Veteran actor Jagdeep who is best known for his role as Soorma Bhopali in Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra starrer ‘Sholay’, has passed away today in Mumbai. He was 81.

His real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri and he is also the father of Bollywood actor Jaaved Jaaferi and TV director Naved Jaffrey.

As soon as the news spread, Bollywood celebs took to their respective social media handles to express their grief.

Ajay Devgn posted, “Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the audience. My deepest condolences to Jaaved and all members of the family. Prayers for Jagdeep Saab’s soul.”

Heard the sad news of Jagdeep Saab’s demise. Always enjoyed watching him on screen. He brought so much joy to the a… https://t.co/oU0Sagm8dR

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) 1594228049000

Manoj Bajpayee tweeted, “Rest in Peace Jagdeep Sahab !! Folded handsThank you for all the memories that I have watching your films and performances in my childhood!! You will be missed by us all!! Condolences to the family!!!.”

Rest in peace Jagdeep sahab !! Thank you for all the memories that I have watching your films and performances in… https://t.co/fDogOZYbIT

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) 1594229199000

Actor-comedian Johny Lever wrote, “My first film & the first time I ever faced the camera, was in the film #yehrishtanatoote with the legend himself #Jagdeep bhai. We will miss you…May his soul rest in peace Our prayers & deepest condolences to the family.”

My first film & the first time I ever faced the camera, was in the film #yehrishtanatoote with the legend himself… https://t.co/kcld0WA2vH

— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) 1594229157000

Tusshar Kapoor shared, “RIP Jagdeep Saab! Millions of us grew up watching your brilliance on screen! Thank you for the legacy, thank you for the laughs, too!”

RIP Jagdeep Saab! Millions of us grew up watching your brilliance on screen! Thank you for the legacy, thank you for the laughs, too!

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) 1594229018000

Here’s what other’s posted:

RIP Jagdeep Sahab … Remember shooting with you during Life Partner and cracking up with laughter all through the… https://t.co/HhJbFElTBH

— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) 1594230974000

On the work front, Jagdeep had last featured in Rumi Jaffrey’s ‘Gali Gali Chor Hai’ starring Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran and Mugdha Godse in the lead roles. The fim was released in February 2012.