Javed Jaffrey (aka Javed Jafferi) Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
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Wife: Habiba Jaffrey
Height: 5' 11"
Age: 60 Years
Bio | |
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Profession(s) | Actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist, politician |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black (Dyed Brown) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 4 December 1963 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 60 Years |
Birthplace | Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School | St. Theresa's High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
College | R. D. National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
Debut | Film Debut: Meri Jung (1985) TV Debut: Videocon Flashback (1994, aired on Channel V) |
Family | Father- Jagdeep Jaffrey (Comedian/Actor) Mother- Begam Jaffrey Brother- Naved Jaffery Sister- Suraiya Jaffrey (Half-sister), Shakira Shafi (Half-sister), Muskaan Jaffrey |
Religion | Islam |
Hobbies | Watching Football |
Favourites | |
Food | Shami Kebab, Chicken Biryani, Malaysian and Lebanese Cuisine |
Travel Destination | New York, London |
Film | Hollywood: Fiddler On The Roof (1971) |
Girls, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife/Spouse | Zeba Bakhtiar, Pakistani Actress (Ex-wife, Married 1989-1990) Habiba Jaffrey |
Children | Son- Mizaan Jaffrey (Elder), Abbas Jaffrey Daughter- Alaviaa Jaffrey |
Money Factor | |
Assets/Properties | A 7,000-square-foot apartment in Bandra |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Javed Jaffrey
- 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.