Unknown or lesser known facts about Jagdeep ,A famous comic actor of India

Jagdeep Syed Abbas, popularly known as Jagdeep, was an Indian film actor and comedian who appeared in over 400 films in his career. Here are some lesser-known facts about him:

1. Jagdeep’s real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey. He changed his name to Jagdeep for his acting career.
2. Jagdeep started his career as a child artist in the film Afsana (1951) at the age of 10. and later appeared in films like Bhabhi (1957), Barkha (1959), and Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke (1957).
3. He was born on March 29, 1939, in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India.
4. He became popular for his comic roles in films like Sholay (1975), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), and Purana Mandir (1984).
5. Jagdeep is best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in the 1975 blockbuster film “Sholay.”
6. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 International Indian Film Academy Awards.
7. Jagdeep was fluent in several languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and English.
8. In addition to acting, Jagdeep was also a talented singer and performed on several songs in his films.
9. He was a calihgrapher and a hand writing expert .
10. He was a close friend of actor and comedian Mehmood Ali, and the two worked together in several films.
11. Jagdeep’s sons, Jaaved Jaaferi and Naved Jaffrey, are also actors and comedians.
12. He was married to actress and singer Sughra Begum, with whom he had three children.
13. Jagdeep passed away on July 8, 2020, at the age of 81, due to age-related health issues.