Masters in Marketing & Advertising from Mumbai University, 2023 Bachelors in Mass Media from Mumbai University, 2021
Film Actor
Jay Thakkar is an Indian film actor.[1][2][3] He is primarily known for his acting in Bollywood movies such as Bhool Chuk Maaf alongside Rajkummar Rao and Kapkapiii alongside Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor. [4][5][6]
He is also known for playing primary roles in series like UP65 Season 1 & 2, Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2, Laakhon Me Ek, Laagi Tujhse Lagan and India's first silent comedy show - Gutur Gu season 1 & 2.[7]
Biography
Thakkar belongs to Mumbai, Maharashtra.[3]
He made his acting debut as television actor with the project Devrani Jethani in 2004.[3] He acted in Ekta Kapoor’s Man Mein Hai Vishwaas in 2005.[1] In the year 2006, thakkar played a character named Surya in Karam Apnaa Apnaa and played as Jugnu in Amber Dhara in 2007.[8][2] He also appeared in the show Boogie Woogie as celebrity guest performer.[9]
In 2008, Thakkar made his debut in Bollywood with the film Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Aazam.[10] In the same year he acted in Tv Serial Uttaran.[11] In 2009, he acted in the project like Laagi Tujhse Lagan, Ladies Special and Accident on Hill Road, Ghar Ki Baat Hai and Pavitra Rishta.[12][13] In 2010, he appeared in the India's 1st Silent Comedy show Guturgu on Sab Tv and Fear Files on Zee TV.[14][15] Thakkar played as Negative Lead-Rakhbaan in The Adventure of Hatim in 2013.[16] In the same year, he appeared in Hrithik Roshan starrer Main Krishna Hoon.[17] He played a negative character named Young Dushasana in Suryaputra Karn.[12] In 2019, he played a cameo role in the film Dream Girl.[18] Thakkar acted in Ek Dujey Ke Vaaste 2 in 2020, Mauka E Vardaat in 2021, Ram Setu and Pranksters in 2022 and UP65 in 2023.[19][20] In 2024, he appeared in Sony Liv's Adrishyam and Gullak Season 4.[18][21]
Filmography
| Year | Movie/TV | Character Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Devrani Jethani | Micky Ahuja | Debut in TV Series |
| 2005 | Man Mein Hai Vishwaas | ||
| 2006 | Karan Apnaa Apnaa | Surya | |
| 2007 | Amber Dhara | Jugnu | |
| Boogie Woogie | Celebrity Guest Performer | ||
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal Aazam | Cameo | Debut in Bollywood |
| Uttaran | Taklu | ||
| 2009 | Laagi Tujhse Lagan | Sethji | |
| Ghar Ki Baat Hai | Happy Singh | ||
| Pavitra Rishta | Chotu | ||
| Ladies Special | Tony Chadda | ||
| Accident on Hill Road | Ajju | Bollywood film | |
| 2012 | Guturgu | Cheeku | |
| Fear Files | |||
| 2013 | The Adventures of Hatim | Rakhban | |
| Main Krishna Hoon | Tempo | Bollywood film | |
| 2015 | Suryaputra Karna | Young Dushasana | |
| 2019 | Dream Girl | Director | Bollywood film |
| 2020 | Ek Dujey Ke Vaaste 2 | Bunty Miyaan | |
| 2021 | Mauka-E-Vardaat | Banphool | |
| 2022 | Ram Setu | Nishant | Bollywood film |
| 2023 | UP65 | Mohit Sharma | Season 1 & 2 |
| 2024 | Adrishyam | Muzammil | |
| Gullak Season 4 | Suryanarayan | ||
| 2025 | Bhool Chuk Maaf | Sushil | Bollywood film |
| Kapkapiii | Nanku |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Uttaran fame Jay Thakkar shares his joy on completing 20 years in the Industry; says 'I still consider myself a learner and a hustler'. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Uttaran fame Jay Thakkar on how his journey in showbiz started, says 'one of my neighbours advised my mom to enroll me in the entertainment industry' - Exclusive. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gullak 4 Actor Jay Thakkar On Celebs Joining Politics: Most Actors Do This For Fame, Money And Not...| EXCLUSIVE. Times Now(2024-06-22). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Actor Jay Thakkar Set to Shine With Back-to-Back Releases: 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' and 'Kapkapiii'. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar reunites with Rajkummar Rao in Bhool Chuk Maaf: He is a secure actor. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar Reunites with Shreyas Talpade in Kapkapiii: “We’ve Come So Far”, Ganguly, Dharitri(2024-06-06). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Actor Jay Thakkar opens up on working with Shreyas Talpade and director Sangeeth Sivan for their upcoming horror comedy. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar comes of age in Amazon Prime's web-series Laakhon Mein Ek, Desk, IWMBuzz Editorial. IWMBuzz(21 October 2017). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Actor Jay Thakkar, Thakkar, Actor Jay. Actor Jay Thakkar Official Website | Indian Film Actor. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar Took Eco-Friendly Ganpati Few Notches Higher, desk4. balkaninews.com(2019-09-13). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar on working with Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor in Kapkapiii, Correspondent, D. C.. Deccan Chronicle(2024-05-23). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Jay Thakkar to don a negative role in Sony TV's Suryaputra Karn. www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ I have had my struggles, but I am happy to be where I am today: Jay Thakkar. The Times of India(2023-07-15). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar back with Gutur Gu!. The Times of India(2013-01-10). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar, Shlesh Raja and Prince Shah in Zee TV's Fear Files. www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar to play the negative Rakwan in Life OK's The Adventures of Hatim. www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ CID kid's special episode. The Times of India(2013-01-24). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Actor Jay Thakkar on playing a psycho terrorist in upcoming series, Adrishyam, Ghosal, Sharmistha. Indulgexpress(2024-01-11). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar plays protagonist in UP65, Ganguly, Dharitri. Indulgexpress(2023-06-02). Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE! Ansh Pandit JOINS the cast of Pranksters. www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ Jay Thakkar opens up on playing Suryanarayana in Gullak 4, Ganguly, Dharitri. Indulgexpress(2024-06-06). Retrieved 2024-06-29.