Saeed Jaffrey
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| Born: | January 8, 1929 Malerkotla, Punjab, India |
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| Occupation: | Actor |
Saeed Jaffrey (born 8 January 1929) is an Indian actor, who has done numerous British movies. He was born in Malerkotla, Punjab. His film credits include The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), Gandhi (1982), A Passage to India (1965 BBC version and 1984 film) and My Beautiful Laundrette (1985). He has also appeared in many Bollywood films in the 1980s and 1990s. For television he has starred in Gangsters (1975-1978), The Jewel in the Crown (1984), Tandoori Nights (1985-1987) and Little Napoleons (1994).
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[edit] Early career
He started his career by setting up his theatre company called Unity Theatre, at New Delhi. His early theatrical work included roles in productions of Tennessee Williams, Christopher Fry, Wilde, and Shakespeare. He did his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and went to the United States on a Fulbright scholarship, where he took a second post-graduate degree in drama from The Catholic University of America.
He has also served as the Radio Director(1951-1956) for All India Radio and Director of Publicity and Advertising at Government of India Tourist Office, U.S (1958-1960)
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 1968 | Stalked | The Pitch-Man | |
| 1969 | The Guru | Murad | |
| 1971 | The Horsemen | District Chief | |
| 1972 | Tanhai | ||
| 1975 | The Wilby Conspiracy | Dr. Anil Mukarjee, Indian Dentist | |
| 1975 | The Man Who Would Be King | Billy Fish | |
| 1977 | Shatranj Ke Khiladi | Mir Roshan Ali | |
| 1980 | Ek Baar Phir | Saeed | |
| 1981 | Chashme Buddoor | Lalan Mian | |
| 1981 | Sphinx | Selim | |
| 1982 | Star | Rana | |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Sardar Valabhhai Patel | |
| 1983 | Masoom | Suri | |
| 1983 | Kissi Se Na Kehna | Lalaji | |
| 1983 | Mandi | Major/Councillor Agarwal | |
| 1983 | Romance | ||
| 1984 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | ||
| 1984 | Bhavna | ||
| 1984 | Mashaal | Kishori Lal | |
| 1984 | The Razor's Edge) | Raaz | |
| 1984 | A Passage to India | Advocate Hamidullah | |
| 1984 | The Jewel in the Crown | The Nawab of Mirat | television |
| 1984 | Aagaman | ||
| 1985 | Phir Aayee Barsaat | ||
| 1985 | Jaanoo | ||
| 1985 | Karishma Kudrat Ka | ||
| 1985 | Saagar | Mr. D'Silva | |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | Kunj | |
| 1985 | Cricketer | ||
| 1985 | My Beautiful Laundrette | Nasser | |
| 1986 | Qatl | Judge | |
| 1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Pinto Ustad | |
| 1987 | Khudgarz | Brij Bhushan Saxena | |
| 1987 | Jalwa | Yakub Saeed | |
| 1987 | Awaam | Defense Advocate | |
| 1987 | Aulad | Anand's chacha | |
| 1987 | Beyond the Next Mountain | ||
| 1988 | Vijay | Inder Sen Gujral | |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal | Aziz Bhai | |
| 1988 | The Deceivers | Hussein | |
| 1988 | Just Ask for Diamond | Mr. Patel | |
| 1988 | Khoon Bhari Maang | Mr. Saxena | |
| 1988 | Pyasi Atma | ||
| 1988 | Kab Tak Chup Rahungi | ||
| 1989 | Chaalbaaz | Vishwannath | |
| 1989 | Daata | Master Dinanath | |
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Masterji | |
| 1989 | Hisaab Khoon Ka | ||
| 1989 | Ram Lakhan | Police Commissioner Arun Kashyap | |
| 1989 | Manika, une vie plus tard | Père Provincial | |
| 1989 | Aandhiyan | Shakuntala's father | |
| 1990 | Dil | Mr. Mehra | |
| 1990 | Naya Khoon | Veerendra Pratap Rai | |
| 1990 | After Midnight | Jas | |
| 1990 | Pathar Ke Insan | Balwant Rai | |
| 1990 | Yadoon Ka Mausam | ||
| 1990 | Shandaar | ||
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Vidhya Charan | |
| 1990 | Ghar Ho To Aisa | ||
| 1991 | Indrajeet | Seth Din Dayal | |
| 1991 | Henna | Khan Baba | |
| 1991 | Afsana Pyar Ka | Anand Verma | |
| 1991 | Gunehgar Kaun | Rai Bahadur Diwan | |
| 1991 | Yaara Dildara | ||
| 1991 | Masala | Lallu Bhai Solanki/Mr. Tikkoo/Lord Krishna | |
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Insaan | ||
| 1992 | Suryavanshi | J.B. | |
| 1992 | Nishchay | Gujral | |
| 1992 | Laat Saab | ||
| 1992 | Vansh | ||
| 1993 | Aulad Ke Dushman | Bade Pa | |
| 1993 | 15th August | ||
| 1993 | Ek Hi Raasta | Colonel Choudhry | |
| 1993 | Balmaa | ||
| 1993 | Aaina | Mr. Gupta | |
| 1993 | Anmol | S.J | |
| 1993 | Aashiq Awara | Kedarnath | |
| 1994 | Bollywood) | ||
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | Bhanupratap Saigal | |
| 1994 | Salaami | ||
| 1994 | Baali Umar Ko Salaam | ||
| 1994 | Dilwale | ||
| 1995 | Gambler | ||
| 1995 | Kartavya | ||
| 1995 | Ravanraaj | ||
| 1995 | Reshma | ||
| 1995 | Angrakshak | Sanghvi | |
| 1995 | Veergati | Pooja's dad | |
| 1995 | Guddu | Qawwali Singer | |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Ranjit Singh | |
| 1995 | Prem | R.K. Jetley | |
| 1995 | Sauda | ||
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | Police Commissioner | |
| 1995 | Kartavya | Ramakant Sahay | |
| 1995 | Vartmaan | ||
| 1995 | Trimurti | Bhanu | |
| 1996 | Uf Yeh Mohabbat | ||
| 1996 | Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat | ||
| 1996 | Lulu | ||
| 1996 | Megha | Jai kishan | |
| 1996 | English Babu Desi Mem | Lawyer Madadgar | |
| 1996 | Jaan | Roshanlal | |
| 1996 | Bambai Ka Babu | Vicky's father | |
| 1997 | Udaan | Mr. Sahay | |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Nandkishore Sharma | |
| 1997 | Ek Phool Teen Kante | ||
| 1997 | Mahaanta | Police Commissioner | |
| 1997 | Judaai | Mr. Sinha | |
| 1997 | Mohabbat | Madanlal Kapoor | |
| 1997 | Naseeb | Dharamdas | |
| 1997 | Naseeb | Ashok | |
| 1997 | Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat | ||
| 1997 | Uff! Yeh Mohabbat | Viren Verma | |
| 1998 | Kashmir Angarvadi | ||
| 1998 | Guru in Seven | ||
| 1998 | Achanak | Yashpal Nanda | |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Komal's father | |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Colonel Sadanand Dhongre | |
| 2000 | Being Considered | Raj | |
| 2001 | On Wings of Fire | Jadav Rana, the Hindu king | |
| 2001 | Albela | Sonia's father | |
| 2001 | Mr In-Between | Mr. Basmati | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Ki Dhun | Mr. Shah | |
| 2002 | Day of the Sirens | Albert Page | |
| 2002 | Snapshots | Ibrahim | |
| 2003 | Cross My Heart | Subhash | |
| 2003 | Second Generation | Saeed | |
| 2004 | Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya | ||
| 2005 | Chicken Tikka Masala | C. P. Chopra | |
| 2005 | Zoltan the Great | Zoltan | |
| 2006 | Bhavishya, The Future | Saeed Jaffery |
[edit] Achievements
- 1978, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Shatranj Ke Khiladi
- 1991, Best actor, 12th annual Genie Awards, Masala
1988 - 89 TV series on Doordarshan "Tandoori Nights"
[edit] Trivia
- He was the first Indian actor to tour Shakespeare, taking his company across the United States
- He was married to Madhur Jaffrey (divorced 1965). They have three daughters Meera, Zia, and Sakina Jaffrey, who is also an actor.
