Jagdeep Passes Away: Ajay Devgn and Hansal Mehta mourn the veteran actor’s death

Actor Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri better known by his stage name Jagdeep has passed away. The veteran actor breathed his last around 8:40 pm today. He was 81. The veteran actor was popularly known for playing the role of Soorma Bhopali in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer ‘Sholay’.

Ajay Devgn led the film industry in mourning Jagdeep’s death and offering condolences to his family. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta also mourned the veteran actor’s death.

Taking to his Twitter handle, Ajay Devgn wrote, “Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul (sic)”

Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul?

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 8, 2020

Whereas filmmaker Hansal Mehta offering condolences to Jaaved Jaaferi, tweeted, “Condolences @jaavedjaaferi and to the entire family. He will always be cherished and remembered with a broad smile. I hope people get to see a film called Muskurahat by Priyadarshan sir to witness his brilliance. It is one of my favorite Jagdeep saahab performances.”

Condolences @jaavedjaaferi and to the entire family. He will always be cherished and remembered with a broad smile. I hope people get to see a film called Muskurahat by Priyadarshan sir to witness his brilliance. It is one of my favorite Jagdeep saahab performances. https://t.co/1vU1f3Clzl

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 8, 2020

You can check out other celeb’s post dedicated to the late actor below:

Anil Kapoor

Jagdeep Saab was one of the 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… pic.twitter.com/0ZXsridyL8

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) July 8, 2020

Ayushmann Khurrana

? RIP #Jagdeep sir!
Your contribution to the industry will always be remembered. Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for the memories. pic.twitter.com/yzLdD7qWfy

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) July 8, 2020

Anupam Kher

एक और सितारा ज़मीन से आसमान में जा पहुँचा।#Jagdeep साब हिंदी फ़िल्म जगत के एक बहुत ही बेहतरीन कलाकार थे। एक हास्य अभिनेता के नाते उनका कोई सानी नहीं था।एक पार्टी में बहुत साल पहले उन्होंने मुझसे कहा था,”बरखुरदार ! हँसना आसान है, हँसाना बहुत मुश्किल है!” आपकी कमी बहुत खलेगी।? pic.twitter.com/48yF0gu9uv

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 8, 2020

Sanjay Mishra

One comedian to another comedian ✉️ I love @jaavedjaaferi , @NavedJafri_BOO because of U #Jagdeep sir ? I love lots of movie because of U Jagdeep sir ? but I don't like आप हमे ऐसे केसे छोड़ के चले गए #SoormaBhopali, ? U devoted whole life to hindi cinema
You are #Kaamyaab ?️ pic.twitter.com/KS3Twiw2Cx

— Sanjay Mishra (@imsanjaimishra) July 8, 2020

Manoj Bajpayee

Rest in peace Jagdeep sahab !! ?Thank you for all the memories that I have watching your films and performances in my childhood!! You will be missed by us all!! Condolences to the family!!!??

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) July 8, 2020

Ranveer Singh 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZVdLUhu1e/

 

Farah Khan

https://twitter.com/TheFarahKhan/status/1281073230418149379?s=20

Sudhir Mishra

I loved Jagdeep . Just loved him ! Could take a moment and improvise the hell out of it . They should have written films around him . A very long innings which began as a child artiste comes to an end .Hey Javed and Naved ,May you have the strength.!@JavedJaffrey @NavedJafri_BOO

— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) July 9, 2020

Farhan Akhtar

RIP Jagdeep Sahab .. thank you for the years of entertainment and laughs. Deepest condolences to Javed, Naved & the family.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) July 9, 2020

Shilpa Shetty

Extremely saddened by the news of Jagdeep ji’s demise.??
I had the good fortune to share screen space with him in Rishtey, such wonderful comic timing, in his inimitable style and an even more wonderful human being ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1If675uKkZ

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) July 9, 2020

Kartik Aaryan

???? pic.twitter.com/prt2oyW5sK

— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) July 9, 2020

 

Vani Tripathi

#SoormaBhopali #RIP pic.twitter.com/y7RJJcYoiO

— Vani Tripathi Tikoo (@vanityparty) July 9, 2020

 

Arshad Warsi

Really sad to hear about Jagdeep sahab. What a phenomenal actor & a wonderful person. He has entertained my generation all through our growing years. He was also my reference point for Ishqiya. Thank you Jagdeep sahab… Allah aapko Jannat Naseeb farmaye -RIP

— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) July 8, 2020

Sujoy Ghosh

rip jagdeep ji. i still remember seeing dildaar because of you. thank you for all the laughter.

— sujoy ghosh (@sujoy_g) July 8, 2020

Ali Asgar

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCY6fNiHGXC/

After Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, and Saroj Khan, Bollywood has lost yet another legendary actor.

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