Farrukh Jaffar

Actor

Indian Chakesar village, district Jaunpur, United Provinces of British India (now, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1933
Age88 years (died on 15, Oct, 2021)
BirthplaceChakesar village, district Jaunpur, United Provinces of British India (now, Uttar Pradesh, India)
Date of Death15/10/2021

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Farrukh Jaffer
  • Farrokh Jaffer
Famous ForBeing one of the first announcers of Vividh Bharati (All India Radio) Lucknow and acclaimed supporting roles in critically successful films

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityLucknow University
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Widow
Marriage Date01/01/1948

Family

HusbandSyed Muhammad Jaffar (an Indian freedom fighter and eminent journalist)
Children
Son- None
Daughter
  • Mehru Jaffer (author and journalist)
  • Shaheen (runs a school)

Career

Debut
RadioAll India Radio Lucknow in 1963; as an announcer
FilmUmrao Jaan (1981); as Rekha's mother
Notable Films
  • Swades (2004)
  • Peepli Live (2010)
  • Gulabo Sitabo
Awards
  • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Gulabo Sitabo

Favourites

CityLucknow
ActorRaj Kapoor
ActressNargis

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Farrukh Jaffar broke conventions by entering the entertainment field.
2. Coming from a Zamindar Muslim family, she encountered obstacles in her career.
3. She began her professional journey early on and persisted in following her passion.
4. Known for her realistic acting approach, Farrukh Jaffar made a mark in multiple movie projects.
5. She gained wider recognition beginning in the late 2010s for her work in critically successful films.
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