Quick Info
| Profession | TV Judge |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Naved Jaffrey
15/05/2026
Naved Jaffrey’s name appeared in coverage of a cheating case involving family investments connected to Habiba Jaffrey, the wife of actor Javed Jaffrey. The report said forged documents were allegedly used to mislead investors, including members of the Jaffrey family.
23/10/2025
A report noted that Naved Jafri shared a reunion photo featuring Jaaved Jaaferi and Sanjay Dutt on social media. The post drew attention because it highlighted their long-standing friendship and resurfaced a nostalgic moment for fans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name(s) |
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| Full Name | Sayed Naved Ahmed Jafri |
| Nickname | NJ |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald (earlier black) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Saint Theresa's High School, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 11/02/2012 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sadrika Soni (engaged in 1993) |
Family
| Father | Jagdeep aka Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (actor) |
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| Mother | Sughra Begum |
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| Spouse | Sayeeda Kurlawala aka Sayeeda Jaffery (author, banker) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Award | SWALS Foundation Award (2020) | ||
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Favourites
| Actor | Arjun Rampal |
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| Actress | Zeenat Aman |
| Film | West Side Story (1961) |
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| Restaurant | Le Mangii in Mumbai |
| Food | Chicken |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Naved actively participated in extra-curricular activities during his school days. | |
| 2. In college, Naved and his brother Javed showcased their talent in dance competitions. | |
| 3. Naved gained fame for judging 'Boogie Woogie' with Javed Jafri and Ravi Behl. | |
| 4. He won a cash prize on Sony TV's show 'Power Couple' with his wife in 2015. | |
| 5. In 2017, Naved judged 'Indian Dance Week Season 4.' | |
| 6. He has modeled in charity fashion events. | |
| 7. Naved is often seen drinking at parties and events. | |
| 8. He enjoys smoking hookah while socializing with friends. | |
| 9. Naved has loved movies since he was young and collects old movie tickets. | |
| 10. He was honored with the Neetanjali Nritya Deep Certificate of Merit in 2019. | |
| 11. Besides 'Boogie Woogie,' Naved has been on shows like 'Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali' and 'C.I.D.' | |
| 12. He is the co-creator of India's first television dance reality show 'Boogie Woogie,' which ran for 17 years starting from 1996[2]. |
