Javed Jaffrey

Actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist, politician

Indian Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist, politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/12/1963
Age62 years
BirthplaceMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack (Dyed Brown)

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeR. D. National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
DegreeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Personal Life

Zodiac SignSagittarius
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
SchoolSt. Theresa's High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionIslam
HobbiesWatching Football

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/Spouse
  • Zeba Bakhtiar (Ex-wife, Married 1989-1990)
  • Habiba Jaffrey
Children
  • Mizaan Jaffrey
  • Abbas Jaffrey
  • Alaviaa Jaffrey

Family

FatherJagdeep Jaffrey (Comedian/Actor)
MotherBegam Jaffrey
SiblingsNaved Jaffery, Suraiya Jaffrey (Half-sister), Shakira Shafi (Half-sister), Muskaan Jaffrey

Career

Debut
FilmMeri Jung (1985)
TVVideocon Flashback (1994, aired on Channel V)

Favourites

Food
  • Shami Kebab
  • Chicken Biryani
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Lebanese Cuisine
Travel Destination
  • New York
  • London
FilmFiddler On The Roof (1971)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Javed Jaffrey is the son of the veteran comedian, Jagdeep Jaffrey.
2. His debut in the film Meri Jung (1975) as a negative character was widely appreciated.
3. Jaffrey's TV shows Videocon Flashback and Timex Timepass on Channel V were instant hits in the early 90s.
4. He is both a judge and co-founder of India's first dance reality show, Boogie Woogie.
5. The song 'Mumbhai' from the film Bombay Boys was conceived, written, and choreographed by Jaffrey, holding the #1 spot on the charts for 6 weeks.
6. His first wife, Zeba Bakhtiar, had a brief marriage with singer Adnan Sami in 1993, marking her third marriage.
7. Jaffrey provided voiceovers for characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Don Karnage.
8. His commentary on Pogo's Takeshi's Castle was loved by kids and adults alike.
9. His role as Charlie Anna in Roadside Romeo, the first Indian commercial animated film, was highly praised.
10. Jaffrey has performed at over 300 live shows and events globally, even sharing the stage with Michael Jackson.
11. He holds life membership in the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television, and was a brand ambassador for the 1st India International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival in 2015.
12. In March 2014, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested in the Indian general elections from Lucknow, finishing 5th with 41,429 votes.
13. His debut in the film Meri Jung (1985) as a negative character was widely appreciated.
14. He is often credited as the first break dancer of India.
15. He has been associated with advertising since 1980 as a model, choreographer, copywriter, producer, and director.
16. He has appeared in comical Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce commercials over the last 25 years with stars from Pankaj Kapur to Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
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