There are many actors in Bollywood cinema whose identity is not just limited to their characters or films but extends to their humility and personality. One such actor is Saeed Jaffrey who is no longer with us but has left a lasting impact on audiences. The late actor often portrayed the role of a wealthy father whose daughter typically ended up falling in love with not-so-rich heroes in movies. Over six decades of his career Jaffrey delivered several meaningful films that audiences still cherish. Born on January 8 1929 Saeed Jaffrey was a British-Indian actor. He not only acted in movies but also worked extensively in radio stage and television over a career spanning six decades and more than 150 British American and Indian films. His debut film was The Guru in 1969 marking the beginning of an illustrious journey. One would be amazed to know that his popularity soared during the 1980s and 1990s. Saeed Jaffrey Was Britains Top Actor Yes you read that right! There was a time when Saeed Jaffrey was considered Britains top actor. He worked in a total of 18 Hollywood films including notable projects like Gandhi Masala A Passage to India and My Beautiful Laundrette a record that remains unmatched. According to the Guinness citation Saeed Jaffrey made his debut in Indian cinema in 1977 with The Chess Players (Shatranj Ke Khiladi) and went on to act in nearly 100 Hindi films and one Punjabi film. In 1998 he shifted his focus away from Indian cinema taking up roles in international films and British television. Saeed Jaffreys Major Breakthrough Saeed Jaffrey achieved a significant milestone in his career with Satyajit Rays 1977 film Shatranj Ke Khiladi which turned out to be a major hit for him. This film brought him immense popularity and earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1978. Saeed Jaffreys Special Connection with Kiara Advani You will be surprised to know that Saeed Jaffrey has a special connection with actress Kiara Advani. The late actor is Kiaras maternal grandfather. Kiaras mother Genevieve Advani is the daughter of Saeed Jaffreys brother Hamid and his first wife. In this way Saeed Jaffrey is Kiara’s maternal grandfather. Saeed Jaffrey bid farewell to the world on November 15 2015.