Sholay’s ‘Soorma Bhopali’ aka Jagdeep’s demise leaves fans in despair
9 July, 2020 | newsx bureau
Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep's demise has sent shockwaves among his fans in India. He played Soorma Bhopali in the hit movie Sholay.
Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep (original name Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri) passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81. The late Bollywood actor has appeared in more than 400 films, however, his role as Soorma Bhopali in ‘Sholay’ has made a huge imprint in the audience’s minds even today.
The sudden demise of the actor has sent shockwaves among Bollywood celebrities, with many taking it to Twitter, to express their grief. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn wrote on Twitter how much he enjoyed watching him on screen and extended his deepest condolences to the family.
“Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul,” the ‘Singham’ actor tweeted.
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Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul?
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 8, 2020
Sad to hear demise of the Veteran Actor Jagdeep Sir who entertained us for 7 Decades. My heartfelt condolences to Javed, Naved and the entire Jafri Family & Admirers .RIP ? pic.twitter.com/vnfWEqNDGi
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 8, 2020
RIP Jagdeep Saab! Millions of us grew up watching your brilliance on screen! Thank you for the legacy, thank you for the laughs, too!
— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) July 8, 2020
Soorma Bhopali’s no more.
An absolute legend. RIP, Jagdeep. pic.twitter.com/IsucHNFhAX
— Aniruddha Guha (@AniGuha) July 8, 2020
#Jagdeep Ji, will always live in our memories through some of the finest comedies and characters he played. My prayers and deepest sympathies to family, friends and fans. #SoormaBhopali pic.twitter.com/VIqn4KMu8J
— Aslam Shaikh, INC (@AslamShaikh_MLA) July 8, 2020
RIP sir ???
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri29 March 1939 – 8 July 2020)#Jagdeep#SoormaBhopali pic.twitter.com/SJq55oLoei
— ?Sa̾n̾j̾u̾? ❣|???? (@BSL_sanju) July 9, 2020
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Film director Madhur Bhandarkar too expressed his sorrow over the news on Twitter. “Sad to hear demise of the Veteran Actor Jagdeep Sir who entertained us for 7 Decades. My heartfelt condolences to Javed, Naved and the entire Jafri Family & Admirers. RIP.”
While ‘Golmaal’ actor Tusshar Kapoor wrote: “RIP Jagdeep Saab! Millions of us grew up watching your brilliance on screen! Thank you for the legacy, thank you for the laughs, too!”
Started the acting career as of a child artist, Jagdeep was also seen in movies like ‘Purana Mandir’ (1984), ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994), and many more.
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