Javed Jaffrey
| Javed Jaffrey | |
|---|---|
 Jaffrey in 2012 | |
| Born |
Syed Ahamad Javed Jaffrey 4 December 1963 Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor, dancer, comedian, politician |
| Years active | 1985– |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
| Spouse(s) |
Zeba Bakhtiar (1989-1990) Habiba Jaffrey |
| Children | Alaviaa Jaffrey, Mizaan Jaffrey & Abbas Jaffrey |
| Parent(s) | Jagdeep |
Sayyid Ahamad Javed Jaffrey (Hindi: जावेद जाफ़री, born 4 December 1963)[1] is an Indian actor, voice actor, dancer,[2][3] comedian, impressionist known for his work in several Bollywood films and Indian television shows. His father is the famous comedian Jagdeep. He joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in March, 2014 and contested in the Indian general election, 2014 from the Lucknow constituency only to finish 5th.[4]
Professional work
Jaaved Jaaferi is known for donning various hats: actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, VJ, Emcee, ad filmmaker among others. He is the son of popular comedian, Jagdeep, and Jaaved carries on the tradition of humor with his comedic style.
He made his debut in Meri Jung in 1985 in a negative role. His performance in the song "Bol Baby Bol Rock & Roll" showcased his dancing skills. He garnered a huge fan-following inspiring the new generation of dancers. He has acted in over 35 films, both Indian and international, till date, winning awards from SCREEN and IIFA.
The launch of Channel V and its irreverent sense of humor gave Jaaved a platform to demonstrate his unique brand of comedy on television in the 1990s. Incorporating puns, impersonations, characters, accents, and introducing the now-ubiquitous Hinglish, he anchored the two cult shows Videocon Flashback and Timex Timepass. Jaaved co-founded and judged India’s first dance reality show Boogie Woogie which has broken records and is the longest running dance show, covering 15 years. His other shows on TV include TELE HOUSIE, JBC (Jaaved Broadcasting Corporation), CHITRAHAAR, TRUCK DHINADHIN and CHAK DHOOM DHOOM.
The song "Mumbhai," from the film, Bombay Boys, was conceived, written, choreographed by Jaaved was number 1 on the charts for 6 weeks.
He dubbed Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Don Karnage in Hindi for Disney; scripted the Hindi version of Disney’s Jungle Book 2 and Pixar The Incredibles along with voicing for the antagonist. His character as Charlie Anna in the first full-fledged commercial animated film Roadside Romeo (a collaborative effort of Yash Raj Films and Disney) was highly appreciated. His commentary on the famous Japanese TV show Takeshi's Castle and Ninja Warrior on Pogo TV and Hungama respectively has also garnered a huge fan following with kids and adults. He was also the judge for KWC INDIA (Karaoke World Championships India)[5][6][7][8] with singer Manasi Scott, music directors Raju Singh, Music Director and Singer Salim Merchant Sulaiman Merchant, Founder and Organizer of KWC INDIA Savio Paul D'sa, Singer Composer Lesle Lewis, Singer Remo Fernandes, and Singer Sunita Rao.
Jaaferi has hosted and partly hosted award shows like Filmfare,[9] Zee Cine Awards,[10] and IIFA.[11][12] Jaaved has performed in over 200 live shows in India and abroad, and shared the stage with Michael Jackson, Sting, Spice Girls and Queen and the top Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Sharukh Khan, A.R.Rahman, Anil Kapoor, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy etc.
He has been associated with advertising since 1980 as a model, choreographer, copywriter, producer and director. He has appeared in the comical Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce commercials, over last 25 years, with stars from Pankaj Kapur to Nawazuddin Siddiqui.[13]
He constantly changes his styles and appearance and bedazzles live, film, and TV audiences with his brand of uproarious humor while maintaining a non-controversial and squeaky-clean image.
He's also hosting Big Googly on BIG 92.7FM created with Paritosh Painter. Jaaferi also hosts Once More with Jaaved Jaaferi, where he talks about Bollywood films from 1970s to 1990s in his comic style, on Epic channel since 2015.[14][15]
Jaaferi has been honored with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
He was also the brand ambassador of 1st India International Animation and Cartoon Film festival 2015.[16][17]
Film background
The film Meri Jung, released in 1985, gave him his first opportunity to enact the role of a villain and showcase his dancing powers on screen.[2][18] Television in the 1990s highlighted his comical abilities, extending his popularity further. The launch of cable TV, particularly Channel [V] and its irreverent sense of humour, gave him a niche to depict his unique brand of comedy.
He anchored the show Videocon Flashback with distinctive brilliance. His deadpan expressions and bilingual puns gave him a formidable fan following.[19]
Another notable contribution by Jaffrey is his performance as an anchor to the top-of-the-charts song programme, Timex Timepass, in which he shifted between the caricatures of characters.
He won his first IIFA Award for best comic role in Salaam Namaste in 2006. He hosts the dance competition show Boogie Woogie on Sony Entertainment Television Asia with his brother Naved Jaffery and friend Ravi Behl.[2][20] He recently started hosting a game show called Mai Ka Laal on Disney Channel India which airs on Sundays at 5pm.
Political career
He has been fielded in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections from Lucknow on the ticket of Aam Aadmi Party which he lost to BJP's national president Rajnath Singh. He had finished 5th in the constituency securing only 41429 votes and lost his deposit.[21]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Meri Jung | (1985) | Vikram Thakral aka Vicky |
| 7 Saal Baad | (1987) | Ravi |
| Junoon (TV series) | TV series (???) | |
| Woh Phir Aayegi | (1988) | |
| Lashkar | (1989) | |
| Jawani Zindabad | (1990) | Ravi Verma |
| Shiv ram | (1991) | |
| 100 Days | (1991) | Sunil |
| Jeena Marna Tere Sang | (1992) | |
| Tahalka | (1992) | |
| Karm Yodha | (1992) | |
| Zakhmi Rooh | (1993) | Shekhar |
| Teesra Kaun? | (1994) | Pankaj Nigam/Sanjay Chopra |
| Kash-m-kash | (1995) | |
| Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India | (1995) | Prince of Don |
| Rock Dancer | (1995) | |
| Fire | (1996) | Jatin |
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! | (1998) | Salim |
| Earth | (1998) | |
| Bombay Boys | (1998) | Cameo in item song "Mumbhai" |
| Hanuman | (1998) | Ashok |
| Gang | (2000) | Gary Rozario |
| Aman Ke Farishtey | (2003) | |
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | (2003) | as himself |
| Jajantaram Mamantaram | (2003) | Aditya Pandit |
| Boom | (2003) | Boom Shankar aka Boom Boom |
| Hum Hain Lajawab | Animated Film (2004) | Sankiman (voice) |
| Loose Talk | Pakistani Talk Show (2004) | Hyderabadi (guest) |
| Kaboom TV Series | (2005–2006) | Himself |
| Salaam Namaste | (2005) | Jaggu {Special Appearance} |
| Ta Ra Rum Pum | (2007) | Harry |
| Dhamaal | (2007) | Manav Shrivastav |
| Victoria No. 203 | (2007) | |
| Shaurya | (2008) | Major Akash Kapoor |
| Singh Is Kinng | (2008) | Mika Singh |
| Roadside Romeo | (2008) | Charlie Anna |
| 3 Idiots | (2009) | Ranchordas Shamaldas Chanchad(Original Name, but with fake Engg. Degree) |
| 8 x 10 Tasveer | (2009) | Habibullah Happi Pasha |
| Kambakkht Ishq | (2009) | Keswani |
| Paying Guests | (2009) | Parag Melwani |
| The Forest | (2009) | Ebishek |
| Daddy Cool | (2009) | Carlos |
| City of Life | (2009) | Suresh Khan |
| Lafangey Parindey | (2010) | cameo appearance |
| Hello Darling | (2010) | Hardik |
| Loot | (2011) | Akbar |
| Seasons Greetings | (2009) | |
| Fantastic | (2011) | |
| Society | (2011) | |
| Chai Garam | (2011) | |
| Double Dhamaal | (2011) | Manav Shrivastav |
| Sandhya | delayed | |
| Besharam | 2013 | |
| War Chhod Na Yaar - A Comedy movie | 2013 | Pakistani Army officer |
| Mr Joe B. Carvalho | 2013 | Carlos |
| Bang Bang | 2014 | Hamid Gul |
| Total Dhamaal | To Be Release in 2015 | Manav Shrivastva |
| Picket 43 | (2015) | (Malayalam) |
Awards and nominations
- Won, IIFA Best Comedian Award for Salaam Namaste(2006)
- Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role: Salaam Namaste(2006)
- Won, National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues: Inshaallah, Football(2011)- As a producer
References
- ↑ "The day the laughter stopped". Rediff. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Javed Jaffrey: Dance shows are more focused on the reality part". IBNLive. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "Javed Jaffrey to turn director". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ Jaffrey, Javed. "Twitter: Contesting election from Lukhnow as AAP candidate".
- ↑ "Karaoke World Championship 2012 India announces winners | Editorial-News". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- ↑
- ↑ "India debuts in 'Karaoke World Championship\'". Indiablooms.com. 1 January 2004. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- ↑ "All the noise about karaoke in Delhi". Times Of India. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/The-pretty-faces-who-enthralled-the-audience/articleshow/1428798.cms
- ↑ http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/karan-juhi-to-host-zee-cine-awards-ceremony
- ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/eleventh-iifa-awards-kickstarts-today/story-yaMVm5dBgFKbzib2aZy5pI.html
- ↑ http://www.sify.com/movies/film-stars-celebrities-arrive-for-11th-iifa-awards-in-colombo-news-hollywood-kgdm4jdgefesi.html
- ↑ http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/maggi-hot-sweet-ad-blast-from-the-past/251746/
- ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/telescope-here-there-everywhere/
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/programmes/once-more-with-jaaved-jaaferi/params/tvprogramme/programmeid-30000000550191289/channelid-10000000026390000/starttime-201606252200
- ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/India-International-Animation-and-Cartoon-Film-Festival-Ropes-in-Jaaved-Jaaferi-as-Brand-Ambassador/2015/07/29/article2946923.ece
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/IIACFF-ropes-in-Jaaved-Jaaferi-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/48266246.cms
- ↑ "'The Forest' shows what we are inside: Javed Jaffrey". IBNLive. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "Johny come lately". India Today. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "TV offers opportunities to every talent: Javed Jaffrey". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2435.htm?ac=35
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