Veteran actress Farrukh Jaffar passes away

Veteran actress Farrukh Jafar, known for her performance in films "Gulabo Sitabo" and "Sultan" has passed away due to brain stroke at the age of 89.

The "Swades" actress was feeling unwell for quite a long time and was admitted to Hospital earlier, this month.

Shaz Ahmed, Jaffar's grandson, told Indian news agency PTI, "My grandmother died today at around 7 pm at Gomti Nagar residence following a brain stroke. Her last rites will take place today at the Aishbagh Kabristan."

Ayushmann Khurrana who worked with the veteran artiste in "Gulabo Sitabo" paid a tribute to the actress by posting her photo in his Instagram story.

The actor captioned the post, "Begum gayin. Rest in peace Farrukh Jaffar ji," The actor played the role of Amitabh Bachchan's wife Fatima Begum in the movie.

Farrukh Jaffer made her film debut with Muzaffar Ali's classic Umrao Jaan (1981), in which she played Rekha's mother. Her second film Swades (2004) came after 23 years, followed by Peepli Live, Chakravyuh, Sultan, and Tanu Weds Manu. She also played the lead role in Narayan Chauhan's Ammaa ki Boli (2019).

Jaffer did nearly a dozen films in the last 20 years, including Gulabo Sitabo. At 88, she won the Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Award for the Shoojit Sircar directorial, becoming the oldest winner in the acting category.

Her films Mehrunisa, Raks, Kundan Nandy's next, and some short films are yet to release.

Farrukh Jaffer is survived by two daughters.