Veteran actor Jagdeep passed away on Wednesday, July 8 in Mumbai. The actor, who was 81-year-old, was fondly known for playing the role of Soorma Bhopali in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer Sholay. "He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well due to age-related issues", producer Mehmood Ali, a close family friend, told PTI. The funeral took place at Iranian Shia Isna cemetery at Mazgaon, Mumbai.

Jaaved Jaafri at the funeral in Mazgaon.