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Veteran Indian-born British actor Saeed Jaffrey died on Sunday, a close relative said.
He was 86, according to his niece Shaheen Aggarwal, who shared the news on her Facebook page.
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"Today, a generation of Jaffrey's has passed away. Saeed Jaffrey has joined his brothers and sister and is rejoining in the lap of his Heavenly Father, enternally," Aggarwal's post said.
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Saeed is renowned for his roles in movies like "Gandhi" (1982), "Shatranj Ke Khilari" (1977), "Henna" (1991), "Masoom" (1983) and "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" (1985).
He was married to co-actress and travel writer Mehrunima (Madhur Jaffrey), but they parted ways in 1965. Together they have three daughters Meera, Zia and Sakina - who is also an actress.
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Among many honours and awards, Saeed was conferred with the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to theatre, the first Indian to be so honoured.
Condolences pour in from celebs on social media
Saddened by the demise of versatile actor #SaeedJaffrey ji. Had a privilege of working with him as a Asst Director. Condolences 2 his family
- Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 16, 2015
Goodbye dear Sayeed. Started my career with u in Masoom. Cant forget ur kindness n enthusiasm for your art n others. https://t.co/NFlWdNIhl0
- Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) November 16, 2015
Sad to hear about the demise of #phenomenal #veteran actor #SaeedJaffrey. May his soul #RestInPeace . #RabRakha pic.twitter.com/Ayy4QxTPjZ
- Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) November 16, 2015
R I P.My friend,my colleague of several films-Syd Jeffries alias Sayeed Jaffri to the world,leaves us.Cheers to you! pic.twitter.com/sKlc4N0L9e
- rishi kapoor (@chintskap) November 16, 2015
What a Fabulous Actor!! Shatranj ke Khiladi!!! My fav. Saeed Jaffrey film... RIP https://t.co/9TjxOzSJkP
- shaan (@singer_shaan) November 16, 2015
Met him a couple of times, great person. Veteran Bollywood & British Screen Actor #SaeedJaffrey, Passes Away.pic.twitter.com/anzZOpHhgh"
- Basharat Dad (@BasharatDad) November 16, 2015
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