion pictures comparable to Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke, Aar Paar, Ab Dilli Door Nahin, Do Bigha Zamin and Munna. He rose to prominence as a number one actor with motion pictures comparable to Bindiya, Bhabhi and Barkha. Jagdeep’s efficiency within the 1968 film Brahmachari established him as a comic book. Jagdeep additionally starred in numerous horror motion pictures, a few of which come with hit motion pictures like 1984 film Purana Mandir and 1985’s 3-D Saamri.
Jagdeep used to be closing observed in 2012 film Gali Gali Chor Hai, wherein he performed the function of a police constable. Within the latter a part of his occupation, Jagdeep featured in motion pictures comparable to Lifestyles Spouse, Bombay To Goa and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye. Jagdeep’s filmography from the nineties and eighties comprises motion pictures comparable to China Gate, Hasina Aur Nagina, Phool Aur Kaante, Insaan Bana Shaitan, Andaz Apna Apna, Shahenshah, Qurbani and Phir Wohi Raat , amongst others.
(With PTI inputs)