Mumbai:
Actor comedian Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, famously known with his stage name Jagdeep Ji, passed away on Wednesday. The 81-year old actor was struggling with cancer, however exact cause of his death are unknown.
Jagdeep worked in more than 400 films during his 40 year long career in Bollywood. His role as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay is being counted as one of his best role.
He started his career as a child artist in Afsana. He has two sons Javed Jaferi and Naved Jafri.
Soon after the news of his demise, fans took to twitter to express their condolences.
It is worth mentioning that recently (last week), Legendary choreographer Saroj Khan, who made some of the biggest Bollywood stars dance to her steps in iconic numbers like “Hawa Hawai” , “Dhak Dhak” and “Ek Do Teen”, died of cardiac arrest. She was 71.
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The three-time National Award winner was not keeping well for some time. She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra on June 20 after she complained of breathing issues. She had tested negative for COVID-19.
