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Actor Meezaan paid tribute to his grandfather, veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, with an emotional Instagram post. Meezaan took to Instagram to share a childhood picture in which he is seen sitting in Jagdeep’s lap and giving him a peck on the cheek. Meezaan’s close friend, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda, dropped a heart emoji on the post. Jagdeep also played …

Veteran actor Jagdeep, best known for his comic roles in iconic Hindi films like Sholay, passed away on Wednesday from age-related issues. Born Syed Ishtiaq Jafri, the actor took on the stage name Jagdeep and began his film career as a child artist in BR Chopra’s Afsana. As a child artist, he also appeared in Amar Kumar’s Ab Dilli Door …

Veteran actor Jagdeep, Sholay’s Soorma Bhopali, dies at 81

Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep, known for his work in films such as Sholay, Andaz Apna Apna and Purana Mandir, has died. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “Jagdeep ji was a great actor and a noble soul. Heartfelt condolences @jaavedjaaferi.” Actor Ajay Devgn mourned his demise and tweeted, “Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s …

Veteran actor Jagdeep, 81, dies in Mumbai

Veteran actor Jagdeep passed away on Wednesday, July 8, at his Bandra residence in Mumbai, following age-related issues. One of his memorable roles also includes Bankelal, Salman Khan's father in Rajkumar Santoshi's cult-classic Andaaz Apna Apna. He also worked in Raj Kapoor-produced Ab Dilli Door Nahin, KA Abbas's Munna, Guru Dutt's Aar Paar, Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zamin and AVM-produced …