India: Sholay's 'Soorma Bhopali' Jagdeep dies at 81
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) Veteran actor Jagdeep, whose paan-stained grin and mischievous eyes as Soorma Bhopali in Sholay made him popular across generations, died on Wednesday at his residence. He was 81.
The actor had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.
"He passed away at 8.30 pm at his residence in Bandra. He was not keeping well because of age related issues," Ali said.
Jagdeep will be laid to rest at a cemetery in south Mumbai around 11.30 am on Thursday, he added.
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