Veteran star Jagdeep passes away at 81 in Mumbai!

Well-known veteran actor Jagdeep who's original name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri has left for his heavenly abode on Wednesday, 8th July 2020. He was 81 at the time of his demise. He made the character of Soorma Bhopali from Sholay an iconic one. The late actor, Jagdeep has two sons, Javed Jaafrey and Naved Jaffrey who is a television producer.

 

As per latest media reports, Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri who later took the screen name, of Jagdeep, began his career as a child actor in the 1951 film titled Afsana, by BR Chopra. The late actor then went to do films like Ab Dilli Door Nahin, Munna, Do Bigha Zamin and Aar Paar.

 

Bollywood star Jagdeep shot to fame with the hit movie Sholay where he essayed the character of Soorma Bhopali which went to become a legendary character in the history of Indian cinema. The veteran actor was often recalled by his character's name by his fans and followers. The passing of the veteran actor Jagdeep has left a big void in the Hindi film industry.

 

The fans and numerous celebs from the Hindi film industry offered their heartfelt condolences to the family of the late actor.

 

We offer also heartfelt condolences to the family of the late actor.