Updated On: 09 July, 2020 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jagdeep, best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay, died on Wednesday at his residence. Several B-town celebs took to their Twitter accounts to mourn his death

Jagdeep in a still as Soorma Bhopali from Sholay. Image sourced from mid-day archives
After Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput, Bollywood has lost yet another gem. Veteran actor Jagdeep, best known for his role of Soorma Bhopali in Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster Sholay (1975) passed away on Wednesday, July 8. He died owing to age-related health problems at the age of 81.
"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.