Saeed Jaffrey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 08, 1929 |
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| Died | November 15, 2015 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Malerkotla, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, India) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Saeed Jaffrey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Versatile performances in films such as 'Shatranj Ke Khilari', 'Gandhi', 'A Passage to India', and numerous television appearances in the UK. |
Intro
Saeed Jaffrey was an acclaimed Indian-British actor known for his extensive career in film, television, and radio, spanning across multiple decades and continents.
Early Life & Background
Saeed Jaffrey was born in Malerkotla, Punjab, then part of British India, on January 8, 1929. He studied at Aligarh Muslim University and later attended the University of Allahabad, earning a Master of Arts degree in history. Jaffrey began his acting journey in India with All India Radio and theatre groups before moving to the UK to further his career.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Satyajit Ray's acclaimed film 'Shatranj Ke Khilari' (1977).
- Appeared in international films such as 'Gandhi' (1982), 'A Passage to India' (1984), and 'My Beautiful Laundrette' (1985).
- Notable television roles in British series including 'The Jewel in the Crown' (1984) and 'Tandoori Nights' (1985–1987).
- First Asian actor to receive nominations for BAFTA Awards for his performances.
- Highly respected for his radio, stage, and screen work in both India and the United Kingdom.
Trivia
- Was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1995 for his services to drama.
- Was the first Indian to take a full membership at the Actors' Studio in New York.
- Appeared with his then-wife, actress Madhur Jaffrey, on stage and in radio productions.
FAQs
People also ask
Saeed Jaffrey was born the 8 January 1929.
Malerkotla, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, India).
On His Birth-Day
About January 8th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 1, 1929, the University of California Golden Bears faced the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Rose Bowl. The game is infamous for a significant blunder by California's Roy Riegels, who ran 69 yards in the wrong direction, resulting in a safety for Georgia Tech. Despite this, California won the game 8-7.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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