Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
Birthday
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Nationality
Religion
Shia Islam
Languages
Hindi, Urdu
Children
6 children: Javed Jaffrey, Muskkaan Jaferi, Naved Jaffrey
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
Tier B -- 47,307 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 14
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Notable
First credit at age 15 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Career
Career spanning 47 years (1954-2001)
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Filmography (43)
AWARDS (1)
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IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
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Biography
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, better known as Jagdeep, is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Gabbar in Purana Mandir (1984), Chief Zabardast in Tahkhana (1986), Hotel Receptionist in Veerana (1988), Salman Khan's father In Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) and later directed a movie Soorma Bhopali with this character as the protagonist[2]. Jagdeep started his film career as a child artist extra in films like B. R. Chopra's Afsana, then to 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 Zameen with which he started playing comic roles. He is also known for his appearances in many horror Movies, especially in projects of "Ramsay Brothers". He appeared in famous hits like Veerana, Tehkhana and Purana Mandir. Jagdeep is the father of Naved Jaffery & Jaaved Jaffrey who host the popular show Boogie Woogie. According to rumours, Jagdeep will be playing a role in the sequel of Andaz Apna Apna. He last appeared in a flop movie- Journey Bombay to Goa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jagdeep?
Jagdeep was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
What movies or shows has Jagdeep been in?
Jagdeep has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Lajja (2001), Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994), Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Jamai Raja (1990), Raakh (1989).
What is Jagdeep known for?
Jagdeep is primarily known as an actor. Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, better known as Jagdeep, is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975),…
Where can I find more information about Jagdeep?
You can find more about Jagdeep on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
