Begam Jaffry (born in 1949) is an Indian Citizen from Mumbai, India. Her husband named Jagdeep who was a film actor and comedian worked in 400 films. Additionally, Jagdeep famed for his acting and comic timing for his role as Soorma Bhopali in “Sholay” movie (1975).
Veteran Comedian & Actor Jagdeep died on July 8, 2020.
He gained famed for playing the role of Salman Khan’s dad in the Andaz Apna Apna Hindi language film. In his acting career lasted for more than 70 years, he gave several hit movies like 3D Saamri and Purana.
He did some horror films created by the Ramsay Brothers. He left with a legacy of perfect comic timing and his unique style. However, he died on July 8, 2020, due to age-related health problems. He found dead in his house in Mumbai City.
Profile Summary
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Full Name | 1. Begam Jaffry. 2. Sughra Begum. |
| Nickname | Begam. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1949. |
| Age (As of 2020) | 71 years old. |
| In the News For | Her husband and Bollywood celebrity Jagdeep died on July 8, 2020. |
| Gender | Female. |
| Nationality | Indian.  |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Mumbai, India. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Religion | Muslim. |
| Zodiac Birth Sign | NA. |
| House Location | Mumbai. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height (Tall) | Feet & Inches: 5' 3". Centimeters: 160 cm. Meters: 1.6 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 62 Kg. Pounds: 136 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Personal Information | |
| Parents | Father: Not Known. Mother: Will Update Soon. |
| Siblings | Name Not Available. |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Husband Name | Jagdeep |
| Sons | Naved Jaffrey & Javed Jaffrey.  |
| Last Modified | On 11 July 2020 (© Dreshare.com). |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Art's Degree. |
| School | Government School. |
| University/College | University of Mumbai. |
Early Life
Jagdeep’s second spouse was born in 1949 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The age of Begam Jaffry is around 71 years old as of the year 2020. However, her mother and father’s identities are a mystery in online sources.
She studied at a local government school. Then, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from the University of Mumbai. She believed and followed the Quran and Muslim religion. In other popular websites, her name mentioned as Sughra Begum.
Marriage with Spouse Jagdeep & Children
Begam Jaffry is the second wife of Jagdeep and they married in the early 1960s time. The couple is the parents of two sons Javed Jaffrey (Voice Actor, Comedian, Actor, Impressionist, and Dancer) and Naved Jaffrey (Television Actor).
Begam Jaffry with her sons Naved Jaffrey & Javed Jaffrey.
In the past, Jagdeep tied the wedding knot in a traditional nikah ceremony with Naseem Begam. He had two daughters named Shakira Shafi, Suraiya Jaffrey, and a son who is Hussain Jaffrey.
However, he left his first spouse Naseem alone to starve and his son Hussain lost his legs in a deadly train accident. The veteran comedian married for the third time with Nazima Jaffrey who was 33 years younger to him.
Naved Jaffrey with his mom Begam Jaffry & dad Jagdeep.
The duo had a daughter Muskkaan Jaffrey. However, Jagdeep died on July 8, 2020. He suffered from age-related health problems for a long time.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Begam Jaffry
Jagdeep in Sholay Movie Scene with Dharmendra & Amitabh Bachchan.
- Jagdeep honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the IIFA Award Ceremony.
- His last movie released in 2012 titled Gali Gali Chor Hain.
- He established himself as one of the best comedians of all time from Brahmachari movie.
- A few of the memorable songs shot along with him are “Chal ud ja re Panchhi” and “Chali Chali re Patang” from the Bhabhi superhit movie.
- He paired opposite Nanda in a song titled “Aa Gaye Yaaro Jeene Ke Din” in Phir Wohi Raat Bollywood film.
- Begam Jaffry’s grandchild Meezaan Jaffrey debuted from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Hindi movie titled “Malaal” (2019).
- Meezaan signed a new comedy movie titled Hungama 2 (2020).
- Javed launched in Bollywood in a negative role of Vikram Thakral “Vicky” from the movie “Meri Jung” (1985).
- He acted in several Bollywood films like Double Dhamaal, Hello Darling, Daddy Cool, Singh Is Kinng, Jawani Zindabad, 100 Days, Ishq Forever, Happy Sardar, Maska, Bala, and De De Pyar De.
- He and brother Naved Jaffrey started a reality dance show Boogie Woogie (1996-2014). Additionally, Begam Jaffry’s son appeared in the jury panel of the Sony Channel’s program.
- In 2020, he finished the shooting of two movies Coolie No. 1 and Sooryavanshi that are ready to release in theaters. Due to the coronavirus outbreak and widespread in India, he stopped all the theaters closed down and the release of the movies canceled.
- He hosts show on the Epic Channel and talks about the Bollywood movies in a humorous style since 2015.
- Jaffrey performed along with Michael Jackson, Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and A.R. Rahman in 200 live shows organized across the world.
- He honored and received a lifetime membership of the International Film Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film and Television.
- Moreover, he partly hosted the award ceremonies like IIFA, Filmfare and Zee Cine Awards.
- He follows his father’s footsteps while performing comedy roles on the screen.
- The ace filmmaker Ramesh Sippy admired the talent of Jagdeep and realized that comedy is among the toughest genres.
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