The 86-year-old actor had appeared in many British and Indian films and was reportedly the first Indian actor to tour Shakespeare.
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He has Bollywood hits like Dil, Kishan Kanhaiya, Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat, Deewana Mastana, Mohabbat, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Aunty No 1, Albela, Judaai and Ajooba among others, to his credit.
News of his tragic demise was shared by his niece Shaheen Aggarwal who took to Facebook to honour her uncle. The cause of his death is not known.
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Many of Saeed's fans took to Twitter to mourn the death of the legend:
Saeed Jafri was a perennial in many films of good taste. His talent will be missed on screen. May he RIP https://t.co/MOXkVfozFM
— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) November 16, 2015
Shocked to hear that the talented actor [& Shatranj Ka Khiladi] Saeed Jaffrey is no more.
— Raza Ahmad Rumi (@Razarumi) November 16, 2015
May you #RIP! pic.twitter.com/BqAVDIaG9V
RIP #SaeedJaffrey Your inimitable style, your clipped dialogue & your happy presence be missed. Peace upon you. Condolences to the family
— Omar Qureshi (@OQSpot) November 16, 2015
Another gem leaves us for his heavenly abode . RIP #Saeedjaffery
— Sanjay P S Chauhan (@sanjaypchauhan) November 16, 2015
#RIP #SaeedJaffery you were a great actor and that is all that should matter.
— Dr. Sanjay Arora PhD (@chiefsanjay) November 16, 2015
#SaeedJaffery is no more. Really enjoyed many of his movies. May he RIP.
— Kaveri 🇮🇳 (@ikaveri) November 16, 2015
Was introduced to #SaeedJaffery through films like #shatranjkikhiladi #masoom and many more. #RIP
— nuzhat (@nuzhataziz) November 16, 2015
Waking up to the sad news of #SaeedJaffery passing away. Such a fine fine personality! Rest in peace Sir :(
— Mayur Pawar (@connar101) November 16, 2015
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SAD...RIP #SaeedJaffery .. watch Ram Teri Ganga Maili everytime because of him only..Powerful Actor..!! https://t.co/r2npJMKZSW
— Rohan Sabharwal (@Youhu_Tarazu) November 16, 2015
Veteran actor #SaeedJaffrey passes away at 86. His niece shares Shaheen shares some memories on FB https://t.co/sJ9Ql6uZri
— Kirandeep Bhatia (@raydeep) November 16, 2015
One of India's finest actor #SaeedJaffrey no more. RIP Saeed Sahab.
— Afsana Ahmed (@afsanaahmed) November 16, 2015
The actor had married twice; first to Mehrunima (who later changed her name to Madhur Jaffrey), but after 10 years they called it quits and he married co-star Jennifer Jaffrey.
Saeed made his mark in Bollywood in the 80s with roles in popular movies like Gandhi, Masoom, Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Henna, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Chashme-baddoor and Kisise Na Kehna.
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He shared screen space with other veteran actors including Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Ben Kingsley, Naseeruddin Shah and Farooq Sheikh to name a few.
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