Jaffer Sadiq Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Ara-bodha kannu [1]Film Companion
Profession(s)	• Dancer • Choreographer • Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 150 cm in meters- 1.50 m in feet & inches- 4’ 11”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 50 kg in pounds- 110 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: Vikram (Tamil, 2022) as a gang member Web Series: Paava Kadhaigal (Tamil, 2020) as Narikutty
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Nominated for Best Debutant Actor (Tamil) award at the South Indian International Movie Awards 2020 • Awards at Behindwood Gold Icons Awards 2021 • Special award at the 15th Edison Awards in 2022
Personal Life
Date of Birth	4 July 1996 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2023)	27 Years
Birthplace	Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Erode, Tamil Nadu
School	Carmel Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Erode
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualification	12th Pass (2014) [2]Facebook - Jaffer
Tattoo	Infinity symbol on hand
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	Sidhiqa Sherin (Dancer)
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Name not known (Businessman) Mother- Name not known (Homemaker)
Siblings	Brother- One (Name not known) Sister- Two (Names not known)
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Skoda Octavia

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jaffer Sadiq

• Jaffer Sadiq is an Indian artist known for his skills in dancing, choreography, and acting. He has gained recognition for his dance performances showcased in various television shows. He has portrayed villainous characters in numerous films within the Kollywood and Tollywood film industries.

• From an early age, he developed a keen interest in dancing, actively participating in school-level and local dance competitions. His passion for dance eventually led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
  

  Some childhood photos of Jaffer Sadiq

• He gained significant recognition and popularity when he made it to the finals of the dance competition show Kings of Dance in 2016, which was aired on Vijay TV. Prior to this achievement, he had already showcased his talent by becoming the runner-up of the dance show Ungalil Yaar Prabhu Deva 2. He also participated in the dance show Jodi Number One.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq during a dance show

• Following his success on television, Jaffer Sadiq went on to perform at various cultural events organized by colleges and renowned brands, including Stella Maris College in Chennai.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq during a dance performance at a cultural show

• Eventually, he transitioned into the role of a choreographer, training numerous students at his dance studio called Lift Others, located in Chennai. He also ventured into the film and television industry as a choreographer for films and TV shows like Colors Super Kids in 2018.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq choreographing a song

• He made his debut in the film industry with the 2022 Tamil movie ‘Vikram,’ which starred renowned actors Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi. In the film, he portrayed the character of a gang member. He also appeared in the 2022 Tamil film ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ where he played the role of Rawther.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq checking the camera at the shoot of a film

• In 2023, Jaffer Sadiq was involved in the Tamil film ‘Jailer,’ which boasted an impressive cast including Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Jackie Shroff. In the same year, he also appeared in the Tamil film ‘Leo,’ which starred Vijay, Suriya, Sanjay Dutt, and Trisha.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq with Suriya (left) during the shoot of a film

• His debut web series, the Tamil Netflix series ‘Paava Kadhaigal’ featured notable actors such as Prakash Raj and Kalki Koechlin. In 2023, he took on the role of Gumthi in the Telugu web series ‘Shaitan,’ available on Disney+ Hotstar. The series starred Lena and Deviyani Sharma.
  

  Jaffer Sadiq during the shoot of the web series Shaitan

• He holds deep admiration for two iconic figures, Rajinikanth and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

• During an interview, he expressed his admiration for Chennai city, describing it as the best city in the world. He highlighted the harmonious atmosphere in Chennai, emphasizing that people tend to forget about their caste differences and live together in harmony. According to him, one unique aspect of Chennai is that one can enjoy the same food item at both affordable prices, like Rs 10, and higher prices, like Rs 1000. ^[3]The New Indian Express

• Jaffer Sadiq has earned the nickname ‘ara-bodha kannu,’ which translates to ‘drunken eyes’ in reference to his slightly closed eyes. This nickname originated from his friends due to the perception that his eyes appeared partially closed, primarily because he used to wear glasses; however, during his dance performances, he would often remove his glasses, resulting in his eyes appearing more open and expressive. ^[4]Film Companion

• In an interview, he shared the story of how he landed his first film opportunity. He revealed that just five days after the release of his debut web series ‘Paava Kadhaigal’ in 2020, he received a call from director Lokesh Kanagaraj; however, Jaffer was initially uncertain about his acting abilities and expressed his doubts to Lokesh, urging him to reconsider casting him. In their subsequent meeting, Lokesh reassured Jaffer about his acting potential, which ultimately convinced Jaffer to take the leap and make his debut in the film industry.

• He gave a wonderful dance performance at a TED Talk in July 2020. ^[5]YouTube –  TED Talk
  

  Poster of Jaffer Sadiq’s TED Talk

• On 4 July 2023, Jaffer received sunglasses from Rajinikanth upon request. These sunglasses were worn by Rajinikanth in the film ‘Jailer.’

Na ketean , avar kuduthutar 04-07-2023 ❤️ Thank you my #superstar @rajinikanth ⭐️ picture says everything,en ellamey 🙂 #jailer #Rajinikanth @sunpictures pic.twitter.com/FW3h38Wjbx

— jaffer sadiq (@JafferJiky) August 22, 2023