Jaaved Jaaferi said today’s dance reality shows feel repetitive and lack originality despite strong talent. He recalled Boogie Woogie as a truly original format. On the work front, he was last seen in De De Pyaar De 2 and will next appear in Mayasabha
Jaaved Jaaferi
Jaaved Jaaferi is a name synonymous with some of Indian television’s most iconic entertainment shows. From being a beloved judge on Boogie Woogie to lending his energetic voice as the narrator of Takeshi’s Castle, Jaaved carved a unique space for himself and earned a massive fan following. However, despite his deep association with dance-based reality shows, the actor has expressed disappointment with how the genre has evolved over the years.
Jaaved Jaaferi reacts to reality shows on TV
In a recent interview with Times of India, Jaaved shared that most dance reality shows today feel repetitive, even though their formats may differ on paper. According to him, the visual presentation and overall structure lack originality. He pointed out that while there is no shortage of talent, very few shows manage to stand out or feel memorable. In his words, “They all look the same. While the formats evolve, the core presentation rarely does. There's great talent around but when it comes to the shows, nothing really stands out.”
Reflecting on the era of Boogie Woogie, Jaaved highlighted how different the creative environment was back then. He explained that dancers today have easy access to global content online and often pick up styles from across the world. “Today, dancers watch everything online and pick up styles from all over the world. We did not have the kind of exposure back then,” he said. He added that Boogie Woogie worked because it was original and not inspired by any international format. “Our show was original. It wasn’t copied. If it ever comes back, it has to be version 2, different and fresh,” he stressed.
Boogie Woogie, which aired from 1996 to 2014, was one of India’s earliest talent-based reality shows. Co-hosted and judged by Jaaved alongside Naved Jafri and Ravi Behl, the show played a crucial role in popularising dance on Indian television and introduced audiences to a new form of interactive entertainment.
On the work front
On the film front, Jaaved was last seen in De De Pyaar De 2, released in November 2025. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh and his son Meezaan Jafri. Jaaved’s dance face-off with Meezaan in the song “3 Shaukk” became a viral sensation online. He will next be seen in Rahi Anil Barve’s fantasy thriller Mayasabha, slated for release on January 16, 2026.
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