Jagdeep passes away: Sons Jaaved Jaaferi and Naved Jafri at the funeral

Updated On: 09 July, 2020 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Veteran Bollywood comedian Jagdeep passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, owing to age-related health problems at the age of 81.

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Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved Jafri, Johnny Lever at the funeral at Iranian Shia Isna cemetery at Mazgaon. Picture courtesy: Shadab Khan, Suresh Karkera and Yogen Shah

Veteran actor Jagdeep passed away on Wednesday, July 8 in Mumbai. The actor, who was 81-year-old, was fondly known for playing the role of Soorma Bhopali in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer Sholay. "He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues", producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told PTI. The funeral took place at Iranian Shia Isna cemetery at Mazgaon, Mumbai.

jagdeep-jaafri Jaaved Jaafri at the funeral in Mazgaon.