Full Name: Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff (Jackie Shroff)
Date of Birth: February 1, 1957
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1982–present
Spouse: Ayesha Shroff (m. 1987)
Children: Tiger Shroff (Actor), Krishna Shroff
Early Life & Background
Jackie Shroff was born into a humble Gujarati family in Mumbai. His father was of Gujarati descent, and his mother was a Turkish-Kazakh who had fled to India during the Russian Revolution.
Before entering Bollywood, he worked as a travel agent and also did modeling. His rugged looks and charming personality helped him get noticed in the entertainment industry.
Bollywood Career
Debut & Stardom (1980s-1990s)
Jackie made his debut with “Swami Dada” (1982), but his big break came with Subhash Ghai’s “Hero” (1983), where he played the lead opposite Meenakshi Seshadri. The film was a massive hit, making him an overnight star.
Following this, he appeared in several successful films:
- Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
- Karma (1986)
- Ram Lakhan (1989)
- Parinda (1989) – Won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor
- Tridev (1989)
- Saudagar (1991)
- Gardish (1993)
He became known for his versatility, playing romantic, action, and serious roles with equal ease.
Later Career & Supporting Roles (2000-Present)
In the 2000s, Jackie Shroff transitioned into playing character roles, often as a mentor or villain. Some notable performances include:
- Mission Kashmir (2000)
- Devdas (2002) – Played Shah Rukh Khan’s father.
- Yaadein (2001)
- Bhagam Bhag (2006)
- Dhoom 3 (2013)
- Brothers (2015)
- Radhe (2021)
He has also worked in regional cinema, including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali films.
Awards & Achievements
- Filmfare Best Actor Award (Parinda, 1990)
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Nomination (1942: A Love Story, Rangeela, Devdas)
- Special Honors for his contribution to Indian cinema
Personal Life
Jackie Shroff married Ayesha Shroff in 1987. The couple runs a film production company. Their son Tiger Shroff is a Bollywood action star, and their daughter Krishna Shroff is a fitness entrepreneur.
Interesting Facts
- Known for his cool and carefree attitude, he often uses Mumbai slang in interviews.
- A big nature lover, actively supports environmental causes.
- Has worked in over 220+ films across different languages.
Legacy
Jackie Shroff remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic actors, known for his unique style, powerful performances, and evergreen personality.
