Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaffrey (born 4 December 1962) is an Indian actor, dancer, producer and comedian who has worked extensively in Hindi cinema and television. He is the son of the noted comic actor Jagdeep. Beyond his work in entertainment, Jaaferi has briefly engaged with electoral politics, contesting the 2014 Indian general election as a candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party.
Key facts
| Full name | Syed Jaaved Ahmed Jaffrey |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 December 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | Actor, dancer, producer, comedian |
| Industry | Hindi films and television |
| Father | Jagdeep (comedian) |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party (joined March 2014) |
| Constituency contested | Lucknow (2014 general election) |
Background
Jaaferi was born into a film family on 4 December 1962. His father, Jagdeep, was a well-known comic actor in Hindi cinema, and the family environment placed him close to the film industry from an early age.
Career
Jaaferi has appeared in a range of Hindi-language films and television programmes, working as an actor, dancer, producer and comedian. His career has straddled performance on screen and presentation work on television.
Recognition
Jaaferi has been awarded the life membership of the International Film and Television Club of the Asian Academy of Film & Television. He was also appointed the brand ambassador of the first India International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival held in 2015.
Political involvement
In March 2014, Jaaferi joined the Aam Aadmi Party. He contested the 2014 Indian general election from the Lucknow constituency in Uttar Pradesh, where he finished fifth.
Timeline
- 4 December 1962 – Born to the actor Jagdeep.
- March 2014 – Joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
- 2014 – Contested the Lok Sabha election from Lucknow, finishing fifth.
- 2015 – Served as brand ambassador of the first India International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival.
Significance
Jaaferi is recognised as a versatile entertainer in Hindi cinema and television, with a presence as actor, dancer and comedian. His association with film and animation events, including the India International Animation and Cartoon Film Festival, reflects an engagement with the broader Indian audiovisual sector beyond mainstream acting.
Related topics
- Jagdeep
- Hindi cinema
- Aam Aadmi Party
- Lucknow (Lok Sabha constituency)
- 2014 Indian general election
- Asian Academy of Film and Television
References
- "Jaaved Jaaferi", English Wikipedia.
- Wikidata item: Q330315.