Jagdeep's funeral: The Jaffrey family bid farewell to the late legend

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep (Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri) has passed away at age of 81. late actor is now survived by his sons Javed and Naved Jaffrey. He bread his last at his Mumbai residence and h not been keeping well due to age-related issues.

As Jaffrey family prepared for last rites of actor Jaideep, Javed Jaffrey and or of his family members were seen getting ed outside ir house around 9:30am. Later, actor Johnny Lever also paid his respect to actor Jagdeep during funeral. He was also n seen conversing with Javed Jaffrey and Naved Jaffrey. Check out photos below - 

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late actor h not been keeping well, as revealed by a family friend named Mehmood Ali to a news daily. Ali stated that he passed away at 8:30pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to undisclosed health issues related to aging. Actors like Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor have also come forward and shared heartfelt condolences for Jaffrey family.

Ajay wrote, 'Heard s news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul'. Whereas Anil Kapoor remembered actor Jagdeep Singh by tweeting 'Jagdeep Saab was one of greatest actors of India...I was his huge fan & was lucky enough to have worked with him in Ek Baar Kaho & many more films...he was always extremely supportive & encouraging...sending my heartfelt condolences & prayers to my friend Javed & family...' Check out ir tweets below - 

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Jagdeep started off his career in acting as a child artist in 1951 film Afsana. He later also featured in a number of films as a child actor like Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke, Aar Paar, Ab Dilli Door Nahin, Munna and Do Bigha Zamin. His performance in film Brahmachari established him as a comic actor. Whereas playing role of Soorma Bhopali in iconic classic film Sholay brought actor mainstream fame and immense love from audience.