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Jagdeep

Acting

Born March 29, 1939 · Datia

Died July 8, 2020

Also known as Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry · जगदीप · Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey

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Biography

Sayeed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey, better known by his stage name Jagdeep, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in more than 400 films. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Machchar in Purana Mandir (1983), Salman Khan's father in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and directed the film Soorma Bhopali, with his character as the protagonist.

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Awards & recognition

  • IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Filmfare Award — Best Performance in a Comic Role · nominated

Filmography34 titles

Sahhas

1981as Karvat

Aawaz

1956as Charlie

Kismet ka Khel

1956

Mujrim

1989as Lakhpati

Baat Ban Jaye

1986as Nagath Narayan

Pyar Ke Do Pal

1986as Scout Master

Hum Dono

1985

Ek Baar Kaho

1980as Hanuman Singh

Muskurahat

1992as Badriprasad Chaurasia

Insaaf Ki Awaaz

1986

Numbri Aadmi

1991as Police Inspector

Wardat

1981as Kabadi

Roti

1974as Khadak Singh

Nagina

1986as Munshiji

Lajja

2001as Bansidhar Chakkiwala

Gola Barood

1989as B.E.S.T. Bus Conductor

Deewana Tere Naam Ka

1987as Dilip Devraj Ghayal Shikarpuri

Jail Yatra

1981as Chinareddy Eveready (Guest Appearance)

Agent Vinod

1977as Chacha of Agent Vinod

Sholay

1975as Soorma Bhopali

Andaz Apna Apna

1994as Bankelal

Surakksha

1979as Kabari

Nigahen: Nagina Part II

1989as Munshiji

Ganga Ki Saugand

1978as Mathuradas

Hanste Khelte

1984as Pandu

Brahmachari

1968

Rishtey

2002as Mama

Jaal

1986

Sanam Teri Kasam

1982as Banke Bihari Patnewala

Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari

1971as Jugal Kishore

Sanam Bewafa

1991as Daroga

Mr. & Mrs. '55

1955as Paper Boy (uncredited)

Khoon Khoon

1973

Ustadi Ustad Se

1982as Kaamdev