Saeed Jaffrey

Indian actor (1929–2015)
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Saeed Jaffrey

Summary

Saeed Jaffrey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Malerkotla[2]. He was born on January 8, 1929[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 15, 2015[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,832 views/month, #6,196 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Saeed Jaffrey was born in Malerkotla[2].
  • Saeed Jaffrey died in London[4].
  • Saeed Jaffrey was born on January 8, 1929[3].
  • Saeed Jaffrey died on November 15, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Gunnersbury Cemetery[11].
  • Among Saeed Jaffrey's spouses was Madhur Jaffrey[12].
  • Among Saeed Jaffrey's spouses was Jennifer Jaffrey[13].
  • A child of Saeed Jaffrey was Sakina Jaffrey[14].
  • A child of Saeed Jaffrey was Meera Jaffrey[15].
  • Saeed Jaffrey held citizenship in British Raj[16].
  • Saeed Jaffrey held citizenship in India[17].
  • Saeed Jaffrey held citizenship in Dominion of India[18].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Saeed Jaffrey worked as a film actor[7].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's professions included television actor[8].
  • Saeed Jaffrey worked as an actor[9].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's education included a stint at Aligarh Muslim University[19].
  • Saeed Jaffrey was educated at The Catholic University of America[20].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's education included a stint at University of Allahabad[21].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's education included a stint at Minto Circle[22].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's education included a stint at St George's College, Mussoorie[23].
  • Saeed Jaffrey's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[24].
  • Saeed Jaffrey received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Saeed Jaffrey received the Padma Shri in arts[26].
  • Saeed Jaffrey received the Fulbright Scholarship[27].

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Origins and Family

Saeed Jaffrey's place of birth was Malerkotla[2]. He was born on January 8, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Aligarh Muslim University[19], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1920[30], headquartered in Aligarh[31]; The Catholic University of America[20], a Catholic university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1887[34]; University of Allahabad[21], a central university[35], in India[36], founded in 1887[37], headquartered in Prayagraj (Allahabad)[38]; Minto Circle[22], a school[39], in India[40], founded in 1875[41]; St George's College, Mussoorie[23], a school[42], in India[43]; and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[24], a drama school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1904[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Padma Shri in arts[26], a class of award[49], in India[50]; Fulbright Scholarship[27], a scholarship[51], in United States[52], founded in 1946[53]; and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[54], an award for best supporting actor[55], in India[56], founded in 1955[57].

Personal Life

Spouses include Madhur Jaffrey[12], a television actor[58], b. 1933[59], of India[60], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[61], specialised in acting[62] and Jennifer Jaffrey[13]. Children include Sakina Jaffrey[14], an actor[63], b. 1962[64], of United States[65] and Meera Jaffrey[15]. Saeed Jaffrey's religion is recorded as Islam[66].

Death and Burial

Saeed Jaffrey died on November 15, 2015[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[67]. He is buried at Gunnersbury Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Saeed Jaffrey ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,832 views/month, #6,196 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68]

FAQs

Where was Saeed Jaffrey born?

Born in Malerkotla[2], Saeed Jaffrey…

Where did Saeed Jaffrey die?

Saeed Jaffrey died in London[4].

Who was Saeed Jaffrey married to?

Saeed Jaffrey's spouses include Madhur Jaffrey[12] and Jennifer Jaffrey[13].

What did Saeed Jaffrey do for work?

Saeed Jaffrey worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Saeed Jaffrey go to school?

Saeed Jaffrey was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[19], The Catholic University of America[20], University of Allahabad[21], and Minto Circle[22].

What awards did Saeed Jaffrey receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], Padma Shri in arts[26], Fulbright Scholarship[27], and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[54].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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