Javed Jaffrey is an Indian actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist painter and politician. He came to attention for his role as a villain in the movie “Meri Jung”.
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Javed Jeffrey was born on December 4, 1963, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India (60 years old as of 2023). He attended St. Teresa’s High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, and pursued Bachelor of Arts (BA) at RD National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Javed Jafri childhood photos
appearance
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 74kg
Eye color: brown
Hair color: black (dyed brown)
Body Measurements: Chest 41 inches, Waist 34 inches, Biceps 12 inches
family, caste and wife
Javid was born into a Muslim family and believes in Islam. His father Jagdeep Jaffrey is a veteran comedian and actor. His mother, Sughra Begum, is a Pakistani activist. He has a brother named Naved Jaffrey and a sister named Muskaan Jaffrey.
Javed Jafri and his father
Javed Jafri with his mother and brother
Javed also has two half-sisters, Suraiya Jaffrey and Shakira Shafi.
Javed married Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar in 1989. However, the couple parted ways just a few years into their marriage.
Javed Jafri’s ex-wife Zeba Bakhtiar
He is married to Habiba Jafri. The couple has two sons, Mizaan Jaffrey and Abbas Jaffrey, and a daughter, Alaviaa Jaffrey.
Javed Jaffrey and his wife Habiba Jaffrey
Javed Jafri with his wife and children
Profession
Jaffrey made his acting debut in 1975 with the film Meri Jung. He played a villain in the film and was widely appreciated by the audience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgTqwniXLrE
He subsequently worked as a presenter on Channel V’s programs “Videocon Flashback” and “Timex Timepass”. Javid also voiced several cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Don Carnage. His commentary on Pogo’s Japanese TV show “Takeshi’s Castle” became popular among children and teenagers.
He is the co-founder and judge of India’s first dance reality show ‘Boogie Woogie’.
Jaffrey also conceived, composed and arranged the song “Bombay” from the film Bombay Boys. The song was a huge hit and stayed at number one for six weeks.
In 2008, he voiced the role of Charlie Anna in the animated film “Roadside Romeo”. His performance was highly appreciated. Jaffrey even shared the stage with singer and dancer Michael Jackson.
Javed was awarded the Lifetime Membership of the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Film and Television Academy. He is also the brand ambassador of India’s first International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival.
In March 2014, Javed joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested the general election from the Lucknow constituency. He finished fifth in the election with 41,429 votes.
favorite thing
- Food: Shami kebabs, chicken biryani, Malaysian and Lebanese cuisine
- Travel destination: New York, London
- Movie: Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
fact
- His hobby is watching football games.
- Javed’s first wife, Zeba Bakhtiar, was briefly married to singer Adnan Sami. This is her third marriage to Javid.
- As of 2019, he has hosted over 300 live shows and events in India and abroad.
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