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Archana Puran Singh remembers the 'legendary' Jagdeep Singh; says 'You will be forever remembered'

The Kapil Sharma Show's special guest, Archana Puran Singh is mou... Read More
The Kapil Sharma Show's special guest, Archana Puran Singh is mourning the death of the legendary actor

Jagdeep Singh

, whose real name is Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey. The actor is fondly known as '

Surma Bhopali

' after he essayed a character by the same name in the iconic film, Sholay. The actor was an encyclopedia for comedians to learn the miniscule ingredients required to polish your punchlines.

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Archana Puran Singh shared a screenshot of the late actor on his Instagram account. She wrote: "Legendary. Iconic. Jagdeep sir. You made our childhood film going experience so delightful. You will be forever remembered.
@jaavedjaaferi @navedjafri_boo @meezaanj (sic)." Take a look at the post here:
Actor Jagdeep Singh passed away on the night of July 8. He was 81 and the reason behind his death is unknown yet. Sons Jaaved Jaaferi and

Naved Jafri

performed his last rites on Thursday morning. Johnny Lever was also seen at the last rites.

The whole entertainment industry is mourning Jagdeep Singh's death. A few days ago, choreographer Saroj Khan also passed away. Within the past few months, the entertainment industry lost many other gems, Sushant Singh Rajput, Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor.

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