Saeed Jaffrey passes away

Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey who starred in many Bollywood as well as British films passed away at the age of 86.

The details of his death are still awaited but his niece Shaheen Aggarwal posted on her Facebook page about this sad news.

She posted: "Today, a generation of Jaffreys has passed away. Saeed Jaffrey has joined his brothers and sister and is rejoicing in the lap of his Heavenly Father, eternally. The entire Jaffrey Family bids you, "adieu", you beautiful, beautiful man See you in heaven!"

Saeed had starred in films like Gandhi, Dil, Kishen Kanhaiya, Ghar Ho Toh Aisa, Ram teri Ganga Meli, Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat, Deewana Mastana, Mohabbat, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Aunty No 1, Albela, etc.

The star was married to Mehrunima (Madhur Jaffrey), but the duos parted ways in 1966. Jaffrey has three daughters Meera, Zia, and Sakina Jaffrey.