Jagdeep
Biography
Jagdeep, whose birth name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, is an Indian film actor recognized for his comic roles. He began his film career as a child artist extra in B. R. Chopra's Afsana, and subsequently appeared as a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K. A. Abbas's Munna, and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. He later transitioned to playing comic roles starting with Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zameen. Some of his notable film appearances include playing Soorma Bhopali in Sholay in 1975, Gabbar in Purana Mandir in 1984, Chief Zabardast in Tahkhana in 1986, a hotel receptionist in Veerana in 1988, and Salman Khan's father in Andaaz Apna Apna in 1994. He also directed the movie Soorma Bhopali, featuring that character as the protagonist.
Career overview
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, professionally known as Jagdeep, was an Indian film actor recognized for his comic roles. He began his film career as a child artist extra in B. R. Chopra's Afsana, and subsequently appeared as a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K A Abbas's Munna, and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. Following these early projects, he transitioned into playing comic roles starting with Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zameen.
Over the course of his acting career, Jagdeep appeared in numerous films and became known for several notable characters. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay in 1975, Gabbar in Purana Mandir in 1984, Chief Zabardast in Tahkhana in 1986, a hotel receptionist in Veerana in 1988, and Salman Khan's father in Andaaz Apna Apna in 1994. In addition to his acting work, Jagdeep later directed a movie titled Soorma Bhopali, featuring his character of the same name as the protagonist.
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160 titles- Ek Se Bure Do (2009)
- Journey Bombay to Goa (2007) as Latif Khekada - Husna's dad
- Parwana (2003) as Seth Malpani
- Rang Mahal (2002)
- Rishtey (2002) as Mama
- Lajja (2001) as Bansidhar Chakkiwala
- Wajood (1998) as Bagh Singh
- China Gate (1998) as Sub. Nageshwar Rammaiah
- Daayan (1997)
- Hasina Aur Nagina (1996)
- Veer (1995)
- Ram Shastra (1995)
- Andaz Apna Apna (1994) as Bankelal
- Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994)
- Muskurahat (1992) as Badriprasad Chaurasia
- Insaan Bana Shaitan (1992) as Rangeela
- Jhoothi Shaan (1991) as Shanti Dhooth
- Phool Aur Kaante (1991) as Professor Bihari
- Sanam Bewafa (1991) as Daroga
- Jigarwala (1991) as Shyamu
- Khooni Panja (1991)
- Roohani Taaqat (1991)
- Numbri Aadmi (1991) as Police Inspector
- The Word (1990)
- Shandaar (1990) as Chaurasia's PA
- Amavas Ki Raat (1990)
- Hum Se Na Takrana (1990) as Chhotey Babu
- Main Tera Dushman (1989) as Kalva
- Raakh (1989) as Ustad
- Mujrim (1989) as Lakhpati
- Ilaaka (1989) as Constable Thanedar Tehsildar Singh
- Bees Saal Baad (1989) as Chedhu
- Abhimanyu (1989) as Pyarelal / Jack
- Nigahen: Nagina Part II (1989) as Munshiji
- Kasam Suhag Ki (1989) as Kalha - Bandit
- Gola Barood (1989) as B.E.S.T. Bus Conductor
- Shahenshah (1988) as Tarachand Badlani
- Saazish (1988) as 009
- Sherni (1988) as Hajaam
- Graveyard (1988) as Hitler DaCosta
- Superman (1987)
- Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (1987)
- Pyar Ki Jeet (1987) as Nathulal
- Parivaar (1987) as Constable Hukumat Singh
- Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) as Dilip Devraj Ghayal Shikarpuri
- Khooni Mahal (1987) as Gangua
- Janbaaz (1986) as Sheru
- Nagina (1986) as Munshiji
- Sultanat (1986) as Arms supplier
- Jaal (1986)
- Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)
- Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986) as Scout Master
- Karamdaata (1986) as Majnu
- Baat Ban Jaye (1986) as Nagath Narayan
- Locket (1986)
- Telephone (1985)
- Ramkali (1985)
- Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) as Jaggi
- Hum Dono (1985)
- 3D Saamri (1985) as Changez Khan
- Yahan Wahan (1984) as Fatikchand Bandhopadhaya
- Raktha Bandhan (1984) as Bhola
- Bad Aur Badnaam (1984) as Mishraji
- Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984)
- Karishmaa (1984)
- Hanste Khelte (1984) as Pandu
- Divorce (1984) as Chakram
- Pakhandee (1984)
- Purana Mandir (1984) as Daku Machhar Singh
- Woh 7 Din (1983)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983) as Jaganath 'Jaggu' Prasad Srivastava
- Haadsaa (1983) as Anthony Gonsalves
- Faraib (1983) as Raghunath
- Ustadi Ustad Se (1982) as Kaamdev
- Anokha Bandhan (1982) as Kalyanjibhai Bhojwala
- Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) as Banke Bihari Patnewala
- Ghazab (1982) as Narmada
- Wardat (1981) as Kabadi
- Khoon Aur Paani (1981) as Havaldar Maan Singh Gangotra
- Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981) as Bhagwan Das
- Khoon Ka Rishta (1981) as Gopal-Dhrupad Damal
- Sahhas (1981) as Karvat
- Jeene ki arzoo (1981)
- Mangalsutra (1981) as Jaggu
- Jail Yatra (1981) as Chinareddy Eveready (Guest Appearance)
- Qurbani (1980) as Mohammad Ali
- Ganga Aur Suraj (1980)
- Phir Wahi Raat (1980) as Krupachand Reswani
- Choron Ki Baaraat (1980) as Shekhar's friend
- Kali Ghata (1980) as Cook
- Ek Baar Kaho (1980) as Hanuman Singh
- Jaani Dushman (1979) as Nathuram
- Sunayana (1979) as Jaggoo
- Surakksha (1979) as Kabari
- Raadha Aur Seeta (1979)
- Chambal ki rani (1979)
- Taraana (1979) as Baadal
- Swarg Narak (1978) as Vinod's friend
- Do Musafir (1978) as Murali
- Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Mathuradas
- Bhola Bhala (1978) as Sambha
- Anjane Mein (1978) as Abdullah
- Aaina (1977)
- Agar... If (1977)
- Alibaba Marjinaa (1977) as Mustafa
- Aakhri Sajda (1977)
- Jadu Tona (1977)
- Agent Vinod (1977) as Chacha of Agent Vinod
- Ek Hi Raasta (1977)
- Minoo (1977)
- Kacha Chor (1977)
- Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)
- Khaan Dost (1976) as Abdul
- Shankar Shambhu (1976) as Havaldar Naik
- Sholay (1975) as Soorma Bhopali
- Pratiggya (1975) as Kanha
- Raajaa (1975)
- Toofan (1975)
- Humshakal (1974) as Biharilal
- International Crook (1974)
- Roti (1974) as Khadak Singh
- Insaaniyat (1974) as Abdulla
- Taxi Driver (1973)
- Khoon Khoon (1973)
- Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973) as Jaggi
- Apna Desh (1972) as Shambhu
- Gora Aur Kala (1972) as Munna Singh / Chunni Singh
- Chori Chori (1972) as Passenger of the Stolen Car
- Jaanwar Aur Insaan (1972) as Bahadur
- Dil Ka Raaja (1972) as Bajrang 'Chakravarti' V. Singh
- Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971) as Jugal Kishore
- Rakhwala (1971) as Gopi
- Parde Ke Peechey (1971)
- Khilona (1970) as Mahesh
- Sharafat (1970) as Bhola
- Kaun Ho Tum (1970)
- Balak (1969) as Anantram 'Anant' D. Das
- Darpan (1969)
- Do Bhai (1969)
- Brahmachari (1968)
- Lutera Aur Jadugar (1968)
- Sarhadi Lutera (1966)
- Afsana (1966)
- Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1966)
- Noor Mahal (1965) as Vijay
- Bindya (1960) as Ramu
- Barkha (1959) as Ajeet
- Solva Saal (1958) as Child Artist
- Bhabhi (1957)
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957) as Masite
- Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke (1957) as Mehmood
- Aawaz (1956) as Charlie
- Kismet ka Khel (1956)
- Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) as Paper Boy (uncredited)
- Aar Paar (1954) as Elaichi Sandow
- Munna (1954) as Child Artiste
- Naukari (1954)
- Two Acres of Land (1953) as Laloo Ustad
- Paapi (1953)
- Laila Majnu (1953) as Anwar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jagdeep best known for?
Jagdeep is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Word (1990), Raakh (1989), Rabbids Invasion (2013), Sholay (1975).
How many credits does Jagdeep have?
Jagdeep has accumulated over 160 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2009.
What is Jagdeep's background in cinema and television?
Jagdeep, whose birth name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, is an Indian film actor recognized for his comic roles. He began his film career as a child artist extra in B. R. Chopra's Afsana, and subsequently appeared as a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K. A. Abbas's Munna, and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. He later tra...
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