<p>Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 8) due to age-related ailments, leaving countless fans heartbroken. Born in Amritsar in 1939, he began his career with a minor role in BR Chopra’s <em>Afsana</em>. He subsequently appeared as a child artiste in films such as <em>Munna, Ab Dilli Door Nahin </em>and the Guru Dutt-directed <em>Aar-Paar</em> (1954).</p>.<p>Jagdeep eventually made his debut as a leading man with the commercially-successful <em>Barkha </em>(1960), a remake of the Tamil movie <em>Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum</em>. It was, however, the Shammi Kapoor-starrer <em>Brahmachari </em>(1968) that proved to be a game-changer for the actor and established him as a bankable comedian. He went on to act in quite a few well-received movies, impressing fans with his quirky dialogue delivery and impeccable expressions.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-actor-jagdeep-of-sholay-and-andaz-apna-apna-fame-passes-away-at-81-858723.html" target="_blank">Bollywood: Actor Jagdeep of Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna fame passes away at 81</a></strong></p>.<p>Jagdeep played the goofy wood trader Soorma Bhopali, arguably the most iconic role of his career, in <em>Sholay </em>(1975) and hit the right notes with the iconic ‘<em>phir hona kya tha?</em>’ dialogue. The character became an integral part of popular culture in the 1970s, consolidating the talented performer’s standing in the industry. </p>.<p>Jagdeep reprised the character in <em>Soorma Bhopali</em>, a <em>Sholay </em>spinoff, much to the delight of a section of the audience. The film, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in guest roles, underperformed at the box office despite creating a decent amount of buzz among fans. It, however, exceeded expectations in Bhopal.</p>.<p>He later appeared in the popular horror films <em>Purana Mandir</em> (1984) and <em>3D Saamri</em> (1985), directed by the Ramsay Brothers. Jagdeep was also a part of <em>Andaaz Apna Apna</em>, which featured Salman Khan and Aamir Khan as the parallel leads. The film, which was released in 1994, has attained cult status over the years.</p>.<p>His last major film <em>Gali Gali Chor Hai</em> hit screens in 2012, receiving mixed reviews from critics. Jagdeep’s death is a big loss for the Hindi film industry and marks the end of an era. He will be missed.</p>
<p>Veteran Bollywood actor Jagdeep passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday (July 8) due to age-related ailments, leaving countless fans heartbroken. Born in Amritsar in 1939, he began his career with a minor role in BR Chopra’s <em>Afsana</em>. He subsequently appeared as a child artiste in films such as <em>Munna, Ab Dilli Door Nahin </em>and the Guru Dutt-directed <em>Aar-Paar</em> (1954).</p>.<p>Jagdeep eventually made his debut as a leading man with the commercially-successful <em>Barkha </em>(1960), a remake of the Tamil movie <em>Thai Piranthal Vazhi Pirakkum</em>. It was, however, the Shammi Kapoor-starrer <em>Brahmachari </em>(1968) that proved to be a game-changer for the actor and established him as a bankable comedian. He went on to act in quite a few well-received movies, impressing fans with his quirky dialogue delivery and impeccable expressions.</p>.<p><strong>Also read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-actor-jagdeep-of-sholay-and-andaz-apna-apna-fame-passes-away-at-81-858723.html" target="_blank">Bollywood: Actor Jagdeep of Sholay and Andaz Apna Apna fame passes away at 81</a></strong></p>.<p>Jagdeep played the goofy wood trader Soorma Bhopali, arguably the most iconic role of his career, in <em>Sholay </em>(1975) and hit the right notes with the iconic ‘<em>phir hona kya tha?</em>’ dialogue. The character became an integral part of popular culture in the 1970s, consolidating the talented performer’s standing in the industry. </p>.<p>Jagdeep reprised the character in <em>Soorma Bhopali</em>, a <em>Sholay </em>spinoff, much to the delight of a section of the audience. The film, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in guest roles, underperformed at the box office despite creating a decent amount of buzz among fans. It, however, exceeded expectations in Bhopal.</p>.<p>He later appeared in the popular horror films <em>Purana Mandir</em> (1984) and <em>3D Saamri</em> (1985), directed by the Ramsay Brothers. Jagdeep was also a part of <em>Andaaz Apna Apna</em>, which featured Salman Khan and Aamir Khan as the parallel leads. The film, which was released in 1994, has attained cult status over the years.</p>.<p>His last major film <em>Gali Gali Chor Hai</em> hit screens in 2012, receiving mixed reviews from critics. Jagdeep’s death is a big loss for the Hindi film industry and marks the end of an era. He will be missed.</p>
