Published 17:59 IST, July 9th 2020

Jagdeep's demise: Dharmendra pays tribute to the veteran actor with a throwback video

Veteran actor Dharmendra who has worked with Jagdeep in films like Sholay’, Soorma Bhopali, and more, penned his heartfelt tribute on social media.

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demise of legendary actor Jagdeep who has more than 400 films to his credit, has left everyone shattered. While actor has worked with many actors in his career, his rapport with Dharmendra was unmatchable. Veteran actor Dharmendra who has worked with late actor in films like Sholay’, Soorma Bhopali, and more, penned his heartfelt tribute on social media while mourning over tragic loss of his dear friend.

Dharmendra mourns demise of Jagdeep

Dharmendra who was devastated to kw about news, shared a post on Twitter and wrote that he is getting to hear bad news one after or. After losing all his close friends, actor wrote that he lost ar gem of a person. He offered prayers to departing soul of actor. Apart from this, Dharmendra shared a small clip from one of his films with actor in order to remember his iconic work and recall all good memories he spent with him during shooting of film. In short clip, Dharmendra playing role of Aman who helps Jagdeep who can be seen essaying role of Chhote Babu. 

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Apart from Dharmendra, several or stars also paid hom to late actor by pouring ir condolences on social media. Actors like Shatrughan Sinha, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sidharth Malhotra, Bhumi Pednekar are a few to name who paid tribute to actor Jagdeep.

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, best kwn for his role as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay, died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81. "He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was t keeping well due to -related issues," producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told PTI. actor, real name Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was t keeping well.

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Jagdeep appeared in around 400 films but it is his role as Soorma Bhopali in 1975 film Sholay that garnered him widespread popularity. He also played memorable roles in Purana Mandir and Andaz Apna Apna as Salman Khan's far. Better kwn by his st name Jagdeep, actor also directed movie Soorma Bhopali with his character as protagonist. He is survived by two sons – Javed Jaffrey and Naved Jaffrey.

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17:59 IST, July 9th 2020