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Javed Jaffrey (aka Javed Jafferi) Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Wife: Habiba Jaffrey
Height: 5' 11"
Age: 60 Years

Javed Jaffery profile

Bio
Profession(s)Actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, impressionist, politician
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack (Dyed Brown)
Personal Life
Date of Birth4 December 1963 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2023)60 Years
BirthplaceMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac 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
Favourites
FoodShami Kebab, Chicken Biryani, Malaysian and Lebanese Cuisine
Travel DestinationNew York, London
FilmHollywood: Fiddler On The Roof (1971)
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital StatusMarried
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
Money Factor
Assets/PropertiesA 7,000-square-foot apartment in Bandra

Javed Jaffrey Bollywood actor and comedian

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.