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Saeed Jaffrey
1929 - 2015
Saeed Jaffrey
1929 - 2015
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1929
DIED
2015
Saeed Jaffrey Obituary
His death was announced by his niece, Shaheen Agarwal, on Facebook on Sunday.
A statement issued by his family on Monday said he passed away peacefully on Saturday at a London hospital. "Jaffrey had collapsed at his London residence from a brain haemorrhage and never regained consciousness," it said.
Jaffrey worked with actors including Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Roshan Seth, James Ivory, Richard Attenborough and Daniel Day-Lewis.
His other international films included "The Jewel in the Crown," ''Chicken Tikka Masala," ''The Man Who Would Be King" and "Death on the Nile."
In a tweet on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Jaffrey as "a multifaceted actor whose flair and versatility will always be remembered."
Jaffrey started his career at state-run All India Radio before moving to the United States as a Fulbright scholar and studying drama at the Catholic University of America, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.
He was the first Indian to take Shakespearean plays on a tour to the United States. He later quit the tour to marry his first wife, Madhur Jaffrey, an Indian-born actress, food and travel writer and television personality. He had three children with her before getting divorced in 1965.
He married his second wife, Jennifer, in 1980 and she was at his side at the hospital.
Jaffrey launched his Bollywood career in the 1980s with roles in popular movies such as "Masoom (Innocent)," Satyajit Ray's "Shatranj Ke Khiladi (Chess Players)" and "Henna." He worked with several top Bollywood actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit.
Jaffrey was the first Indian to receive the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to drama.
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Associated Press writer Danica Kirka in London contributed to this report.
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15 Entries
December 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss..
Charles Reilly
November 17, 2015
Jaffrey was fantastic in "The Man Who Would Be King" and he was a great supporting actor to Michael Caine and Sean Connery. He was one of the main reasons that the film is a classic. Rest in peace Mr. Jaffrey.
November 17, 2015
Beloveds, I know he will truly be missed. May you be strengthened by prayers so that you may endure fully . . .
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Walter Mackins
November 17, 2015
Remember him in "The Man Who Would Be King". Wishing you "many good lucks" on your next journey.
November 17, 2015
After his performance in The Man Who Would Be King I watched movies that I might have ignored because he was in the cast. A great actor.
November 17, 2015
My prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Tammy d
November 17, 2015
So sad to hear of the loss of Saeed Jaffrey. I know that he will be missed.
Binal Modh
November 17, 2015
May God give you peace and joy of heart. My heartfelt condolences.
F Montag
November 16, 2015
He was also in The Razor's Edge with Bill Murray. A wonderful actor who made every role his own. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. I am certain he will be missed.
Dianne and Family
November 16, 2015
To the Jaffrey Family: The death of a loved one can cause much sadness. May your hearts be filled with fond memories and your pain pass quickly. The comfort lovingly offered by family and friends can be of help, but the comfort that God gives is everlasting.
November 16, 2015
May you have peace, comfort and strength from God at this time of deep sadness.
Wright
November 16, 2015
To the Jaffrey family : Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your dear loved one. May your many memories give you peace and joy of heart. Our heartfelt condolences.
Maddalena Colautti
November 16, 2015
I enjoyed Mr. Jaffrey as the brave and gallant Billy Fish in "The Man Who Would be King" Mr. Jaffrey was indeed multi-talented. May peace be upon him. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
November 16, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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