| Jaaved Jaaferi Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1963 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Jaaved Jaaferi is an Indian film actor, dancer, voice actor, politician, comedian, model, producer, director, and choreographer who is regarded by many as the “1st Break Dancer of India”. He has worked on a number of projects including Boogie Woogie, Coolie No. 1, De De Pyaar De, Bala, Dhamaal, Mr Joe B. Carvalho, Total Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal, Singh Is Kinng, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Hanuman, Jajantaram Mamantaram, and Jeena Marna Tere Sang. In 2006, he won the IIFA “Best Comedian Award” for Salaam Namaste and this role also got him nominated for a Filmfare Award for “Best Performance in a Comic Role”.
Born Name
Syed Javed Ahmed Jaffrey
Nick Name
Jaaved Jaaferi
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Malliwala, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
He received his education at Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board.
Occupation
Film Actor, Dancer, Voice Actor, Politician, Comedian, Producer, Director, Choreographer
Family
- Father – Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (a.k.a. Jagdeep) (Film Actor, Comedian)
- Siblings – Naved Jaffrey (Younger Brother) (Actor, Director, Writer), Muskkaan Jaferi (Sister), Hussein Jaffry (Brother), Suraiya Jaffry (Sister)
- Others – Shakira Shafi (Younger Half-Sister)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jaaved Jaaferi has dated –
- Shikha Swaroop
- Farha Naaz
- Zeba Bakhtiar (1989-1990)​ – He got married to Pakistani film and television actress and television director Zeba Bakhtiar in 1989 but the duo divorced the following year.
- Habiba Jaaferi – In 1991, he married Habiba Jaaferi and they parent 3 children – sons Mizaan Jaaferi and Abbas Jaaferi and a daughter Alaviaa Jaaferi.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wears glasses
- Distinct voice
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in the comical Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce commercials for 25 years.
Jaaved Jaaferi Facts
- He produced the documentary film Inshallah, Football which received the National Film Award for “Best Film on Social Issues”.
- In March 2014, Jaaved Jaaferi joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested the 2014 Indian general election from the Lucknow constituency. He lost to BJP’s Rajnath Singh and finished 5th in the constituency.
- He has also gained popularity for his work in Takeshi’s Castle.
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