Jaaved Jaaferi is an actor who can make you laugh, think and low-key scare you, without breaking a sweat. You know him as the iconic voice behind Takeshi’s Castle and you also know him as the man behind the nostalgic, Boogie Woogie. On the big screens, Jaaved has made a mark with a range of films, spanning genres and serving cinematic gold for every millennial as well as Gen-Z. Here are 10 films that prove why he's class apart! Mayasabha: In the recently released fantasy thriller Mayasabha, Jaaved ditches his comedy bug and proves that he cannot be boxed into one kind of a role. As Parameshwar Khanna, once a powerful film producer, now living alone in his long-shut theatre with 40kgs gold hidden inside the theatre, Jaaved Jaaferi brings layers to the plot and leaves an impact without needing any punchlines.
Dhamaal: Peak madcap, a total laughter riot. You cannot see Dhamaal without including Jaaved Jaaferi’s cult ‘Manav’ or mimicking his classic dialogue, ‘Adi, you are so smart! Mumma will be so proud of you!’ This is Jaaved at his most accessible and crowd-pleasing, and iconic, in fact.
Salaam Namaste: Urban, cool and hilarious. Jaaved brought an effortless comic timing that showed he took a deep dive into his character. ‘Eggjactly’ without overshadowing the leads, Jaaved showed that he can perfectly fit into rom-com shade and take audiences on a rollercoaster of never-ending laughter.
Jajantaram Mamantaram: A nostalgic ride for the millennials, Jaaved Jaaferi clearly had a blast in Jajantaram Mamantaram as Aditya, who finds himself transported to a mystical island inhabited by miniature people, leading to a series of adventures.
De De Pyaar De 2: Warm, funny and homely. Jaaved Jaaferi brings heart to the rom-com narrative and shows that his experience has only refined his comical, emotional and dancing layers.
Ta Ra Rum Pum: As Harry, Jaaved Jaaferi builds the backbone of a strong friendship between him and Saif Ali Khan, leading him to his professional racing aspirations. The actor brought determination to his portrayal and simply highlighted that professional bonds can also transform into familial bonds.
Bang Bang!: In this racey action thriller, Jaaved Jaaferi brought chilling dread as the antagonist Hamid Gul, a key associate of the main villain. Moving away from his comedic stints, the actor simply raised intensity with his cold stares and an unflinching aura that did the talking.
O Darling! Yeh Hai India: As the son of the main villain, Jaaved Jaaferi plays Prince, a stylized, over-the-top antagonist who attempts to take over his father’s throne. The actor’s performance is cited as a standout in the cult classic for his intensity and unique style.
Fire: In this one-of-a-kind film, Fire, Jaaved Jaaferi played Jatin, a man in a loveless arranged marriage who continues his affair with a Chinese girlfriend. As a dismissive, modern-styled man who prefers his freedom over marital responsibilities, Jaaved’s deep understanding of the character brought believability to his outing and received incredible praise.
Singh is Kinng: In the 2008 blockbuster Singh is Kinng, Jaaved Jaaferi played dual roles that added both comedic and villainy elements to the film. As Mika Singh and Param Sabharwal, the actor stole the limelight with his caricatured outing and further cemented his reputation as one of the most dependable actors.