Jagdeep's final journey had tribute to Soorma Bhopali character; celebs express respects

As demise of Jagdeep on Wednesday was mourned by his fans and celebrities, veteran actor-comedian was remembered for his famous portrayal of Soorma Bhopali in film Sholay. Many recalled ir memories of iconic character upon hearing news. As he was laid to rest on Thursday, name was even a part of his final journey.

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As Jagdeep’s family and well-wishers departed for his last rites, re was a banner that displayed his photograph, and inste of his screen name Jagdeep or his real name Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey, it was ‘Soorma Bhopali’ that was written on it in Arabic, as a tribute to comic character and actor who immortalised it. 

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Celebrtiies like Karishma Tanna, Karishma Sharma, Sophie Choudry, Pmini Kolhapure, Siddhanth Kapoor expressed ir tributes on post. 

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Jagdeep’s sons, Jaaved and Naved Jaaferi, grandson Meezaan, all actors, performed last rites of Andaz Apna Apna star on Thursday in Mumbai. Johny Lever was among stars of film industry who was present at funeral.

Tributes to Jagdeep poured from big names, including Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, who were part of scene in Sholay in which Jagdeep starred as Soorma Bhopali.

A video of actor enacting dialogue a few months ago also went viral. Jagdeep also went on to direct a film titled Soorma Bhopali.

Jagdeep passed away due to age-related health issues at his residence in Mumbai on Wednesday. He was 81. Starting as a child artist in ‘50s to Gali Gali Chor Hai in 2012, Jagdeep featured in over 400 films and was loved for his comic timing.

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