Javed Jaffrey

Javed Jaffrey

Real NameSyed Jaaved Ahmed Jaffrey
NicknameJaved
GenderMale
Height5.11 ft
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth
Age2026 Years
Date of Death
Birth PlaceMoradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac SignSagittarius
School / CollegeSt. Theresa's High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra R. D. National College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
ParentsFather - Jagdeep Jaffrey Mother - Begam Jaffrey Brother - Naved Jaffery Sister - Suraiya Jaffrey Wife - Zeba Bakhtiar (Ex-wife, Married 1989-1990) Wife - Habiba Jaffrey Son - Mizaan Jaffrey (Elder), Abbas Jaffrey Daughter - Alaviaa Jaffrey
SpouseZeba Bakhtiar (Ex-wife, Married 1989-1990)
Marital StatusMarried
Net Worth₹90-150 crore

Facts

Star Kid Roots: He is the son of legendary comedian Jagdeep, but carved his own identity through dance and comedy.

Dance Pioneer: Jaaved is credited with bringing Western-style breakdancing to India in the 1980s, inspiring a generation of performers.

Film Debut: His first major role was as a villain in Meri Jung (1985), where his dance number “Bol Baby Bol Rock ’n’ Roll” became iconic.

Voice Work: He lent his voice to popular Disney characters in Hindi, including Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Don Karnage from TaleSpin.

Channel V Fame: In the 1990s, when satellite TV was new in India, he reinvented himself as a VJ and emcee on Channel V, hosting shows like Videocon Flashback and Timex Timepass.

Political Foray: He joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014 and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow, finishing fifth.

Award Recognition: He was awarded life membership of the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television, recognizing his contributions to entertainment.

Comedy Legacy: His show Boogie Woogie, co-created with Naved Jafri and Ravi Behl, was India’s first dance reality show, running for nearly two decades.

Family Ties: He has three children, including Meezaan Jafri, who is now an actor in Bollywood.

Struggles & Reinvention: Despite early struggles to establish himself as a hero, he reinvented his career through comedy, hosting, and voice acting, proving his versatility.