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Javed Jaffrey (aka Javed Jafferi) Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Biography & More

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Bio
Real NameJaved Jaffrey
NicknameNot Known
ProfessionActor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist, politician
Physical Stats & More
Heightin centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in Feet Inches- 5’ 11”
Weightin Kilograms- 74 kg
in Pounds- 163 lbs
Body Measurements- Chest: 41 Inches
- Waist: 34 Inches
- Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack (Dyed Brown)
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 December 1963 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2023)60 Years
Birth PlaceMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
SchoolSt. Theresa's High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra
CollegeR. D. National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Educational QualificationsBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
DebutFilm Debut: Meri Jung (1985)
TV Debut: Videocon Flashback (1994, aired on Channel V)
FamilyFather- Jagdeep Jaffrey (Comedian/Actor)
Javed Jaffrey with his father Jagdeep Jaffrey
Mother- Begam Jaffrey
Brother- Naved Jaffery
Javed Jaffrey with his Mother Begum Jaffrey and brother Naved Jaffrey
Sister- Suraiya Jaffrey (Half-sister), Shakira Shafi (Half-sister), Muskaan Jaffrey
ReligionIslam
HobbiesWatching Football
ControversiesNot Known
Favourite Things
Favourite FoodShami Kebab, Chicken Biryani, Malaysian and Lebanese Cuisine
Favourite DestinationNew York, London
Favourite FilmHollywood: Fiddler On The Roof (1971)
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends Not Known
Wife/SpouseZeba Bakhtiar, Pakistani Actress (Ex-wife, Married 1989-1990)
Javed Jaffrey ex wife Zeba Bakhtiar
Habiba Jaffrey
Javed Jaffrey with present wife Habiba
ChildrenSon- Mizaan Jaffrey (Elder), Abbas Jaffrey
Daughter- Alaviaa Jaffrey
Javed Jaffery with her Sons and daughter

Javed Jaffrey Bollywood actor and comedian

Some Lesser Known Facts About Javed Jaffrey

  • Does Javed Jaffrey smoke: Not Known
  • Does Javed Jaffrey drink alcohol: Not Known
  • Javed Jaffrey is the son of veteran comedian, Jagdeep Jaffrey.
  • Jaffrey made a huge impact on his debut, with the film Meri Jung (1975); his portrayal of a negative character was widely appreciated.
  • As an anchor, his TV shows named Videocon Flashback and Timex Timepass that aired on Channel V became instant hits in the early 90’s.
  • Jaffrey is not only a judge but also the co-founder of India’s first dance reality show- Boogie Woogie.
  • The song “Mumbhai,” from the film Bombay Boys was conceived, written and choreographed by Jaffrey. It remained at the #1 spot on the charts for 6 weeks.
  • Jaffrey’s first wife, Zeba Bakhtiar, a Pakistani actress, was briefly married to singer Adnan Sami in 1993. Notably, this was Zeba’s third marriage.
  • Jaffrey also gave his voice for a number of cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Don Karnage. His commentary for Pogo’s Takeshi’s Castle, a Japanese TV show, became very popular among both kids and adults.
  • His character of Charlie Anna in the first full-fledged Indian commercial animated film Roadside Romeo (a collaborative effort of Yash Raj Films and Disney) was highly appreciated.
  • To date, Jaffrey has performed at over 300 live shows and events in both India and abroad. He has even shared the stage with late singer & dancer Michael Jackson.
  • Jaffrey has been honoured with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television. In addition, he was also the brand ambassador of 1st India International Animation and Cartoon Film festival (2015).
  • He joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in March 2014 and contested in the Indian general elections from the Lucknow constituency. He finished 5th in the constituency securing only 41,429 votes.