Jagdeep
About Jagdeep
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, better known as Jagdeep, is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Gabbar in Purana Mandir (1984), Chief Zabardast in Tahkhana (1986), Hotel Receptionist in Veerana (1988), Salman Khan's father In Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) and later directed a movie Soorma Bhopali with this character as the protagonist[2]. Jagdeep started his film career as a child artist extra in films like B. R. Chopra's Afsana, then to a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K A Abbas's Munna and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. Then came Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zameen with which he started playing comic roles. He is also known for his appearances in many horror Movies, especially in projects of "Ramsay Brothers". He appeared in famous hits like Veerana, Tehkhana and Purana Mandir. Jagdeep is the father of Naved Jaffery & Jaaved Jaffrey who host the popular show Boogie Woogie. According to rumours, Jagdeep will be playing a role in the sequel of Andaz Apna Apna. He last appeared in a flop movie- Journey Bombay to Goa.
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Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Ek Se Bure Do Action | 1 Jan 2009 | Actor | Average |
 Journey Bombay to Goa Adventure | 6 Jun 2007 | Latif Khekada - Husna's dad | Average |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2007
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Jagdeep – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Jagdeep is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Jagdeep has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Rajpal Yadav, Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Brinda Parekh. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Jagdeep has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Action, Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Jagdeep made their hindi film debut in 2007 with the film Journey Bombay to Goa. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Jagdeep's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Jagdeep
How many hindi films has Jagdeep acted in?▼
Jagdeep has been part of 2 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Crime.
What is Jagdeep's most popular hindi film?▼
Jagdeep's notable hindi films include "Ek Se Bure Do", "Journey Bombay to Goa". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Jagdeep's role in hindi cinema?▼
Jagdeep works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, better known as Jagdeep, is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Gabb...
When did Jagdeep debut in bollywood?▼
Jagdeep made their bollywood debut in 2007 with the film "Journey Bombay to Goa".
What genres has Jagdeep worked in?▼
Jagdeep has worked in Action (2 films), Comedy (2 films), Crime (1 film), Adventure (1 film), Drama (1 film) in their hindi film career.