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'''Jafar''' is an [[evil]] [[fictional character|character]] and the main [[antagonist]] of [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] ''[[Aladdin (1992 movie)|Aladdin]]'' [[movies]]. He is played by [[Jonathan Freeman (actor)|Jonathan Freeman]] in the 1992 movie and musical.

== His life ==
Jafar was born in someplace of [[Arabia]], most likely in the kingdom [[Agrabah]].  Because he was ugly and poor, he was not happy for many years. Once, Jafar found a [[baston]] that can [[Hypnosis|hypnotize]] people. Jafar use it to brainwash the [[Sultan]]. He became Agrabah's [[vizier]] and moved into the palace. One day, at the [[market]], Jafar met the [[parrot]] Iago and they became friends. The two planned to take the Sultan's treasure but they found something better: a [[magic]] [[lamp]]. Inside the lamp was a [[genie]] who granted [[wish]]es. Jafar use his first wish to become the Sultan. When the royal family refused to bow to him, Jafar made a wish to become a powerful [[wizard]]. Jafar took control of Agrabah and decided to [[decorate]] the [[palace]]. He painted the [[throne]] room red and filled it with [[gold]]. He also replaced the throne which was in the shape of an [[elephant]] into a throne shaped like a [[snake]].  Because of Jafar's bad [[luck]], Aladdin defeated him and ended his plans for power. He returns in the sequel of the first Aladdin in ''Aladdin, Return of Jafar''.

[[Category:Aladdin (Disney) characters]]
[[Category:Fictional Arabs]]
[[Category:Fictional demons and devils]]
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