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  On veteran actor Jagdeep's first death anniversary, son Naved turns emotional

  Celebrities | July 08, 2021 21:57 IST

  Veteran actor Jagdeep had breathed his last on July 8, 2020, at the age of 81. Speaking of his contribution to Indian cinema, the late legendary star had been a part of several big films through the 70s, 80s and even through the 90s.  

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  Jaaved Jaaferi on Jagdeep: My father loved to make his audience laugh

  Celebrities | July 27, 2020 21:13 IST

  Calling his father’s outlook towards life “spiritual”, Jaaved said Jagdeep never spoke ill about anyone. The actor said his father loved the cinema of Bimal Roy and Guru Dutt as their films were entertaining while retaining their depth, something that started to erode in the '70s with actors taking up 10 to 15 films simultaneously.

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  Jaaved Jaaferi remembers Jagdeep Sahab: My father taught me values of life, lessons of poverty

  Celebrities | July 13, 2020 14:12 IST

  Recalling his father Jagdeep's growing up years, Jaaved Jafferi said the star 'breathed and lived' movies, from a young age till his final moments. Jagdeep, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, started his journey in cinema with the 1951 film 'Afsana,' directed by BR Chopra's directorial debut.  

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  Meezaan Jaaferi remembers grandfather Jagdeep, shares the last thing he said to him

  Celebrities | July 11, 2020 7:00 IST

  Meezaan Jaaferi, who made his acting debut last year with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Malaal, thanked his fans for being a support during this time and also urged them to spend more time with their grandparents. He also shared that he talked to grandfather Jagdeep two days before his death and what he had said to him.

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  Jagdeep made Soorma Bhopali unforgettable: Sholay director Ramesh Sippy

  July 10, 2020 19:26 IST

  "We will miss him a lot. His legacy will live on through his sons Jaaved and Naved and his grandson Meezaan, who will continue the good work," Ramesh Sippy said. 

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  Rest in Peace Jagdeep: A tribute to Sholay's Soorma Bhopali

  Entertainment | July 09, 2020 22:53 IST

  Actor Jagdeep, best known as Soorma Bhopali of 1975 film Sholay, died due to age related issues at his home in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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  Ramesh Sippy: 'Soorma Bhopali will not die, Jagdeepji will live on with us'

  Celebrities | July 09, 2020 21:42 IST

  "It is really sad to know that Jagdeep is no more. What a wonderful character it was, what a wonderful actor he was... (What a) Wonderful father he has been. I am sure everybody loved him. He gave me the wonderful character of Soorma Bhopali. He brought it to life," said Ramesh Sippy.  

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  Father gave 70 years to Bollywood, that love is being reflected today: Jaaved Jaaferi on Jagdeep

  July 09, 2020 20:35 IST

  "On behalf of our father, who gave his 70 years, please, if you could say a small prayer for him. That will be a lot for us," said Jaaved Jaaferi.

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  Rajkumar Santoshi: I would always think of Jagdeep while casting for my films

  July 09, 2020 19:00 IST

  "I cast him in "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani" too, but then again we had to remove his portions because of the film's length. The deleted scene is there on YouTube. He played a mad scientist. I didn't cast him in (the upcoming film) "Bad Boy", as he was really unwell," said director Rajkumar Santoshi about late veteran actor Jagdeep.

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  When Jagdeep talked about his beloved character Soorma Bhopali

  Entertainment | July 09, 2020 21:26 IST

  Veteran Actor-comedian Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in "Sholay", died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81.

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  Jagdeep can never be forgotten: Sholay co-star Dharmendra

  Bollywood | July 09, 2020 18:11 IST

  "He had given me old coins... some annas (former Indian currency unit), which he would collect. I still have them with me. I am going to cherish them," Dharmendra said.

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  Jagdeep was initially cast as Birju in 'Mother India'

  Celebrities | July 09, 2020 15:38 IST

  Rumi Jaffery, who directed Jagdeep in two films "Life Partner" and "Gali Gali Chor Hai", recounted the anecdote which he heard from director Mehboob Khan's recordist Pandu Dada.

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  PICS: Sons Jaaved and Naved perform last rites of veteran actor Jagdeep Sahab

  Entertainment | July 09, 2020 15:54 IST

  Veteran Bollywood comedian Jagdeep breathed his last on July 8 at his home in Mumbai. His sons Jaaved Jaaferi and Naved Jaffrey and grandson Meezan Jaffery performed the final rites on Thursday afternoon. Their families and actor Johnny Lever arrived to pay their last respects.

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  Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep buried in Mumbai, sons Jaaved and Naved bid adieu

  Celebrities | July 09, 2020 14:16 IST

  Veteran Bollywood comedian Jagdeep breathed his last on July 8 at his home in Mumbai. The actor died owing to age-related health issues. He was 81. Born as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri in Amritsar, his death left many Bollywood celebrities and fans mourning.

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  Cancel 2020! Veteran comedian Jagdeep's death leaves Twitterati mourning

  Celebrities | July 09, 2020 9:13 IST

  Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep took his last breath at the age of 81. Born on March 29, 1939, as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri in Amritsar, Jagdeep acted in over 400 films and was widely known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in blockbuster 'Sholay.' Have a look at how Twitterati mourned the death of the legendary actor on social media.

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  RIP Jagdeep: Remembering veteran actor with some of his unseen pictures

  Entertainment | July 09, 2020 0:43 IST

  Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, known by his stage name Jagdeep, acted in over 400 films in a career spanning over six decades. He began his Bollywood journey as a child artist in B. R. Chopra's 1951 film, Afsana.

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  Veteran actor Jagdeep, 81, breathes his last in Mumbai

  Entertainment | July 08, 2020 23:48 IST

  Veteran actor Jagdeep breathed his last at the age of 81 in Mumbai on July 8. "He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues," producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told PTI.

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  Jagdeep dies at 81: Celebrities pay last respects to Sholay's Soorma Bhopali

  Celebrities | July 12, 2020 15:13 IST

  Syed Jawaher Ali Jaffry better known as Jagdeep is known for his comic roles. Besides Sholay's Soorma Bhopali, he is known for films such as Ab Dilli Door Nahin, Munna, Aar Paar and Do Bigha Zamin as the child actor. Jagdeep died at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on July 8.