Javed Jaffrey is a multifaceted Indian personality, excelling as an actor, voice artist, dancer, comedian, impressionist, and even a politician. His career took off after a memorable negative role in the movie “Meri Jung.”

Wiki/Biography

Javed Jaffrey was born on December 4, 1963 (age 60 as of 2023) in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his schooling at St. Theresa’s High School, Mumbai, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from R. D. National College, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

* Height: 5′ 11″
* Weight: 74 kg
* Eye Color: Brown
* Hair Color: Black (Dyed Brown)
* Body Measurements: Chest 41″, Waist 34″, Biceps 12″

Family, Caste & Wife

Javed comes from a Muslim family and practices Islam. His father, Jagdeep Jaffrey, is a renowned comedian and actor. His mother, Sughra Begum, was a Pakistani activist. He has a brother, Naved Jaffrey, and a sister, Muskaan Jaffrey. He also has two half-sisters, Suraiya Jaffrey and Shakira Shafi.

Javed was first married to Zeba Bakhtiar, a Pakistani actress, in 1989, but the marriage ended after some years. He is currently married to Habiba Jaffrey, and they have two sons, Mizaan Jaffrey and Abbas Jaffrey, and a daughter, Alaviaa Jaffrey.

Career

Jaffrey’s acting debut was in the 1975 film “Meri Jung.” His impactful negative role garnered significant attention. He later transitioned into hosting roles, anchoring shows like “Videocon Flashback” and “Timex Timepass” on Channel V.

His voice acting talents were showcased through various cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Don Karnage. He also gained popularity for his commentary on Pogo’s Japanese TV show, “Takeshi’s Castle.”

Jaffrey co-founded and judged India’s pioneering dance reality show, “Boogie Woogie.” He also conceived, wrote, and choreographed the immensely popular song “Mumbhai” from the film “Bombay Boys,” which held the #1 spot for six weeks. His work extended to voice acting in animation, notably his role as Charlie Anna in the 2008 film “Roadside Romeo.”

His career highlights include sharing a stage with Michael Jackson and receiving a life membership from the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television. He also served as the brand ambassador for India’s first International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival. In 2014, he entered politics, joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contesting the general elections from the Lucknow constituency.

Assets/Properties

Javed Jaffrey owns a substantial 7,000-square-foot apartment in Bandra, Mumbai.

Favourites

Here are some of Javed Jaffrey’s preferences:

• Food: Shami Kebab, Chicken Biryani, Malaysian and Lebanese Cuisine
• Travel Destinations: New York, London
• Film: Fiddler On The Roof (1971)

Facts

* Javed’s hobby is watching football.
* His first wife, Zeba Bakhtiar, was briefly married to singer Adnan Sami; it was her third marriage.
* By 2019, he had performed in over 300 live shows and events in India and internationally.

Javed Jaffrey’s Family Tree

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