Meezaan Jafri (born Syed Meezaan Ahmed Jaffrey; 9 March 1995) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi-language films. He made his screen debut in the period romance Malaal (2019), and has since appeared in Hungama 2 (2021), Yaariyan 2 (2023) and De De Pyaar De 2 (2025).
| Born | 9 March 1995 |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Syed Meezaan Ahmed Jaffrey |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019 onwards |
| Industry | Hindi cinema |
| Father | Jaaved Jaaferi |
| Grandfather | Jagdeep |
| Debut film | Malaal (2019) |
Meezaan Jafri belongs to a family with a long association with Hindi cinema. His father, Jaaved Jaaferi, is an actor and television presenter known for his work in films and as a host of comedy and dance-based programmes. His paternal grandfather was the comedian Jagdeep, best remembered for the role of Soorma Bhopali in Sholay (1975).
Jafri made his acting debut in Malaal (2019), a romantic drama in which he played the male lead opposite a fellow newcomer. His performance in the film earned him critical praise.
He went on to star in the comedy Hungama 2 (2021), followed by the romantic drama Yaariyan 2 (2023). In 2025, he featured in De De Pyaar De 2.
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Malaal |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 |
| 2023 | Yaariyan 2 |
| 2025 | De De Pyaar De 2 |
As a third-generation member of the Jaaferi family in Hindi cinema, Meezaan Jafri represents the continuation of an acting lineage that began with Jagdeep in the mid-twentieth century. His debut in Malaal drew attention both for his on-screen performance and for this family background.