Jeetu Verma

Jeetu Verma
Born	Jitendra Badriprasad Verma 1967 (age 57–58)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1996 – present

Jitendra Badriprasad Verma (also Jitendra Singh Jadaun, born 1967),^[1] better known as Jeetu Verma, is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in Hindi cinema. He is best known for the role of Jojo in the 1998 film Soldier, his other notable appearances include Humraaz (2002) and Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) both also as Jojo, The Fall (2006), Bodyguard (2011), Bol Bachchan (2012) and Son of Sardaar (2012). In 2020, he appeared in the Amazon Prime Video original show Mirzapur. As part of the ensemble cast of Bol Bachchan he was nominated for the People's Choice Award for Favourite Ensemble Cast and the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

His father Badriprasad Jaidev Verma was a stunt man in 1960s and 70s Hindi films and was a horse trainer for films such as Sholay (1975). His brothers Mahendra and Manohar Verma are action choreographers, while his brothers Tinnu and Pappu Verma are stuntmen.

Verma was seriously injured by stone pelters near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan amid production controversies in the state during the shooting of Padmavaat (2018).^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

Filmography

• The Maharaja's Daughter (1994, TV series)
• Sapoot (1996) as Manik
• Auzaar (1997) as Jai Thakur
• Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) as Zoravar's henchman
• Soldier (1998) as Jojo
• Arjun Pandit (1999) as Haldiram's henchman
• China Gate (1998) as Jageera's brother
• Jaanwar (1999) as Sapna's uncle
• Rajakumarudu (1999, Telugu film)
• Badal (2000) as Rafiq, terrorist
• Kunwara (2000) as Prithvi Thakur's henchman
• Deewaanapan (2001)
• Moksha (2001)
• Karz: The Burden of Truth (2002)
• Kranti (2002) as running man in traffic
• Humraaz (2002) as Jojo Fernandes
• Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002) as Sajid
• Khushi (2003)
• Talaash: The Hunt Begins...(2003) as Junior, Black John's brother
• Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) as Jojo D'Costa
• Deewana Main Deewana (2005) as Police Officer
• Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005)
• The Fall (2006) as Indian/orange picker
• Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006)
• Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007) as Makrana
• Ishaara (2008)
• Kisse Pyaar Karoon? (2009)
• Shadow (2009)
• Team: The Force (2009)
• Golmaal 3 (2010) as an antagonist
• No Problem (2010) as Marcos' goon
• Sheetalbhabi.com (2010) as Vishal (special appearance)
• Bodyguard (2011)
• Don Ke Baad Kaun (2011)
• Double Dhamaal (2011)
• Bol Bachchan (2012) as Vikrant Raghuvanshi
• Son of Sardaar (2012)
• Zanjeer (2013)
• Jai Ho (2014)
• Action Jackson (2014) as Chotu
• Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015)
• Rangoon (2017)
• Raabta (2017)
• Mirzapur (2020, TV series) as Stained-teeth Goon in the episodes "Khargosh" (#2) and "Viklaang Quota" (#3) of season 2
• Andaaz 2 (2025) as Yeda Anna

References

1. Verma, Jeetu [@jeetuverma_jojo]; (22 May 2025). "A tribute to unmatched valor and sacrifice. Kesari Veer brings to life the legendary courage of those who stood strong against all odds. Experience the power of true heroism. #KesariVeer #LegacyOfBravery #HistoricalEpic #HonorAndGlory congratulations to @suniel.shetty @soorajpancholi @dir_prince_dhiman for making an exceptional film" – via Instagram.
2. "Actor Jeetu Verma attacked in Chittorgarh; could lose an eye". Mumbai Mirror. There is a 40-km patch of forest area near Chittorgarh, which is en route. It was broad daylight and Jeetu was sitting next to the driver in the front seat. Suddenly, some locals started pelting their car. The driver picked up speed but the stones kept coming. One hit the windshield and it cracked. Jeetu's eye was hit and bleeding profusely even as the driver raced away
3. "Actor Jeetu Verma attacked with stones in Chittorgarh, might lose sight". Hindustan Times. April 2017.
4. "Shocking! Actor Jeetu Verma ATTACKED badly, could be blinded permanently!". India.com.
5. "Disturbing! Actor Jeetu Verma attacked in Chittorgarh, might lose an eye". Daily News & Analysis. 1 April 2017.
6. "Actor Jeetu Verma attacked in Rajasthan; eye damaged, may never be able to see again". Free Press Journal. 1 April 2017.

External links

• Jeetu Verma at IMDb