RIP Saeed Jaffrey. On Twitter, Actor Remembered With Admiration

New Delhi: Veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey died at the age of 86, his niece Shaheen Aggarwal announced in a Facebook post on Sunday. Mr Jaffrey was greatly respected for his performance in films at home such as Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Mandi and Masoom. He was also much feted for his appearances in international movies like Gandhi and A Passage To India.

On Twitter, Mr Jaffrey was remembered with fondness and admiration. (Also Read: Saeed Jaffrey, Star of Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Dies at 86)

A tweet from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office read:
 

Saeed Jaffrey was a multifaceted actor whose flair & versatility will always be remembered. Deepest condolences on his passing away: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 16, 2015

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweeted:
 

Sad demise of versatile actor Saeed Jaffrey is a big loss to film industry. For decades, he enthralled us with his class apart acting. #RIP

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) November 16, 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said:
 

Saddened at the passing away of veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey. End of an era. Condolences to his family and friends

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 16, 2015

Actor Rishi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey's co-star in films like Henna, Ajooba and Saagar, tweeted:
 

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

Mr Jaffrey's Salaami co-star Kabir Bedi tweeted:
 

I'll miss Saeed Jaffrey -- my friend, colleague, fellow nomad -- for his irrepressible spirit. RIP #SaeedJaffrey pic.twitter.com/oeqoRdQErw

— KABIR BEDI (@iKabirBedi) November 16, 2015

Shekhar Kapur, who directed Mr Jaffrey in Masoom, was among the earliest to offer his respects:
 

Goodbye dear Sayeed. Started my career with u in Masoom. Cant forget ur kindness n enthusiasm for your art n others. https://t.co/NFlWdNIhl0

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) November 16, 2015

Other tweets came from Fashion director Madhur Bhandarkar, singer Daler Mehndi, and actors Ashwin Mushran and Arfi U Lamba.
 

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 to hear about the demise of #phenomenal #veteran actor #SaeedJaffrey. May his soul #RestInPeace . #RabRakha pic.twitter.com/Ayy4QxTPjZ

— Daler Mehndi (@dalermehndi) November 16, 2015

 

Heard that #SaeedJaffery passed away. Represented India in a fine way as an actor. Unsung but always remembered

— Ashwin Mushran (@ashwinmushran) November 16, 2015

 

Heard about the sad demise of #SaeedJaffery sir. There'll be none like him. He always used 2 light up screen with his performances. #RIP sir

— Arfi U Lamba (@arfilamba) November 16, 2015

 

RIP #SaeedJaffrey . A remarkable global Indian actor par excellence .

— T.A.N.U.J. G.A.R.G. (@tanuj_garg) November 16, 2015

 

Never met him, but deeply saddened by the news of #SaeedJaffrey's demise yesterday. #RIP sir, you will be missed.

— Sonnalli Seygall (@SonnalliSeygall) 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

Great actor passed away today..RIP Saeed Jaffrey

— manisha koirala (@mkoirala) November 16, 2015

RIP #SayeedJaffery ... You will always be Chashm-e-baddoor for us ...

— Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11) November 16, 2015

Rest in eternal peace Jaffery Sahib...i will always cherish the pleasurable times we spent shooting together.

— Alok Nath (@aloknath) November 16, 2015

RIP Saeed Jaffrey

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) 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