Soorma Bhopali of Sholay, veteran Bollywood actor dies at 81

July 8: Veteran Actor-comedian Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in “Sholay”, died on Wednesday at his Bandra residence in Mumbai due to age-related issues. He was 81. Jagdeep is survived by sons Javed Jaffrey and Naved Jaffrey who also made their mark in the entertainment industry. Jaaved is a noted actor and dancer, and along with Naved, he hosted the long running and popular dance show, “Boogie Woogie.’ Jagdeep will be laid to rest tomorrow at Shia Kabristan in Mumbai.

The actor, whose real name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, was not keeping well. “He passed away at 8: 30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age related issues. Jagdeep appeared in around 400 films but it is his role as Soorma Bhopali in 1975 film “Sholay” that is etched in audiences’ minds even today. He also played memorable roles in “Purana Mandir” and in “Andaz Apna Apna” as Salman Khan’s father.