Actor Jagdeep, buried in a Mumbai cemetery, today morning

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India: Actor Jagdeep, who died due to age related issues on July 8, was buried in a Mumbai cemetery on Thursday morning. The late actor’s sons Jaaved

Jaaferi and Naved Jafri were present for the last rites along with a few family

members and close relatives. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, not many people attended the funeral. However, actor

Johnny Lever, who co-starred with Jagdeep in his first film, stepped out to pay last respects to the late actor. Jagdeep featured in over 400 films in a career spanning over six decades. He was known for his impeccable comic timing and also, for his dramatic roles. Bollywood celebrities remembered Jagdeep on social media and posted tributes on Twitter. Amitabh Bachchan, who co-starred with Jagdeep in Sholay and Shahenshah wrote in a blog post: “The actor of exceptional comedic repertoire, passed away… He had crafted a unique individual style of his own .. and I had the honour of working with him in several films.”

Jagdeep, born Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, featured as a child artiste in movies like Afsana in 1951. He went on to star in supporting roles in films like Andaz Apna Apna, Life Partner, Bombay To Goa, Phool Aur Kaante and Gali Gali Chor Hai – his last film which released in 2012.

Jagdesh passed away at 8.30 pm last night at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age related issues.”

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