Jay Thakkar

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Jay Thakkar
Jay Thakkar during the Promotions of Jio Cinema's Web Series - 'UP65 Season-1 & Season-2'.jpg
Born15 November 1999
NationalityIndian
EducationMasters in Marketing & Advertising from Mumbai University, 2023 Bachelors in Mass Media from Mumbai University, 2021
OccupationFilm Actor
Years active2004–present
Website https://jaythakkarofficial.com/

Jay Thakkar is an Indian Film Actor working in the Bollywood Film Industry since 2004. [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, both of which were released on the same day, 23rd May 2025. [4] [5] [6] [7] His performance in Bhool Chuk Maaf earned praise for his comic timing and screen presence, while in Kapkapiii, he was appreciated for holding his ground and delivering humour alongside senior co-stars. [8] Media outlets highlighted this back-to-back release as a rare occurrence and a significant milestone in his acting career. [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] 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. [16] [17] [18]

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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. [19] [2] He also appeared in the show Boogie Woogie as celebrity guest performer. [20]

In 2008, Thakkar made his debut in Bollywood with the film Maan Gaye Mughal-E-Aazam. [21] In the same year he acted in Tv Serial Uttaran. [22] 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. [23] [24] In 2010, he appeared in the India's 1st Silent Comedy show Guturgu on Sab Tv and Fear Files on Zee TV. [25] [26] Thakkar played as Negative Lead-Rakhbaan in The Adventure of Hatim in 2013. [27] In the same year, he appeared in Hrithik Roshan starrer Main Krishna Hoon. [28] He played a negative character named Young Dushasana in Suryaputra Karn. [23] In 2019, he played a cameo role in the film Dream Girl. [29] 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. [18] [30] In 2024, he appeared in Sony Liv's Adrishyam and Gullak Season 4. [29] [17]

Filmography

YearMovie/TVCharacter NameNotes
2004Devrani JethaniMicky AhujaDebut in TV Series
2005Man Mein Hai Vishwaas
2006 Karan Apnaa Apnaa Surya
2007 Amber Dhara Jugnu
Boogie Woogie Celebrity Guest Performer
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal Aazam CameoDebut 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 AjjuBollywood film
2012 Guturgu Cheeku
Fear Files
2013 The Adventures of Hatim Rakhban
Main Krishna Hoon TempoBollywood film
2015 Suryaputra Karna Young Dushasana
2019 Dream Girl DirectorBollywood film
2020 Ek Dujey Ke Vaaste 2 Bunty Miyaan
2021 Mauka-E-Vardaat Banphool
2022 Ram Setu NishantBollywood film
2023 UP65 Mohit SharmaSeason 1 & 2
2024 Adrishyam Muzammil
Gullak Season 4 Suryanarayan
2025 Bhool Chuk Maaf SushilBollywood film
Kapkapiii Nanku

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 "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. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Gullak 4 Actor Jay Thakkar On Celebs Joining Politics: Most Actors Do This For Fame, Money And Not...| EXCLUSIVE". Times Now. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  4. "Actor Jay Thakkar Set to Shine With Back-to-Back Releases: 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' and 'Kapkapiii'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  5. "Jay Thakkar reunites with Rajkummar Rao in Bhool Chuk Maaf: He is a secure actor". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  6. Ganguly, Dharitri (6 June 2024). "Jay Thakkar Reunites with Shreyas Talpade in Kapkapiii: "We've Come So Far"". The Hans India. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  7. "Bhool Chuk Maaf actor Jay Thakkar on his life coming full circle with the comedy film". WION News. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  8. "Jay Thakkar calls working with Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor in Kapkapiii 'electric'". Times Now. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  9. "Jay Thakkar Says He 'Felt Like Cinematic Miracle' As His Films Bhool Chuk Maaf, Kapkapiii Hit Theatres On Same Day". The Daily Jagran. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  10. "Jay Thakkar talks about his role in Bhool Chuk Maaf, recalls Rajkummar Rao's sweet gesture". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  11. "Jay Thakkar reveals Bhool Chuk Maaf character inspired by Salman Khan". Times Now. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  12. "Jay Thakkar reacts to securing role in Bhool Chuk Maaf, praises co-star Rajkummar Rao". News18. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  13. "Jay Thakkar speaks about preparing for Bhool Chuk Maaf role opposite Rajkummar Rao". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  14. "Jay Thakkar reveals Bhool Chuk Maaf co-star Rajkummar Rao once played his father in a short film". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  15. "Bhool Chuk Maaf cast: Jay Thakkar joins Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's film". Filmibeat. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  16. "Actor Jay Thakkar opens up on working with Shreyas Talpade and director Sangeeth Sivan for their upcoming horror comedy". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  17. 1 2 Ganguly, Dharitri (6 June 2024). "Jay Thakkar opens up on playing Suryanarayana in Gullak 4". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  18. 1 2 Ganguly, Dharitri (2 June 2023). "Jay Thakkar plays protagonist in UP65". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  19. Desk, IWMBuzz Editorial (21 October 2017). "Jay Thakkar comes of age in Amazon Prime's web-series Laakhon Mein Ek". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 29 June 2024.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  20. Thakkar, Actor Jay. "Actor Jay Thakkar". Actor Jay Thakkar Official Website | Indian Film Actor. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  21. desk4 (13 September 2019). "Jay Thakkar Took Eco-Friendly Ganpati Few Notches Higher". balkaninews.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. Correspondent, D. C. (23 May 2024). "Jay Thakkar on working with Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor in Kapkapiii". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 June 2024.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  23. 1 2 "Jay Thakkar to don a negative role in Sony TV's Suryaputra Karn". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  24. "I have had my struggles, but I am happy to be where I am today: Jay Thakkar". The Times of India. 15 July 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  25. "Jay Thakkar back with Gutur Gu!". The Times of India. 10 January 2013. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  26. "Jay Thakkar, Shlesh Raja and Prince Shah in Zee TV's Fear Files". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  27. "Jay Thakkar to play the negative Rakwan in Life OK's The Adventures of Hatim". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  28. "CID kid's special episode". The Times of India. 24 January 2013. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  29. 1 2 Ghosal, Sharmistha (11 January 2024). "Actor Jay Thakkar on playing a psycho terrorist in upcoming series, Adrishyam". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  30. "EXCLUSIVE! Ansh Pandit JOINS the cast of Pranksters". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.