'We lost another gem', pens Amitabh Bachchan as his 'Sholay' co-actor Jagdeep passes away

Amitabh Bachchan just memorialised Jagdeep’s death in his blog. Under column Bachchan Bol, veteran actor penned out his heartfelt words. 77-year-old actor mourned loss of an ‘exceptional comedic repertoire and crafted individual.’ Writing from his home Jalsa, Mumbai, Sholay actor etched good memories of Jagdeep on July 9, 2020. Today marks Day 4508 of Amitabh’s blog which is actor's own way of journaling his life journey. He recalled all legacies that left everyone stalgic in his writing. 

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Here is what Amitabh Bachchan wrote-

"Last night we lost ar gem ...

Jagdeep ... actor of exceptional comedic repertoire, passed away ...

He h crafted a unique individual style of his own ... and I h hour of working with him in several films ... more prominent ones in eyes of audience being Sholay and Shahenshah ...

He h even requested me to do a small guest role in a film he was producing, which I did ...

A humble human ... loved by millions ...

My duas and my prayers ...

Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri ... his real name, opted Jagdeep as his film name and gave film fraternity such memorable performances, that brought so much joy and happiness all around ...

opting Jagdeep as his film name was such a gracious factor that exhibited unity in diversity of Country ... re were many ors at time that did similar ... eminent and distinguished ... Dilip Kumar, Mhubala, Meena Kumari, Jayant - Amj Khan’s Far, a giant of an actor.. and many many ors ...

One by one y all go away ... leaving Industry bereft and deprived of ir immense contribution ..."

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Amitabh and Jagdeep worked toger in Sholay

Actor Jagdeep passed away due to -related issues. Veteran actor and comedian Jagdeep whose birth name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri passed away at of 81. He was rewned for his roles like Soorma Bhopali in Sholay. Amitabh Bachchan essayed his popular role of Jai alongside Jgeep, who essayed role of Soorma Bhopali. actor is credited with directorial ventures and comic films as well.

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Promo Im Credits: Amitabh Bachchan Instagram and a still from Sholay movie

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