Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, who played important roles in many Bollywood films, passed away at the age of 86. He also appeared in several British movies and was known for his roles in movies like ‘Gandhi’, ‘Shatranj Ke Khiladi’, ‘Henna’, ’Aunty No 1′, ’Ram Teri Ganga Maili’, ‘Dil’ and many more.
He was married to actress and travel writer Madhur Jaffrey, but they parted ways in 1965. Together they have three daughters Meera, Zia and Sakina, who is also an actress.
Bollywood stars took to Twitter to condole his death.
Rishi Kapoor: R I P.My friend,my colleague of several films-Syd Jeffries alias Sayeed Jaffri to the world,leaves us.Cheers to you!
Nimrat Kaur: Never met Mr. Saeed Jaffrey outside of all the amazing men he brought alive on screen…a class actor. Heavens are in great company today..
Madhur Bhandarkar: Saddened by the demise of versatile actor #SaeedJaffrey ji. Had a privilege of working with him as a Asst Director. Condolences 2 his family
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled his death: Saeed Jaffrey was a multifaceted actor whose flair & versatility will always be remembered. Deepest condolences on his passing away:
R.I.P.
Deepest condolence…!.. May his soul rest in peace
May his soul RIP
One of the most under rated actor of Bollywood!!! Loved his acting and Persona!! A legend in my eyes!! U will be missed RIP Sir!!!!
Rest In Peace Syed sir
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RIP SIR!
RIP
Aameen
So sad may his soul Rest In Piece
Jaffry Sahaab was one of my fav actors.
Brilliant Actor. RIP Sir.
Such a jovial character…… loveable in all his movies…May the Almighty grant him jannat firdaousi. Amin.
Henna Gandhi and Dil my favourites
Bhavpurna shradhanjali.
Real Actor.
R.I.P
RIP
Saeed Jeffrey Ji
I love your work too much
R.i.p sir
may your soul rest in peace sir…..
#RIP
He was a very good Actor in Indian Cinema…..
Rest in peace sir
Vikram danda neeche R.I.P very gud actor dilwale main buht acha kaam kya hai
RIP
HE is definitely a biggest legend.
His aggressive acting impressed me a lot.His that man who can give justice to any type of character,my biggest salute to this legend for entertaining the industry over a long time.
And many wouldn’t have known HE acted in OSCAR WINNING MOVIE—-GANDHI I’m the role of Sardal Ballabhbhai Patel which is one of my favourite and all of his movies
My condolence with his family and may HIS SOUL REST IN HEAVEN.
Rip
RIP his soul. He was great actor in films like chashme baddoor, dil, jab pyar kisi se hota hai and fee other films.