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Jaaved Jaaferi
Active Bollywood
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age56–65
- Active1985 – Present
- Updated
Jaaved Jaaferi Biography
Jaaved Jaaferi Basic Information
- Full Name: Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaaferi
- Nickname: Jaaved Jaaferi
- Date of Birth: 4 December 1963
- Age: 62 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Family Details
- Father: Jagdeep (Veteran actor & comedian)
- Mother: Not publicly known
- Brother: Naved Jaffrey (Actor, dancer)
- Sister: Muskaan Jaaferi
Children: - Meezaan Jaaferi (Actor)
- Abbas Jaaferi
- Alaviaa Jaaferi
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Weight: Around 75 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- Completed schooling in Mumbai
- No widely documented college degree (focused early on performing arts)
Career Highlight
| Year | Category | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Film | Debut with Meri Jung; gained attention for dance and song |
| 1990 | Film | Lead role in Jawani Zindabad |
| 1995 | Film | Comic role in Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India |
| 1998 | Film | Singer & lyricist in Bombay Boys (“Mumbhai”) |
| 2003 | Film | Popular fantasy film Jajantaram Mamantaram |
| 2005 | Film | Breakthrough comic role in Salaam Namaste |
| 2007 | Film | Major success with Dhamaal (Manav Shrivastav) |
| 2007 | Film | Supporting role in Ta Ra Rum Pum |
| 2008 | Film | Appeared in Singh Is Kinng |
| 2009 | Film | Memorable cameo in 3 Idiots |
| 2011 | Film | Double Dhamaal success |
| 2011 | Production | Produced documentary Inshallah, Football |
| 2012 | Production | Produced documentary Inshallah, Kashmir |
| 2014 | Film | Role in action film Bang Bang! |
| 2019 | Film | Returned in Total Dhamaal |
| 2020 | Film (OTT) | Appeared in Netflix film Maska |
| 2021 | Film | Featured in Sooryavanshi |
| 2022 | Film (OTT) | Played role in Jaadugar |
| 2024 | Web Series | Appeared in Taaza Khabar |
| 2025 | Film | Featured in Inn Galiyon Mein |
| 2025 | Film | Appeared in De De Pyaar De 2 |
| 2026 | Film | Upcoming Mayasabha |
| 2026 | Film | Dhamaal 4 (filming) |
| 1994–1997 | TV | Hosted Flashback |
| 1996–2014 | TV | Judge on Boogie Woogie |
| 2004 | TV | Hosted Road Raja |
| 2011–2012 | TV | Hosted Mai Ka Lal |
| 2019 | Web Series | Acted in The Final Call |
| 2020–2022 | Web Series | Never Kiss Your Best Friend |
| 2022 | Web Series | Escaype Live |
| 2003 | Dubbing | Voiced Shere Khan (The Jungle Book 2 Hindi) |
| 2004 | Dubbing | Dubbed Syndrome (The Incredibles Hindi) |
| 2005–2019 | Dubbing | Iconic commentary in Takeshi’s Castle |
| 2013 | Dubbing | Narration for Ninja Warrior |
| 2021 | Dubbing | Narration in Floor Is Lava (Hindi) |
Recent Actvity
- Actively promoting his upcoming film Mayasabha
- Involved in the ongoing production and buzz around Dhamaal 4
- Participating in media interviews and promotional events
- Sharing views on changing trends in the Indian entertainment industry
- Engaging with fans through social media platforms
- Supporting and collaborating with younger actors in the industry
- Continuing work across films, OTT platforms, and digital content
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Comedian | IIFA Best Comedian Award | Salaam Namaste | Won |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Filmfare Award | Salaam Namaste | Nominated |
| 2011 | National Film Awards | Best Film on Social Issues | National Film Award | Inshallah, Football | Won |
| 2013 | Asian Television Awards | Best Entertainment Presenter/Host | Asian Television Award | Animals Gone Wild with Jaaved Jaaferi | Nominated |
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