Jackie Shroff

Jackie Shroff

Facts

Real Name: He was born as Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff in Mumbai on 1 February 1957.

Mixed Heritage: His father was Gujarati, while his mother was a Turkish woman from Kazakhstan. 

Humble Beginnings: Before films, Jackie worked as a cook’s assistant and even tried his luck in modeling before being spotted by Subhash Ghai. 

Breakthrough Role: His debut as a lead actor in Hero (1983) made him an overnight sensation.

Polyglot Actor: He has acted in films across 13 languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Konkani, Oriya, Bhojpuri, and even English. 

Filmfare Awards: He has won four Filmfare Awards during his career. 

Philanthropy: Jackie is known for his charitable work, especially in supporting underprivileged children and environmental causes. 

Family Life: He married model and producer Ayesha Dutt in 1987, and they have two children—actor Tiger Shroff and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff. 

Nickname: Fondly called Jaggu Dada by fans and colleagues, reflecting his friendly and down-to-earth personality.