Jagdeep facts for kids
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Jagdeep
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![]() Jagdeep at the Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards, 2010
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Born |
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey
29 March 1939 Datia, Central India Agency, British India
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Died | 8 July 2020 |
(aged 81)
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Years active | 1951–2017 |
Spouse(s) | Naseem Begum Sughra Begum Nazima |
Children | Six, including Javed Jaffrey |
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (born March 29, 1939 – died July 8, 2020) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was famously known by his stage name, Jagdeep. He acted in more than 400 films during his long career.
Jagdeep was loved for his funny roles. He played the memorable character Soorma Bhopali in the classic film Sholay (1975). He was also Machchar in Purana Mandir (1983) and Salman Khan's dad in Andaz Apna Apna (1994). Jagdeep even directed a movie called Soorma Bhopali, where he played the main character.
Jagdeep's Acting Journey
Jagdeep began his film career as a child actor. He started as an extra in B. R. Chopra's Afsana. Later, he got bigger roles as a child artist. Some of his early films include Ab Dilli Door Nahin and Do Bigha Zamin.
He then started playing leading roles in films like Bhabhi and Barkha. Jagdeep became very well-known as a comedian after the movie Brahmachari.
Many popular songs were filmed on him. These include "Paas baitho tabiyat bahal jayegi" and "In pyar ki rahon mein". He also featured in "Chal ud ja re Panchhi" from the superhit movie Bhabhi.
Jagdeep also appeared in several horror movies. He worked with the Ramsay Brothers, who were famous for horror films. Some of these movies include Purana Mandir and 3D Saamri. Jagdeep passed away peacefully at his home in Mumbai in 2020.
Family and Legacy
Jagdeep had six children. Among them are his sons Javed Jaffrey and Naved Jaffrey. Javed and Naved became popular hosts of the dance show Boogie Woogie on television.
Jagdeep's family continues his legacy in the entertainment world.