Actor Jagdeep Dies At 81; “He Brought So Much Joy To The Audience,” Tweet Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor

New Delhi:

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, greatest recognized for his roles in movies reminiscent of Sholay, Purana Mandir and Andaz Apna Apna, died at his Mumbai residence on Wednesday. He was 81. “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 detailed household good friend, informed information company PTI. Jagdeep is survived by his spouse, daughters and sons, amongst them actors Jaaved Jaaferi and TV character Naved Jafri. Born as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, the legendary actor was popularly referred to as Jagdeep, his stage title. Among cinephiles, Jagdeep was greatest 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 primarily based on his character from Sholay.

Actors Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor had been certainly one of first celebs to mourn the legendary actor on Wednesday night time. “Jagdeep Saab was one of the greatest actors of India… I was his huge fan and was lucky enough to have worked with him in Ek Baar Kaho and many more films… he was always extremely supportive and encouraging… sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to my friend Jaaved and family,” tweeted Anil Kapoor. Ajay Devgn remembered actor Jagdeep in a tweet, writing: “Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul.”

Jagdeep Saab was one of many best actors of India…I used to be his big fan & was fortunate sufficient to have labored with him in Ek Baar Kaho & many extra movies…he was all the time extraordinarily supportive & encouraging…sending my heartfelt condolences & prayers to my good friend Javed & household… pic.twitter.com/0ZXsridyL8

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 8, 2020

Heard the unhappy information of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always loved watching him on display. He introduced a lot pleasure to the viewers. My deepest 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 toddler artiste in 1951 film Afsana and in addition labored as a toddler actor in movies reminiscent of 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 movies reminiscent of Bindiya, Bhabhi and Barkha. Jagdeep’s efficiency within the 1968 film Brahmachari established him as a comic book. Jagdeep additionally starred in a number of horror movies, a few of which embrace hit movies like 1984 film Purana Mandir and 1985’s 3D Saamri.

Jagdeep was final seen in 2012 film Gali Gali Chor Hai, through which he performed the position of a police constable. In the latter a part of his profession, Jagdeep featured in motion pictures reminiscent of Life Partner, Bombay To Goa and Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye. Jagdeep’s filmography from the nineties and eighties contains movies reminiscent of 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)