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Jagdeep is the screen name of (Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri; born 29 March 1939) was an Indian film actor who has appeared in more than 400 films. He was especially known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Machchar in Purana Mandir (1984), Salman Khan's dad in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and directed a movie Soorma Bhopali with this character as the protagonist.
Jagdeep started his film career as a child artist extra in B. R. Chopra's Afsana, then became a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K A Abbas's Munna and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. Then came Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zamin with which he started playing comic roles. Some hit songs are picturised on him like Paas baitho tabiyat bahal jayegi from Punarmilan, In pyar ki rahon mein from the same film, Chal ud ja re Panchhi and Chali Chali re Patang from superhit movie Bhabhi where he is paired opposite Nanda, Aa Gaye Yaaro Jeene Ke from Phir wohi Raat.
He is also known for his appearances in many horror Movies, especially in projects of Ramsay Brothers. He appeared in famous hits like Purana Mandir.
Personal life
Along with Naved Jafri and Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi, Jagdeep has one more daughter (Muskaan Jafri) from his second wife Nazima. Naved and Javed were hosts of the popular show Boogie Woogie.
Death
Jagdeep passed away at 8:30 PM on July 8 2020 in Mumbai.
Filmography
Actor
2020
Omprakash Zindabad
2017
Masti Nahi Sasti as
Baba Bhayankar Nath
2012
Gali Gali Chor Hai as
MunshiJi
2009
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani as
Rustom
2009
Life Partner as
Rohan's client
2009
Ek Se Bure Do
2007
Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited as
Latif Khekada - Husna's dad
2004
Kis Kis Ki Kismat as
Dipankar Chattopadya
2004
Pati Ho To Aisa
2003
Parwana as
Seth Malpani
2003
Lift Karadey Remix (Short)
2002
Rishtey as
Mama
2002
Rang Mahal
2001
Lajja as
Bansidhar Chakkiwala
2000
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye as
Drunkard in Bar
2000
Apradhi Kaun as
Barsatilal
1999
Truck Dhina Dhin (TV Series)
1998
Wajood as
Bagh Singh
1998
China Gate as
Sub. Nageshwar Rammaiah
1997
Daayen
1996
Hasina Aur Nagina
1996
Talaashi as
Inspector Jani
1996
Namak as
Police Inspector
1995
Kartavya as
P.K. Dhoot
1995
Ram Shastra as
P.K. (Pyar Kiss)
1995
Kalyug Ke Avtaar as
Sukhiram
1995
Veer
1995
Policewala Gunda
1995
Pyar Do Pyar Lo
1994
Hum Hain Bemisaal as
Havaldar Khadak Singh
1994
Andaz Apna Apna as
Bankeylal Bhopali (as Jagdeep)
1994
Madam X as
Zankar
1994
Sangam Ho Ke Rahega
1993
Shuruaat as
Malhar
1993
Bechain
1993
Khun Ro Tiko
1992
Muskurahat as
Badriprasad Chaurasia
1992
Insaan Bana Shaitan as
Rangeela
1992
Pitambar
1992
Binani
1991
Phoolwati
1991
Roohani Taaqat as
Phoolchand / Dangal Singh / Noorjehan
1991
Jhoothi Shaan as
Shanti Dhooth
1991
Phool Aur Kaante as
Professor Bihari
1991
Khooni Panja as
Murlimanohar
1991
Numbri Aadmi as
Police Inspector
1991
Sanam Bewafa as
Daroga
1991
Jigarwala as
Shyamu
1991
Bhomli
1990
Kasam Dhande Ki as
Chughomal
1990
Jamai Raja as
Aruna's Father
1990
Hum Se Na Takrana as
Chhotey Babu
1990
Pati Patni Aur Tawaif as
Ustad
1990
Solah Satra
1990
Kroadh as
Mastram - Matki's maternal uncle
1990
Shandar as
Chaurasia's PA
1990
Amavas Ki Raat as
Plumber Dada
1990
Bheem Bhavani (TV Series)(1990)
1990
Is Paar Ya Us Paar
1990
Wafaa as
Music Director Doodhnath
1989
Akanksha (TV Movie) as
Cripple patient complaining for foods
1989
Hum Intezaar Karenge as
Actor (uncredited)
1989
Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein as
Janki Nandan
1989
Gola Barood as
B.E.S.T. Bus Conductor
1989
Nigahen: Nagina Part II as
Munshiji
1989
Toofan as
Film director (uncredited)
1989
Mujrim as
Lakhpati
1989
Abhimanyu as
Pyarelal / Jack
1989
Touhean as
Naseeb Dar
1989
Raakh as
Ustad
1989
Ilaaka as
Havaldar Thanedar Tehsildar Singh
1989
Do Yaar
1989
Khooni Murdaa as
Khairati Lal Patthar Dil aka 'K.L.P.D.'
1989
Bees Saal Baad as
Chedhu
1989
Main Tera Dushman as
Kalva
1989
Kasam Suhag Ki as
Kalha - Bandit
1989
Sachche Ka Bol-Bala as
Gulbadan Miyan
1989
Satyavadi Raja Harishchandra
1988
Bai Chale Sasariye
1988
Do Waqt Ki Roti as
Baal Mukut Balwant 'Balam' Singh
1988
Saazish as
009
1988
Zalzala as
Groom
1988
Paigham
1988
Janam Janam as
Birju
1988
Soorma Bhopali as
Soorma Bhopali
1988
Kabrastan as
Hitler D'Costa
1988
Sherni as
Hajaam
1988
Woh Mili Thi as
Vijay
1988
Be Lagaam
1988
Shahenshah as
Tarachand Badlani
1987
Deewana Tere Naam Ka as
Dilip Deoraj Ghayal Shiparpuri
1987
Pyar Ki Jeet as
Nathulal
1987
Superman as
Towffle
1987
Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
1987
Parivaar as
Constable Hukumat Singh
1987
Khooni Mahal as
Gangua
1986
Aag Aur Shola as
Laddan
1986
Baat Ban Jaye as
Nagath Narayan / Pt. Chakravew Vabisya Narayan Agnihotri