Javed Jaffrey is the son of the veteran comedian, Jagdeep Jaffrey. |
His debut in the film Meri Jung (1975) as a negative character was widely appreciated. |
Jaffrey's TV shows Videocon Flashback and Timex Timepass on Channel V were instant hits in the early 90s. |
He is both a judge and 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, holding the #1 spot on the charts for 6 weeks. |
His first wife, Zeba Bakhtiar, had a brief marriage with singer Adnan Sami in 1993, marking her third marriage. |
Jaffrey provided voiceovers for characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Don Karnage. |
His commentary on Pogo's Takeshi's Castle was loved by kids and adults alike. |
His role as Charlie Anna in Roadside Romeo, the first Indian commercial animated film, was highly praised. |
Jaffrey has performed at over 300 live shows and events globally, even sharing the stage with Michael Jackson. |
He holds life membership in the International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television, and was a brand ambassador for the 1st India International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival in 2015. |
In March 2014, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contested in the Indian general elections from Lucknow, finishing 5th with 41,429 votes. |