Jagdeep as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay with Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan. (Image courtesy: Youtube)
Strong points
- “He had created a unique individual style,” wrote Big B
- Javed Akhtar said Jagdeep was “underused”
- Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and others also tweeted about Jagdeep
New Delhi:
Actor Jagdeep, better known as the 1975 film Soorma Bhopali Sholay, died due to age-related issues Wednesday at his Mumbai home. Bollywood celebrities, many of whom have played with the actor in their respective films, remember him on social media. Actor Amitabh Bachchan, who co-starred with Jagdeep in Sholay (with Dharmendra), remembers the actor in his blog post: “Last night, we lost another jewel … Jagdeep … The actor of exceptional comic repertoire, died … He had created a unique individual style of his own .. and I had the honor to work with him in several films … the most important to the public being Sholay and Shahenshah… a humble human .. loved by millions. “
Lyricist writer Javed Akhtar, who co-wrote the character of Soorma Bhopali (with writer Salim Khan), summed up Jagdeep’s journey to the movies – as a child artist Do Bigha Zamin to play “very emotional and dramatic roles.” He added: “Comedy was his second successful run. Great talent, underutilized. Goodbye, sir.” Javed Akhtar’s son Farhan also added, “Thank you for the years of fun and laughter.”
Jagdeep saheb first appeared on the screen as a childish child in films like Do bigha Zameen. As a young man, he played very moving dramatic roles in films like Bhabi, Patang. The comedy was his second successful run. Great talent, underused. Good bye, sir .
– Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) July 9, 2020
RIP Jagdeep Sahab .. thanks for the years of fun and laughter. My sincere condolences to Javed, Naved and to the family.
– Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 9, 2020
The actors Anil Kapoor and Ajay Devgn were among the first to tweet about the death of the actor. Anil Kapoor, who co-starred with Jagdeep in Ek Baar Kaho, tweeted: “Jagdeep Saab was one of the biggest players in India … He has always been extremely supportive and encouraging.” Ajay Devgn added: “I always liked watching it on the screen. It brought so much joy to the audience.”
Jagdeep Saab was one of the biggest actors in India … I was his big fan and I was lucky to have worked with him in Ek Baar Kaho and many other films … he was always extremely supportive and encouraging … sending my sincere condolences and prayers to my friend Javed and his family … pic.twitter.com/0ZXsridyL8
– Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 8, 2020
Heard the sad news of the disappearance of Jagdeep Saab. I always liked watching it on the screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My sincere condolences to Jaaved and to all the members of the family. Prayers for the soul of Jagdeep Saab
– Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 8, 2020
Actress Shilpa Shetty, who shared some scenes with Jagdeep in the 2002 film Rishtey (co-starring Anil Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor), shared a photo of the film and wrote: “I had the chance to share the screen space with him in Rishtey, wonderful comic timing, in his inimitable style and an even more wonderful human being. “
Extremely saddened by the news of the disappearance of Jagdeep ji.
I had the chance to share the screen space with him at Rishtey, such wonderful comic timing, in his inimitable style and an even more wonderful human being pic.twitter.com/1If675uKkZ– SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) July 9, 2020
Abhbishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Randeep Hooda and others also tweeted.
May you rest in peace Jagdeep sahab. Thank you for filling our lives with smiles.
– Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 8, 2020
Thank you #Jagdeep sahab to enrich our lives with laughter and happiness that will be cherished a lifetime. Rest in peace sir. Sincere condolences to family, friends and millions of fans (like me). pic.twitter.com/jyrKFHq9Hw
– Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 9, 2020
TEAR #Jagdeep Sir!
We will always remember your contribution to the industry. Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for the memories. pic.twitter.com/yzLdD7qWfy– Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) July 8, 2020
Very sad news of the disappearance of actor Jagdeep. I watched it from my child’s hood. Thank you Jagdeepjee for making a whole generation laugh. Will always remember him with a smile. My deepest condolences to @jaavedjaaferi and all the family.
– Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) July 8, 2020
Rest in peace #Jagdeep saab .. thanks for all the entertainment pic.twitter.com/S4uTY8kyyp
– Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 8, 2020
My first film and the first time I faced the camera, it was in the film #yehrishtanatoote with the legend itself #Jagdeep bhai. We will miss you … May his soul rest in peace Our prayers and our most sincere condolences to the family. pic.twitter.com/uhBjYSZdVe
– Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) July 8, 2020
Jagdeep, born Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, has also appeared in films like Purana Mandir, Andaz Apna Apna, Life partner, Bombay to Goa, Phool Aur Kaante, Shahenshah. He was last seen in a 2012 film Gali Gali Chor Hai.
He has appeared in over 400 films over a career spanning more than six decades.
