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Comedian Jagdeep of Soorma Bhopali fame passes away

| Mumbai |

Bollywood actor-comedian Jagdeep passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai, following age-related health issues. He was 81.
Jagdeep�s most memorable character is Soorma Bhopali in Ramesh Sippy�s Sholay. His catchphrase in the film �Mera naam Soorma Bhopali aise hi nahin hai� is still remembered by fans.
Jagdeep is also remembered for his performance in the comedy film Andaz Apna Apna, where he played Salman Khan�s father Bankelal.
Jagdeep was mostly seen in comic roles. He also featured in a few Ramsay Brothers horror films including Purana Mandir. His work in films like Qurbani and Shehenshah is also noteworthy.
Jagdeep also took the director�s chair when he made the film Soorma Bhopali in 1988, which was a spin on his own character from Sholay. He played the central character here. Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rekha made cameo appearances in Soorma Bhopali.
Jagdeep started his career as a child artiste and was seen in films like Bimal Roy�s Do Bigha Zamin, KA Abbas� Munna and Guru Dutt�s Aar Paar. In a career spanning over six decades, he acted in over 400 films.
Jagdeep�s last rites will be performed on Thursday at Shia Kabrastan in Mumbai.