Published 12:26 IST, July 9th 2020
Jagdeep's demise: Jaaved Jaaferi, wife Habiba clicked outside their residence, see pic
Veteran actor Jagdeep passed away on July 8 in Mumbai. Son Javed Jaffrey and wife Habiba were clicked outside their residence on July 9 before his burial.
- Entertainment News
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Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep passed away in his Mumbai residence on July 8. He died at the age of 81 owing to age-related health problems. His son Jaaved Jaaferi and Jaaferi's wife Habiba were ed outside the Jaaferi residence in the morning on July 9. According to media reports, Jagdeep’s burial is to take place in Mumbai on July 9.
Jaaved Jaaferi and wife Habiba ed outside their residence
Popular paparazzi photographers Yogen Shah and Manav Manglani shared pictures of Jaaved and his wife outside their residence. Both of them were ed in white clothes and were wearing masks as well. His funeral is to take place in Mazgaon and he will be laid to rest at Shia Burial Ground at 11 AM.
The family was earlier waiting for Jagdeep’s grandson Meezaan Jaffrey to arrive. He was staying at a farmhouse just outside Mumbai. "Jagdeep passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues," producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told PTI.
After the news of Jagdeep death came, many Bollywood celebrities took to their social media to mourn his loss. Actors Anil Kapoor, Johnny Lever, Shatrughan Sinha, Ajay Devgn, and many more penned down emotional tributes for the late actor. Many fans also took to their social media to mourn his loss.
Jagdeep started his career as a child artist and enjoyed a successful career in the Bollywood industry spanning over 400 films. He is best known for essaying the character of Soorma Bhopali in the popular film Sholay. The veteran actor has also been a part of other blockbuster films like Aar Paar, Hum Panchi Ek De, Manna, and more. From the seventies through the nineties, the actor became a familiar comic face in Bollywood films.
The current generation recognises Jagdeep better for playing Salman Khan’s father in Andaaz Apna Apna. He was last seen in Masti Nahi Sasti in 2017. The film also starred Shakti Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Johnny Lever, and Kader Khan. Jagdeep’s son Jaaved Jaaferi is also a popular name in the Bollywood industry. Grandson Meezaan made his debut in 2019 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Malaal. He will be seen next in Hungama 2 alongside Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal.
Updated 12:26 IST, July 9th 2020
