Biography
( Saeed Jaffrey )

(BORN : 08/01/1929)

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey OBE was born on January 8, 1929, in Maler Kotla, Punjab, India. He was a prominent British-Indian actor known for his extensive work in film, television, and theatre across a career that spanned over six decades. Jaffrey completed his education at Allahabad University, earning a BA in English literature and an MA in medieval Indian literature. He later pursued drama studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the Catholic University of America. Jaffrey was married to actress and cookbook writer Madhur Jaffrey from 1958 until their divorce in 1965, with whom he had three daughters: Zia, Meera, and Sakina. He later married Jennifer Jaffrey in 1980, remaining with her until his death on November 15, 2015, due to a brain hemorrhage. Throughout his career, he became a household name in both the UK and India, recognized for his contributions to drama and awarded an OBE in 1995.

 

 

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