Published 20:26 IST, July 9th 2020

Jagdeep's demise: Meezan Jaaferi shares a beautiful picture with grandfather

Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, Jaaved Jaaferi's father, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in 'Sholay', was laid to rest in the presence of family

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Veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, Jaaved Jaaferi's far, best kwn for his role as Soorma Bhopali in 'Sholay', was laid to rest in presence of family and close friends at a cemetery here on Thursday. Jagdeep, 81, died at his residence in suburban Mumbai on Wednesday night. 

re were around 10-12 people in attendance, including sons, actor Jaaved, producer Naved, grandson Meezaan, and industry colleague Johny Lever. After funeral, Meezan took to his Instagram handle to share a throwback picture with grandfar and captioned it with a heart and s face emoji.

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Far gave 70 years to Bollywood, that love is being reflected today: Jaaved Jaaferi on Jagdeep

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi on Thursday expressed gratitude for "love and respect" of people for ir far Jagdeep, who passed away at of 81. After last rites, Jaaved, along with bror Naved and son Meezaan, briefly dressed media.

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"re are a lot of people who have sent us messs but we couldn't reply to everyone. Whosoever is watching this, we thank you for your blessings and love. Our far gave 70 years to industry and got a lot of love and respect. That love is being reflected today, as we can see," Jaaved told reporters. 

actor said family isn't going on internet as y are are "t in that frame of mind" but asked his fans and well-wishers to remember Jagdeep in ir prayers. "On behalf of our far, who gave his 70 years, please, if you could say a small prayer for him. That will be a lot for us," he ded. 

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(with PTI inputs) 

 

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Jagdeep's demise: Meezan Jaaferi shares a beautiful picture with grandfar

20:26 IST, July 9th 2020