<p>Veteran actor Farrukh Jaffar passed away on Friday (October 15) at the age of 88. The seasoned performer, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh, began her acting career with a supporting role in Muzaffar Ali's magnum opus Umrao Jaan and soon carved a niche for herself in the industry. Here is a look at her finest films.<br /><br /><strong>Umrao Jaan (1981)</strong><br /><br />Jaffar played the role of Rekha's biological mother in the period drama, based on the novel Umrao Jaan Ada. The movie, which revolved around what happens when a courtesan falls in love with a young man from a regal background, received tremendous critical acclaim and soon attained cult status. It was remade by J P Dutta in 2007 with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead and titular role. The remake created a buzz among fans but failed to live up to expectations.<br /><br /><strong>Swades (2004)</strong><br /><br />Jaffar impressed as 'Fatima Bi' in the Shah Rukh-starrer <em>Swades</em>, directed by ace filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. The film revolved around an NRI who decides to reconnect with his 'desi' roots after completing a project in the US and had strong patriotic undertones. It received a great deal of international acclaim and soon attained cult status. It, however, did not do too well at the box office.<br /><br /><strong>Peepli Live (2010)</strong><br /><br />The seasoned actor essayed the role of the feisty 'Ammaji'' in<em> Peepli Live</em>, widely regarded as the film that established her as a bankable performer. It was backed by Aamir Khan and revolved around the sensitive issue of farmer's suicide. The black comedy emerged as a critical success. Jaffar's biting dialogues are regarded as one of the biggest highlights of <em>Peepli Live</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Gulabo Sitabo (2020)</strong></p>.<p>The Shoojit Sircar-directed comedy-drama was arguably the biggest release of Jaffar's career as it saw her act opposite none other than the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. Her scenes with Big B were engaging and entertaining in equal measure and proved to be the backbone of the film. She won the Filmfare Award for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role', becoming the oldest recipient of the honour. Gulabo Sitabo was released digitally on Amazon Prime Video and received praise from all corners.</p>
<p>Veteran actor Farrukh Jaffar passed away on Friday (October 15) at the age of 88. The seasoned performer, who hailed from Uttar Pradesh, began her acting career with a supporting role in Muzaffar Ali's magnum opus Umrao Jaan and soon carved a niche for herself in the industry. Here is a look at her finest films.<br /><br /><strong>Umrao Jaan (1981)</strong><br /><br />Jaffar played the role of Rekha's biological mother in the period drama, based on the novel Umrao Jaan Ada. The movie, which revolved around what happens when a courtesan falls in love with a young man from a regal background, received tremendous critical acclaim and soon attained cult status. It was remade by J P Dutta in 2007 with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead and titular role. The remake created a buzz among fans but failed to live up to expectations.<br /><br /><strong>Swades (2004)</strong><br /><br />Jaffar impressed as 'Fatima Bi' in the Shah Rukh-starrer <em>Swades</em>, directed by ace filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. The film revolved around an NRI who decides to reconnect with his 'desi' roots after completing a project in the US and had strong patriotic undertones. It received a great deal of international acclaim and soon attained cult status. It, however, did not do too well at the box office.<br /><br /><strong>Peepli Live (2010)</strong><br /><br />The seasoned actor essayed the role of the feisty 'Ammaji'' in<em> Peepli Live</em>, widely regarded as the film that established her as a bankable performer. It was backed by Aamir Khan and revolved around the sensitive issue of farmer's suicide. The black comedy emerged as a critical success. Jaffar's biting dialogues are regarded as one of the biggest highlights of <em>Peepli Live</em>.</p>.<p><strong>Gulabo Sitabo (2020)</strong></p>.<p>The Shoojit Sircar-directed comedy-drama was arguably the biggest release of Jaffar's career as it saw her act opposite none other than the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. Her scenes with Big B were engaging and entertaining in equal measure and proved to be the backbone of the film. She won the Filmfare Award for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role', becoming the oldest recipient of the honour. Gulabo Sitabo was released digitally on Amazon Prime Video and received praise from all corners.</p>