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Saeed Jaffrey

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  • Born 8 January 1929
  • Place of Birth Punjab
  • Occupation Stage Actor, Film Actor, Television Actor, Actor
  • Spouse Madhur Jaffrey (1958; 1966), Jennifer Sorrell (1980)
  • Siblings Hameed Jaffrey
  • Education Aligarh Muslim University, The Catholic University Of America, University Of Allahabad, Minto Circle, St George's College, Mussoorie
  • Years active 1961-2011
  • Children Sakina Jaffrey, Meera Jaffrey

Related Other Pages:

  • Everywhere And Nowhere, 
  • Hameed Jaffrey, 
  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili
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ABOUT Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey: A Legacy in Film and Theatre Saeed Jaffrey OBE (1929-2015), a British-Indian actor, left an indelible mark on the global entertainment scene spanning over six decades. His prolific career encompassed film, television, radio, and stage, amassing over 150 credits across British, American, and Indian productions. Jaffrey's rise to prominence in the 1980s and 90s saw him become Britain's most visible Asian actor, largely due to his pivotal roles in My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) and television series such as The Jewel in the Crown (1984) and Tandoori Nights (1985-87). His collaborations with Merchant Ivory Productions, including The Guru (1969) and The Deceivers (1988), solidified his international standing. Jaffrey’s foray into Indian cinema began with Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), earning him a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. His memorable portrayal of Lallan Miyan in Chashme Buddoor (1981) endeared him to Indian audiences, while roles in Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) and Henna (1991) further cemented his popularity. He received two Filmfare Best Supporting Actor nominations for these latter roles and was the first Asian to receive British and Canadian film award nominations. A pioneer for Asian representation, Jaffrey was appointed an OBE in 1995 for his services to drama, a first for an Asian actor. His autobiography, Saeed: An Actor's Journey, published in 1998, offers intimate insight into his remarkable life. He passed away in London in 2015 following a brain haemorrhage and was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri in 2016.

Saeed Jaffrey FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Everywhere and Nowhere
  • Everywhere and Nowhere

    ( 2011 )

No Upcoming Movies
  • Sanam Teri Kasam
  • Sanam Teri Kasam

    ( 2009 )

  • Open Secrets
  • Open Secrets

    ( 2008 )

  • Bunker Hill
  • Bunker Hill

    ( 2008 )

  • Be More Ethnic
  • Be More Ethnic

    ( 2007 )

  • Bhavishya: The Future
  • Bhavishya: The Future

    ( 2006 )

  • Four Brothers and a Funeral
  • Four Brothers and a Funeral

    ( 2005 )

  • Zoltan the Great
  • Zoltan the Great

    ( 2005 )

  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    ( 2005 )

  • Doctors
  • Doctors

    ( 2004 )

  • Holby City
  • Holby City

    ( 2004 )

  • Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya
  • Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya

    ( 2004 )

  • Cross My Heart
  • Cross My Heart

    ( 2003 )

  • The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
  • The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

    ( 2003 )

  • Day of the Sirens
  • Day of the Sirens

    ( 2002 )

  • Pyar Ki Dhun
  • Pyar Ki Dhun

    ( 2002 )

  • Mad Dogs
  • Mad Dogs

    ( 2002 )

  • Snapshots
  • Snapshots

    ( 2002 )

  • Mr In-Between
  • Mr In-Between

    ( 2001 )

  • Perfect World
  • Perfect World

    ( 2001 )

  • Albela
  • Albela

    ( 2001 )

  • Second Generation
  • Second Generation

    ( 2000 )

  • The Canterbury Tales
  • The Canterbury Tales

    ( 2000 )

  • Being Considered
  • Being Considered

    ( 2000 )

  • Gul Sanobar
  • Gul Sanobar

    ( 1999 )

  • Coronation Street
  • Coronation Street

    ( 1999 )

  • Amruta
  • Amruta

    ( 1999 )

  • Dildaara
  • Dildaara

    ( 1998 )

  • Junoon
  • Junoon

    ( 1994–1998 )

  • Naseeb
  • Naseeb

    ( 1998 )

  • Guru in Seven
  • Guru in Seven

    ( 1998 )

  • Achanak
  • Achanak

    ( 1998 )

  • Angaar Vadee
  • Angaar Vadee

    ( 1998 )

  • When One Falls in Love
  • When One Falls in Love

    ( 1998 )

  • Aunty No. 1
  • Aunty No. 1

    ( 1998 )

  • Animated World Faiths
  • Animated World Faiths

    ( 1998 )

  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat
  • Uff! Yeh Mohabbat

    ( 1997 )

  • Grandpa Chatterjee
  • Grandpa Chatterjee

    ( 1997 )

  • The Journey
  • The Journey

    ( 1997 )

  • Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat
  • Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat

    ( 1997 )

  • Udaan
  • Udaan

    ( 1997 )

  • Deewana Mastana
  • Deewana Mastana

    ( 1997 )

  • Mohabbat
  • Mohabbat

    ( 1997 )

  • Ek Phool Teen Kante
  • Ek Phool Teen Kante

    ( 1997 )

  • Mahaanta: The Film
  • Mahaanta: The Film

    ( 1997 )

  • Common As Muck
  • Common As Muck

    ( 1994–1997 )

  • Judaai
  • Judaai

    ( 1997 )

  • City of Dreams
  • City of Dreams

    ( 1997 )

  • Bandit Lovers
  • Bandit Lovers

    ( 1997 )

  • Machaan
  • Machaan

    ( 1996 )

  • Lulu
  • Lulu

    ( 1996 )

  • Jaan
  • Jaan

    ( 1996 )

  • Megha
  • Megha

    ( 1996 )

  • Bambai Ka Babu
  • Bambai Ka Babu

    ( 1996 )

  • English Babu Desi Mem
  • English Babu Desi Mem

    ( 1996 )

  • The Real McCoy
  • The Real McCoy

    ( 1996 )

  • Vartmaan
  • Vartmaan

    ( 1995 )

  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein

    ( 1995 )

  • Kartavya
  • Kartavya

    ( 1995 )

  • Trimurti: Bond of Three
  • Trimurti: Bond of Three

    ( 1995 )

  • Gambler
  • Gambler

    ( 1995 )

  • Angrakshak
  • Angrakshak

    ( 1995 )

  • Veergati
  • Veergati

    ( 1995 )

  • Guddu
  • Guddu

    ( 1995 )

  • Sometime, Never
  • Sometime, Never

    ( 1995 )

  • Prem
  • Prem

    ( 1995 )

  • Param Vir Chakra
  • Param Vir Chakra

    ( 1995 )

  • Jai Vikraanta
  • Jai Vikraanta

    ( 1995 )

  • Sauda
  • Sauda

    ( 1995 )

  • Kurtulus
  • Kurtulus

    ( 1994 )

  • Deewana Sanam
  • Deewana Sanam

    ( 1994 )

  • Des héros ordinaires
  • Des héros ordinaires

    ( 1994 )

  • Bollywood
  • Bollywood

    ( 1994 )

  • Stages
  • Stages

    ( 1994 )

  • Little Napoleons
  • Little Napoleons

    ( 1994 )

  • Yeh Dillagi
  • Yeh Dillagi

    ( 1994 )

  • Salaami
  • Salaami

    ( 1994 )

  • Baali Umar Ko Salaam
  • Baali Umar Ko Salaam

    ( 1994 )

  • Dilwale
  • Dilwale

    ( 1994 )

  • Balmaa
  • Balmaa

    ( 1993 )

  • Aulad Ke Dushman
  • Aulad Ke Dushman

    ( 1993 )

  • Ek Hi Raasta
  • Ek Hi Raasta

    ( 1993 )

  • 15th August
  • 15th August

    ( 1993 )

  • Anmol
  • Anmol

    ( 1993 )

  • Aaina
  • Aaina

    ( 1993 )

  • Aashik Aawara
  • Aashik Aawara

    ( 1993 )

  • Kanyadaan
  • Kanyadaan

    ( 1993 )

  • Jai Kaali
  • Jai Kaali

    ( 1992 )

  • Laat Saab
  • Laat Saab

    ( 1992 )

  • Nishchaiy
  • Nishchaiy

    ( 1992 )

  • Suryavanshi
  • Suryavanshi

    ( 1992 )

  • Vansh
  • Vansh

    ( 1992 )

  • The Village by the Sea
  • The Village by the Sea

    ( 1991 )

  • Yaara Dildara
  • Yaara Dildara

    ( 1991 )

  • Rumpole of the Bailey
  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    ( 1991 )

  • Masala
  • Masala

    ( 1991 )

  • Ranbhoomi
  • Ranbhoomi

    ( 1991 )

  • Indrajeet
  • Indrajeet

    ( 1991 )

  • Henna
  • Henna

    ( 1991 )

  • Afsana Pyar Ka
  • Afsana Pyar Ka

    ( 1991 )

  • Gunehgar Kaun
  • Gunehgar Kaun

    ( 1991 )

  • Kanoon Ki Zanjeer
  • Kanoon Ki Zanjeer

    ( 1990 )

  • Pathar Ke Insan
  • Pathar Ke Insan

    ( 1990 )

  • After Midnight
  • After Midnight

    ( 1990 )

  • Kishen Kanhaiya
  • Kishen Kanhaiya

    ( 1990 )

  • Ghar Ho To Aisa
  • Ghar Ho To Aisa

    ( 1990 )

  • Ajooba
  • Ajooba

    ( 1990 )

  • Dil
  • Dil

    ( 1990 )

  • Aandhiyan
  • Aandhiyan

    ( 1990 )

  • Scene
  • Scene

    ( 1990 )

  • Naya Khoon
  • Naya Khoon

    ( 1990 )

  • Shandar
  • Shandar

    ( 1990 )

  • Yaadon Ka Mausam
  • Yaadon Ka Mausam

    ( 1990 )

  • Akanksha
  • Akanksha

    ( 1989 )

  • Chaalbaaz
  • Chaalbaaz

    ( 1989 )

  • Hard Cases
  • Hard Cases

    ( 1989 )

  • Hisaab Khoon Ka
  • Hisaab Khoon Ka

    ( 1989 )

  • Aakhri Ghulam
  • Aakhri Ghulam

    ( 1989 )

  • Daata
  • Daata

    ( 1989 )

  • Manika, une vie plus tard
  • Manika, une vie plus tard

    ( 1989 )

  • Eeshwar
  • Eeshwar

    ( 1989 )

  • Ram Lakhan
  • Ram Lakhan

    ( 1989 )

  • Mirza Ghalib: The Playful Muse
  • Mirza Ghalib: The Playful Muse

    ( 1989–1990 )

  • Tamas
  • Tamas

    ( 1988 )

  • Ek Aadmi
  • Ek Aadmi

    ( 1988 )

  • Hero Hiralal
  • Hero Hiralal

    ( 1988 )

  • Just Ask for Diamond
  • Just Ask for Diamond

    ( 1988 )

  • The Deceivers
  • The Deceivers

    ( 1988 )

  • Khoon Bhari Maang
  • Khoon Bhari Maang

    ( 1988 )

  • Vijay
  • Vijay

    ( 1988 )

  • Kab Tak Chup Rahungi
  • Kab Tak Chup Rahungi

    ( 1988 )

  • Isi Bahane
  • Isi Bahane

    ( 1988–1989 )

  • Aulad
  • Aulad

    ( 1987 )

  • Tandoori Nights
  • Tandoori Nights

    ( 1985–1987 )

  • Avam
  • Avam

    ( 1987 )

  • Partition
  • Partition

    ( 1987 )

  • Khudgarz
  • Khudgarz

    ( 1987 )

  • A Killing on the Exchange
  • A Killing on the Exchange

    ( 1987 )

  • Jalwa
  • Jalwa

    ( 1987 )

  • Katha Sagar
  • Katha Sagar

    ( 1986 )

  • Andaz Pyaar Ka
  • Andaz Pyaar Ka

    ( 1986 )

  • Mohammed's Daughter
  • Mohammed's Daughter

    ( 1986 )

  • Love Match
  • Love Match

    ( 1986 )

  • On Wings of Fire
  • On Wings of Fire

    ( 1986 )

  • Kala Dhanda Goray Log
  • Kala Dhanda Goray Log

    ( 1986 )

  • Qatl
  • Qatl

    ( 1986 )

  • Karishma Kudrat Kaa
  • Karishma Kudrat Kaa

    ( 1985 )

  • Phir Aayee Barsat
  • Phir Aayee Barsat

    ( 1985 )

  • Jaanoo
  • Jaanoo

    ( 1985 )

  • My Beautiful Laundrette
  • My Beautiful Laundrette

    ( 1985 )

  • Saagar
  • Saagar

    ( 1985 )

  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili
  • Ram Teri Ganga Maili

    ( 1985 )

  • Cricketer
  • Cricketer

    ( 1985 )

  • A Passage to India
  • A Passage to India

    ( 1984 )

  • Mitch
  • Mitch

    ( 1984 )

  • The Razor's Edge
  • The Razor's Edge

    ( 1984 )

  • Bhavna
  • Bhavna

    ( 1984 )

  • Me and My Girl
  • Me and My Girl

    ( 1984 )

  • The Jewel in the Crown
  • The Jewel in the Crown

    ( 1984 )

  • Mashaal
  • Mashaal

    ( 1984 )

  • The Far Pavilions
  • The Far Pavilions

    ( 1984 )

  • Asambhava
  • Asambhava

    ( 1984 )

  • Romance, Romance
  • Romance, Romance

    ( 1983 )

  • Ek Din Bahu Ka
  • Ek Din Bahu Ka

    ( 1983 )

  • Romance
  • Romance

    ( 1983 )

  • Kissise Na Kehna
  • Kissise Na Kehna

    ( 1983 )

  • Mandi
  • Mandi

    ( 1983 )

  • Masoom
  • Masoom

    ( 1983 )

  • Aagman
  • Aagman

    ( 1982 )

  • Gandhi
  • Gandhi

    ( 1982 )

  • Star
  • Star

    ( 1982 )

  • Beyond the Next Mountain
  • Beyond the Next Mountain

    ( 1981 )

  • Strangers
  • Strangers

    ( 1981 )

  • Chashme Buddoor
  • Chashme Buddoor

    ( 1981 )

  • Sphinx
  • Sphinx

    ( 1981 )

  • Staying On
  • Staying On

    ( 1980 )

  • Tales of the Unexpected
  • Tales of the Unexpected

    ( 1980 )

  • Main Aur Meri Tanhai
  • Main Aur Meri Tanhai

    ( 1980 )

  • Minder
  • Minder

    ( 1979 )

  • The Last Giraffe
  • The Last Giraffe

    ( 1979 )

  • Turtle's Progress
  • Turtle's Progress

    ( 1979 )

  • Crown Court
  • Crown Court

    ( 1975–1979 )

  • Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures
  • Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures

    ( 1978 )

  • Death on the Nile
  • Death on the Nile

    ( 1978 )

  • Disneyland
  • Disneyland

    ( 1978 )

  • Play for Today
  • Play for Today

    ( 1975–1978 )

  • Gangsters
  • Gangsters

    ( 1976–1978 )

  • The Chess Players
  • The Chess Players

    ( 1977 )

  • Lucky Feller
  • Lucky Feller

    ( 1976 )

  • Plays for Britain
  • Plays for Britain

    ( 1976 )

  • The Man Who Would Be King
  • The Man Who Would Be King

    ( 1975 )

  • Two's Company
  • Two's Company

    ( 1975 )

  • The Wilby Conspiracy
  • The Wilby Conspiracy

    ( 1975 )

  • Notorious Woman
  • Notorious Woman

    ( 1974 )

  • Le soleil se lève à l'est
  • Le soleil se lève à l'est

    ( 1974 )

  • The Adventures of Black Beauty
  • The Adventures of Black Beauty

    ( 1973 )

  • The Regiment
  • The Regiment

    ( 1973 )

  • The Protectors
  • The Protectors

    ( 1973 )

  • Adam Smith
  • Adam Smith

    ( 1972 )

  • The Horsemen
  • The Horsemen

    ( 1971 )

  • ITV Sunday Night Theatre
  • ITV Sunday Night Theatre

    ( 1970 )

  • The Doctors
  • The Doctors

    ( 1970 )

  • Strange Report
  • Strange Report

    ( 1969 )

  • The Troubleshooters
  • The Troubleshooters

    ( 1967–1969 )

  • Callan
  • Callan

    ( 1969 )

  • The Guru
  • The Guru

    ( 1969 )

  • Thirty-Minute Theatre
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre

    ( 1969 )

  • stalked
  • stalked

    ( 1968 )

  • Z Cars
  • Z Cars

    ( 1967 )

  • Sergeant Cork
  • Sergeant Cork

    ( 1966 )

  • BBC Play of the Month
  • BBC Play of the Month

    ( 1965 )

  • Parable
  • Parable

    ( 1964 )

  • Armstrong Circle Theatre
  • Armstrong Circle Theatre

    ( 1963 )

  • The Creation of Woman
  • The Creation of Woman

    ( 1961 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Saeed Jaffrey AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1979 The Chess Players

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SAEED JAFFREY NEWS

Mukesh Khanna reveals he let go of a Hollywood film offer after Mahabharat, Saeed Jaffrey got knighthood after doing it

January 11, 2025 11:46 am

Mukesh Khanna said that no actor today would let a Hollywood offer go away so easily.

Oscars remember Saeed Jaffrey, Omar Sharif, Alan Rickman and David Bowie

February 29, 2016 6:11 pm

The 88th Academy Awards paid tribute to deaprted souls including Indian-British actor Saeed Jaffrey, Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, music legend David Bowie and "Harry Potter" star Alan Rickman in their 'In Memoriam' segment.

Baftas pay tribute to Saeed Jaffrey

February 15, 2016 9:29 am

Saeed Jaffrey, one of the first Indian actors to successfully establish a career in both Hindi cinema and British movies, was remembered at this year's Bafta awards.

From playing Nawab to a paanwala: Saeed Jaffrey straddled roles onscreen with ease

November 17, 2015 9:56 am

Saeed Jaffrey’s passing is yet another stalwart gone, a multi-faceted performer who straddled eras, the stage, cinema and television, who made a home in the West and, so to speak, the East.

Saeed Jaffrey was larger than life

November 17, 2015 12:10 am

Saeed Jaffrey, veteran actor of Indian and British cinema, was known for his wit, elegance and diligence. Friends and peers share their stories of him

Bollywood remembers Saeed Jaffrey

November 16, 2015 8:13 pm

The Indian Express spoke to a few film personalities who had worked with Late Saeed Jaffrey.

Saeed Jaffrey: The jolly gentleman actor

November 16, 2015 8:14 pm

The actor brought dignity to the characters he essayed, instantly endearing them to the audience.

Saeed Jaffrey was a fantastic gentleman and I will miss him: Salman Khan

November 16, 2015 6:03 pm

The news of Saeed Jaffrey's death has bereaved Salman Khan to no end.

Mamata Banerjee condoles Saeed Jaffrey's death

November 16, 2015 3:04 pm

Mamata Banerjee on Monday (November 16) condoled the death of Saeed Jaffrey, who passed away at the age of 86.

Rishi Kapoor, Madhur Bhandarkar condoles death of 'fabulous' actor Saeed Jaffrey

November 16, 2015 2:55 pm

Rishi Kapoor, Madhur Bhandarkar among others today (November 16) condoled the death of veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, who passed away at the age of 86.

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