Tributes have been paid to film and TV actor Saeed Jaffrey has died at the age of 86.
Jaffrey starred in a host of British and Indian movies throughout his career including A Passage To India and Gandhi.
He also acted in TV shows, including Tandoori Nights, The Far Pavilions and The Jewel In The Crown.
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to drama.
Jaffrey was married to actress-author Madhur Jaffrey with whom he had three children.
The news of the death was announced on the Facebook page of his niece Shaheen Aggarwal. It read, "Today, a generation of Jaffreys has passed away. Saeed Jaffrey has joined his brothers and sister and is rejoicing in the lap of his Heavenly Father, eternally."
We're very sorry to hear that veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey has died. pic.twitter.com/gJOL6sRUv2
— BFI (@BFI) 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
Legend #SaeedJaffrey dies aged 86. He is gone but his amazing body of work will live on forever! I always loved meeting him #RIPSaeedJaffrey
— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) November 16, 2015
Great actor passed away today..RIP Saeed Jaffrey 🙏🙏🙏
— manisha koirala (@mkoirala) 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
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
RIP british veteran actor #saeedjaffrey had the pleasure meeting him at many occasions at press events in the UK
— Sohail Anjum (@sohailanjum) November 16, 2015
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