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.