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About Jay Thakkar

“Cinema isn’t just where I work — it’s where I belong.” –
Jay Thakkar

Jay Thakkar is an Indian Film Actor who has been passionately performing since 2004. For him, acting is far more than a profession — it is his home, school, temple, and the medium through which he channels raw, honest & real emotions to connect with audiences. Now celebrating 21 years in the Indian film industry, Jay continues to evolve, explore, and entertain across platforms and genres.

2025 is a landmark year for Jay Thakkar. Not only is he celebrating 21 years in the Indian film industry, but he’s also starring in two major Bollywood theatrical releases, both hitting the big screen in May:

Bhool Chuk Maaf – A heartwarming romantic comedy from Maddock Films, releasing on 9th May, alongside Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Raghubir Yadav, and more.
Kapkapiii – A horror-comedy rollercoaster from Bravo Entertainment and Zee Studios, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, releasing on 23rd May, starring alongside Shreyas Talpade and Tusshar Kapoor.

In both films, Jay plays one of the primary characters, marking a significant milestone in his cinematic journey
— a moment of deep gratitude, celebration, and creative fulfillment.

Jay Thakkar began his acting journey in 2004. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked on more than
400 ad films, 15 feature films, over 50 television shows, and more than 10 web series. His love for acting isn’t
just professional — it’s profoundly personal. For Jay, cinema is a space where he doesn’t just perform — he
lives, learns, unlearns, and evolves.

He is best known for his memorable roles in: UP65 on Jio Cinema as Mohit Maharaj Bro

Gullak – Season 4 on Sony LIV and TVF
Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2 on Sony TV as Bunty Miyaan
Laakhon Mein Ek on Amazon Prime Video as Bakri
Adrishyam on Sony LIV as a psychopathic terrorist villain opposite Divyanka Tripathi
Gutur Gu (India’s first silent comedy) on Sony Sab as Cheeku
Laagi Tujhse Lagan on Colors as Shethji
Ghar Ki Baat Hai and Ishaan by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment

He also starred internationally in the Hollywood-Russian film Rodina, playing one of the lead
characters, Ramish.

Jay has portrayed a wide spectrum of roles, from silent comedy to intense mythology. Some of his most challenging
characters include: Rakhbaan (Hatim on &TV) – an 86-year-old mythical villain

Banphool (Zee TV’s Mauka-E-Vardaat) – a psychologically unstable antagonist
King Dushasan (Sony’s Suryaputra Karn) – mythological royalty with gravitas

Each role demanded intricate makeup, unique accents, and immersive character work.

Beyond acting, Jay is a Maharashtra HSC Topper, a postgraduate in Mass Media (Marketing and Advertising), and an
enthusiast of fitness, fashion, and visual storytelling. He has a deep interest in cinematography, editing,
dubbing, and art direction, giving him a holistic understanding of filmmaking.

Jay balances his creative world with mindful living — valuing growth, service, humility, and personal evolution.
A strong believer in giving back, he is also a social worker, animal lover, and a student of various fitness
arts including Taekwondo, Karate, Calisthenics, and CrossFit.

Jay’s personal mantra: “Honesty saves everyone’s time.”