Personal Profile About Jaaved Jaaferi
Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaffrey is an Indian actor, dancer, comedian, voice actor, and politician. He is the co-founder of India's first dance reality show, Boogie Woogie. He also gave his voice to several cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Don Karnage. His commentary for Pogo's Takeshi's Castle became very popular among both children and adults.
He grew up with five siblings: Muskkaan, Naved, Hussein, Shakira Shafi, and Suraiya. The Jaaved Jaaferi biography shows that his career in Bollywood took off in 1985. He played Vikram Thakral in Meri Jung and performed the unforgettable song "Bol Baby Bol Rock n' Roll." In March 2014, Javed joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested the general elections.
Jaaved Jaaferi Wife
Jaaved has been married twice. The first Jaaved Jaaferi wife was Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiar. They married in 1989 but divorced in 1990. In 1991, he married Habiba Jaffrey, and they have remained together since. Habiba often remains out of the limelight. Jaaved and Habiba have three children together: sons Meezaan and Abbas Jafri and a daughter, Alaviaa Jafri.
Jaaved Jaaferi Son
Jaaved Jaaferi son Meezaan Jafri, was born on 9 March 1995. He is an Indian actor who made his debut in Malaal (2019). He has since appeared in Hungama 2 (2021), Yaariyan 2 (2023), and De De Pyaar De 2 (2025). He studied business and film direction and acting in the USA. Jaaved’s youngest child, Abbas Jafri, leads a private life.
Jaaved Jaaferi Father
Jaaved Jaaferi father is Sayeed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey, better known by his stage name Jagdeep. He is an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in more than 400 films. He is remembered for playing Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975). Jagdeep was born on 29 March 1939 in Datia and passed away on 8 July 2020 in Mumbai, aged 81.
Jaaved Jaaferi Religion
Jaaved Jaaferi religion is Islam. He is of Indian ethnicity and comes from a Muslim family. His mother, Sughra Begum, was a Pakistani activist. His faith is a quiet but integral part of his identity. His family has consistently maintained strong Islamic values across generations.
Jaaved Jaaferi Age
Jaaved Jaaferi age is 63 Years old. He was born on 4 December 1962, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, which is present-day Mumbai. He grew up in Bandra and completed his schooling at St. Theresa's. He began his acting journey in the mid 1980s. He has remained an active figure in Indian entertainment for over four decades.