Jagdeep facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jagdeep
Jagdeep at the Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Awards, 2010
Born	Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (1939-03-29)29 March 1939 Datia, Central India Agency, British India
Died	8 July 2020(2020-07-08) (aged 81) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor comedian
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.