
Jagdeep
Actor · Born March 29, 1939 (87) · Datia, Central Provinces, British India
Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffry, better known as Jagdeep, is an Indian film actor known for his comic roles. He played Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975), Gabbar in Purana Mandir (1984), Chief Zabardast in Tahkhana (1986), Hotel Receptionist in Veerana (1988), Salman Khan's father In Andaaz Apna Apna (1994) and later directed a movie Soorma Bhopali with this character as the protagonist[2]. Jagdeep started his film career as a child artist extra in films like B. R. Chopra's Afsana, then to a child artist in Ab Dilli Door Nahin, K A Abbas's Munna and AVM's Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke. Then came Bimal Roy's Do Bigha Zameen with which he started playing comic roles. He is also known for his appearances in many horror Movies, especially in projects of "Ramsay Brothers". He appeared in famous hits like Veerana, Tehkhana and Purana Mandir. Jagdeep is the father of Naved Jaffery & Jaaved Jaffrey who host the popular show Boogie Woogie. According to rumours, Jagdeep will be playing a role in the sequel of Andaz Apna Apna. He last appeared in a flop movie- Journey Bombay to Goa. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jagdeep, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Biography from TMDB.
- March 29, 1939 (87)
- Datia, Central Provinces, British India
- Actor
- 25 on MovieCove · 169 credits in all
Known for
What are Jagdeep's films like?
Across their 21 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 20
Light 6 · Serious 10 · Dark 5
A split, not a type: Grounded 11 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 5
Gentle 2 · Charged 12 · Intense 7
Steady 8 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 0
Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 10 · Funny 4
Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 2
Casual 13 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 9 · Affecting 8 · Heavy 4
Resolved 19 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
Usually the Ally: 6 of 8 analyzed roles.
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- Allyas Pancham in Khoon Khoon (1973)
- Allyas Chandu alias James Bond in Agent Vinod (1977)
- Tricksteras Kanhaiya in Dil Aur Deewaar (1978)
- Allyas Kabari in Surakksha (1979)
- Allyas Hanuman Singh (hotel caretaker) in Ek Baar Kaho (1980)
- Allyas Kaamdev in Ustadi Ustad Se (1982)
- Tricksteras Pandu in Hanste Khelte (1984)
- Allyas Khatarnak Khan in Jaal (1986)
Moods and endings
- Happy10
- Bittersweet7
- Tragic1
- Ambiguous3
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Jagdeep's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 20 of their 25 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.
- ZEE5
- Eros Now13 titles
Subscription and free streaming for Jagdeep's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
169 credits, 25 with a MovieCove page.
Ek Se Bure Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

Journey Bombay to Goa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

Parwana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

Rishtey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Rang Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

Lajja(2001)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Wajood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

China Gate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

Daayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

Hasina Aur Nagina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

Ram Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

Hum Hain Bemisaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

Andaz Apna Apna(1994)
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
Muskurahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

Insaan Bana Shaitan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

Jhoothi Shaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Phool Aur Kaante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Sanam Bewafa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Jigarwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Khooni Panja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Numbri Aadmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

Roohani Taaqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

Hum Se Na Takrana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

Shandaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

Amavas Ki Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

Gola Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Mujrim(1989)
Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films
Nigahen: Nagina Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Abhimanyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Raakh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Ilaaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Bees Saal Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Main Tera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Kasam Suhag Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

Saazish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Soorma Bhopali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

Graveyard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

Sherni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

Shahenshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Parivaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Khooni Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Pyar Ki Jeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

Deewana Tere Naam Ka(1987)
Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Insaaf Ki Awaaz(1986)
Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Nagina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Pyar Ke Do Pal(1986)
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films
Janbaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Karamdaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Locket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Sultanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

Jaal(1986)
Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films
Baat Ban Jaye(1986)
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films
Telephone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Ramkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

Hum Dono(1985)
Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films
Phaansi Ke Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

3D Saamri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

Karishmaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Purana Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Yahan Wahan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Hanste Khelte(1984)
Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Pakhandee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Bad Aur Badnaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Divorce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Jeene Nahi Doonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Raktha Bandhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

Tohfa(1984)
Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films
Bade Dil Wala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Faraib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Woh 7 Din (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Haadsaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

Anokha Bandhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Ghazab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Sanam Teri Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

Ustadi Ustad Se(1982)
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)Khoon Ka Rishta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Jeene Ki Arzoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Sahhas(1981)
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Jail Yatra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Wardat(1981)
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Khoon Aur Paani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Mangalsutra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

Ek Baar Kaho(1980)
Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Phir Wahi Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Qurbani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Choron Ki Baaraat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Morchha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Ganga Aur Suraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Kali Ghata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

Taraana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Yuvraaj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Raadha Aur Seeta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Surakksha(1979)
Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films
Jaani Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Chambal ki rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Sunayana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

Do Musafir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

Anjane Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

Bhola Bhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

Ganga Ki Saugand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

Dil Aur Deewaar(1978)
Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Swarg Narak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
Minoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Agar... If (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Agent Vinod(1977)
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all filmsEk Hi Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Aaina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Aakhri Sajda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Alibaba Marjinaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Jadu Tona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Kacha Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

Shankar Shambhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

Khaan Dost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

Sharafat Chod Di Maine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

Sholay(1975)
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
Pratiggya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)
Raajaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

Toofan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

Roti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

International Crook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

Insaaniyat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

Humshakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

Aa Gale Lag Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Khoon Khoon(1973)
Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Taxi Driver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

Gora Aur Kala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)
Aankh Micholi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Apna Desh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Wafaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Chori Chori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Dil Ka Raaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Jaanwar Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari(1971)
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Rakhwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

Parde Ke Peechey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

Sharafat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

Khilona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

Kaun Ho Tum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

Do Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Balak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)
Darpan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

Jigri Dost(1969)
Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Brahmachari(1968)
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
Lutera Aur Jadugar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

Afsana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Sarhadi Lutera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

Noor Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

Bindya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

Barkha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

Solva Saal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Bhabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

Aawaz(1956)
Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Kismet Ka Khel(1956)
Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Mr. & Mrs. '55 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

Naukari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Aar Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Munna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

Laila Majnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Paapi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Two Acres of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

Bai Chali Sasariye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
Star power in the 68th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 166 titles, 165 of them dated from 1953 to 2009; peak year 1975.
Film career
Peak 1975 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 1975Screen debut· Sholay
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Jagdeep's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 25; across their 21 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up2
- 50th to 74th8
- 25th to 49th8
- Below 25th7
Shape of the crowd
12 of their 25 titles are Cult Classics.
- Universally Loved1
- Loved with Detractors1
- Divisive2
- Cult Classic12
- Crowd Pleaser3
- Mixed6
Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Jagdeep work with?
People who share at least 2 of Jagdeep's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mithun Chakraborty shares the most, 9.
Directors
- Ravikant NagaichShared titles: Sahhas (1981), Wardat (1981), Surakksha (1979), Jigri Dost (1969)See all 4 shared titles with Ravikant Nagaich
- Umesh MehraShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Jaal (1986)See all 2 shared titles with Umesh Mehra

- Deepak BahryShared titles: Ustadi Ustad Se (1982), Agent Vinod (1977)See all 2 shared titles with Deepak Bahry
Writers
- Javed SiddiquiShared titles: Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986)See all 2 shared titles with Javed Siddiqui
- Rahi Masoom RezaShared titles: Baat Ban Jaye (1986), Ek Baar Kaho (1980)See all 2 shared titles with Rahi Masoom Reza

Actors
- Mithun ChakrabortyShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Baat Ban Jaye (1986), Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986), Hanste Khelte (1984), Ustadi Ustad Se (1982), Sahhas (1981), Wardat (1981), Surakksha (1979)See all 9 shared titles with Mithun Chakraborty

- Aruna IraniShared titles: Baat Ban Jaye (1986), Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986), Tohfa (1984), Surakksha (1979), Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971), Jigri Dost (1969)See all 6 shared titles with Aruna Irani

- Shakti KapoorShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Baat Ban Jaye (1986), Tohfa (1984), Sahhas (1981), Wardat (1981)See all 5 shared titles with Shakti Kapoor

- JeetendraShared titles: Jaal (1986), Tohfa (1984), Dil Aur Deewaar (1978), Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971), Jigri Dost (1969)See all 5 shared titles with Jeetendra

Composers, cinematographers and editors
- Bappi LahiriShared titles: Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986), Tohfa (1984), Sahhas (1981), Wardat (1981), Ek Baar Kaho (1980), Surakksha (1979)See all 6 shared titles with Bappi Lahiri

- M.S. ShindeShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986), Brahmachari (1968)See all 4 shared titles with M.S. Shinde
- Anu MalikShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986)See all 3 shared titles with Anu Malik

- S. PappuShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986)See all 3 shared titles with S. Pappu
Producers
- Parvesh C. MehraShared titles: Mujrim (1989), Jaal (1986), Pyar Ke Do Pal (1986)See all 3 shared titles with Parvesh C. Mehra
- D. Rama NaiduShared titles: Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986), Tohfa (1984), Dil Aur Deewaar (1978)See all 3 shared titles with D. Rama Naidu

- F.C. MehraShared titles: Jaal (1986), Khoon Khoon (1973)See all 2 shared titles with F.C. Mehra

- DoondiShared titles: Sahhas (1981), Jigri Dost (1969)See all 2 shared titles with Doondi