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Jay Thakkar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 November 1999

Age24 Years

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister - Mahima Thakkar

Jay Thakkar Biography

Jay Thakkar is an Indian actor from Mumbai known for television, film and web work since childhood. He has appeared in shows such as Amber Dhara and C.I.D,

Early life and background

Jay Thakkar was born on 15 November 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Raised in the same city that remains his hometown, he completed his schooling at MCC College and went on to study at Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce in Mumbai. He earned top marks early in his academic career, including a standout performance in his F.Y.B.M.M. exams and a high score in his 12th HSC examinations, where he ranked at the top in Maharashtra in Statistics and Probability. Jay later pursued postgraduate studies in Mass Media Marketing and Advertising.

Career

Thakkar began working in the entertainment industry as a child. Records indicate he started acting around the age of eight and appeared in advertisement work at a very young age. His early screen credits include television appearances in Amber Dhara (2007) and roles in serials such as Uttaran, Laagi Tujhse Lagan, Gutur Gu, C.I.D., and Choti Si Zindagi. His on-screen career spans television, films and web series, with a film debut listed as Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008) and participation in films including Accident on the Hill Road (2009), Madholal Keep Walking (2009), Main Krishna Hoon (2013) and Dream Girl (2019).

On the digital front, Jay has been part of web projects including Laakhon Mein Ek (Season 1) on Amazon Prime in 2017, Ek Dujey Ke Vaaste – Season 2 (2021), and UP65 (2023). He has also been associated with a 2015 international shoot for a Hollywood-Russian film titled Rodina.

Thakkar has worked across formats from reality television—participating in Boogie Woogie—to serial dramas and advertising. Awards and recognitions attributed to him include several national and industry honours such as the Kutch Shakti National Award, Colors Golden Petal Award, Indian Telly Award, IFA Award Vividhaa Award, an International Award for Best Actor, and a National Award for Youngest Entertainer.

Public profile

Physically, Jay Thakkar is listed at approximately 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall and around 60 kg (132 lbs). His eye colour is dark brown and his hair is black. He maintains a fitness-focused lifestyle: he trains in boxing, practices Taekwondo and Karate, and follows calisthenics and CrossFit routines. Cycling is a favorite daily activity for him, and he is known to be a dog lover who shares that interest on social platforms.

Thakkar and his family practice the Hindu faith. He has spoken about the struggles he faced early in his career, describing repeated auditions and rejections, long travel to casting calls and financial challenges. Those experiences preceded commercial work and the gradual building of a professional portfolio that now includes television, film, web projects and advertising campaigns.

Personal life

Jay Thakkar is unmarried. His immediate family includes a sister named Mahima Thakkar; names of his parents are not publicly listed. He follows Lord Ganesha devotionally and frequently posts related imagery on his social accounts. Among his personal preferences, he lists actor Shah Rukh Khan as a favorite, enjoys drinks such as thandai, coffee and tea, and cites a personal quote: "Honesty Saves Everyone’s Time."

Latest updates

Recent credits include the web series UP65 (2023). He continues to be active across multiple entertainment formats while pursuing interests in various filmmaking crafts such as cinematography, production design, editing and dubbing. Jay remains engaged with public events, often appearing as a chief guest, and maintains a public-facing presence on social media where he shares fitness routines, cycling outings and moments with pets.
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Recent Work

UP65

Web series credit listed for 2023

2023
Laakhon Mein Ek – Season 1

Web series that aired on Amazon Prime (2017)

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Television debut in Amber Dhara (2007)
  2. Film debut in Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008)
  3. Appearances across television, film and web series including C.I.D., Laakhon Mein Ek and UP65
  4. Recipient of multiple national and industry awards
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay Thakkar born?

15 November 1999

What is Jay Thakkar known for?

Actor

What is Jay Thakkar’s marital status?

Unmarried