EXCLUSIVE: Jaaved Jaaferi Believes Social Media Following Doesn’t Translate Into Ticket Sales; Says, “Look At The Biggest Of Stars…”

Jaaved Jaaferi is a celebrated Indian actor, comedian, and voice artist known for his sharp humor, energetic dance moves, and versatile performances. From starring in hit comedy films like Dhamaal to winning hearts as the host of Boogie Woogie. He has been a prominent figure in Indian entertainment. His iconic Hindi dubbing for Takeshi’s Castle further cemented his popularity. With a career spanning films, television, and animation. Jaaved continues to entertain audiences with his unique blend of wit and talent. In an exclusive interview, Jaaved Jaaferi talks about actors being on social media and how it doesn’t really mean anything.

Jaaved Jaaferi On Social Media

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Jaaved Jaaferi shares an anecdote about use of social media. He says, “No no, look, for a film actor, his film will speak his work will speak. For a cricketer, his performance, at the end of the day that’s what matters. Agar woh perform nahi kare… let’s talk about cricketers, all the advertisements they get, which is a by-product but which somehow becomes the main product, it’s all dependent on how you perform and the same thing applies to an actor, does social media following translate into tickets? It doesn’t, look at the biggest of stars… no way. It is their film and their work which finally speaks, and the audience takes that and that’s the criteria. It’s got nothing to do with, ‘I’ve got 80 million or 100 million.’ Show me one case where it has translated to tickets.”

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Avantika Dasani On Films Getting Organic Reach

When asked if films should get more organic reach rather than just social media promotions, Avantika said, “I mean we would want it that way, we would definitely would want it that way, that it reaches organically and people hear about it and know about it but, I think it’s used as a tool of information, a medium to let people know about it.”

About Inn Galiyon Mein

Inn Galiyon Mein is a 2025 Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Avinash Das. The film features Jaaved Jaaferi, Vivaan Shah, and Avantika Dassani in pivotal roles. It explores the love story of a young couple from different faiths within the lower economic strata, highlighting India’s rich diversity. Jaaved Jaaferi portrays a character who acts as a bridge between communities in the neighborhood. The film was released theatrically on March 14, 2025.

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Interview transcribed & written by Harsh Nargolkar

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Aakruti Bagla

With over 4 years of experience, Aakruti Bagla is a Bollywood and Television enthusiast working as a content writer and anchor in Bollywood Bubble. Whether reporting on red carpet moments or diving into long-form features, she aims to tell stories that resonate with readers and reveal the people behind the personas.