Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey, who had been suffering from age-related ailments, passed away at the age of 86 yesterday. Deeply saddened by his death, many Bollywood celebs took to Twitter to offer their condolences and here's what they wrote:
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
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
sad news of the passing away of senior actor Saeed Jaffrey...did films where he played my dad,warm,witty,jovial,Sir u will be missed RIP
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) November 16, 2015
Never met Mr. Saeed Jaffrey outside of all the amazing men he brought alive on screen...a class actor. Heavens are in great company today..
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) 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
RIP Saeed Jaffrey sir.. You made INDIA proud by working in so many international projects. Your bearing, silence n humour will be missed ??
— sonalikulkarni (@sonalikulkarni) November 16, 2015
Saddened at the passing on of Saeed JAFFREY. He was an outstanding actor and a fine gentleman. RIP.
— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) November 16, 2015