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Soorma Bhopali will not die, Jagdeepji will live on with us: 'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy

"Sholay" director Ramesh Sippy cannot get over the fact that comedian Jagdeep, who brought alive the evergreen Soorma Bhopali in his all-time blockbuster, is no more.

Jul 10, 2020, 09:34 AM IST

Veteran actor Jagdeep buried in the same graveyard where tragedy queen Meena Kumari was laid to rest

Meena Kumari died in 1972 and was buried in Shia Kabrastan at Mazgaon, Mumbai and years later in 1993, renowned filmmaker and her husband Kamal Amrohi's grave was also buried in the same cemetery, next only to Meena Kumari's tombstone. 

Jul 09, 2020, 21:26 PM IST

My father entertained you all for 70 years, pray for his departed soul: Son Jaaved Jaaferi on Jagdeep's death

His burial took place today at Mazgaon Shia Kabristan in the presence of family and close friends. He was 81 and suffered from age-related illness.

Jul 09, 2020, 17:33 PM IST

Veteran actor Jagdeep, Soorma Bhopali of 'Sholay', laid to rest; family and friends bid a tearful adieu

Close family friend and comedian Johny Lever was paid his last respects to Jagdeep and was seen along with the family members at the burial ground. 

Jul 09, 2020, 14:43 PM IST

Jagdeep was loved by millions, lost another gem: Amitabh Bachchan's tribute to 'Sholay' co-star

Jagdeep co-starred with Amitabh Bachchan in several films, including 'Sholay' and 'Shahenshah'.

Jul 09, 2020, 12:09 PM IST