Jayant has played character roles in movies like Heat and Dust (1983) directed by James Ivory, Rockford, in the Indian sci-fi thriller Alag, in the 2008 blockbuster Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and in 3 Idiots (2009) movie as interview panel head.
Jayant has appeared in significant roles in movies like Heat and Dust (1983) directed by James Ivory, Rockford, in the Indian sci-fi thriller Alag, in the successful film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and in the notable movie 3 Idiots where he was the head of the interview panel.