Jackie Shroff facts for kids
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Jackie Shroff
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Shroff in 2011
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Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff
1 February 1957 Bombay, Bombay State, India
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| Other names | Jaggu Dada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Children | Tiger Shroff Krishna Shroff |
| Relatives | Ranjan Dutt (father-in-law) |
Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff (born on February 1, 1957), famously known as Jackie Shroff, is a well-known Indian actor and former model. He is from Mumbai, Maharashtra, and has mostly worked in Hindi cinema. He has been acting for over 40 years and has appeared in more than 250 films in 13 different languages! He has also won many awards, including four Filmfare Awards.
Jackie Shroff first appeared in a small role in the film Swami Dada (1982). He then got his big break as the main actor in Subhash Ghai's hit action movie Hero (1983). This film made him famous very quickly. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he starred in many successful films. Some of these include Karma (1986), Ram Lakhan (1989), Khalnayak (1993), Rangeela (1995), and Border (1997). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in Parinda (1989). He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for 1942: A Love Story and Rangeela.
In the 2000s, Jackie Shroff started taking on more supporting roles and sometimes played characters with a negative side. He appeared in films like Mission Kashmir (2000), Devdas (2002), Dhoom 3 (2013), and Happy New Year (2014). He has also acted in films in other languages, such as Punjabi, Konkani, Tamil, and Telugu.
Besides acting, Jackie Shroff is also an environmentalist, meaning he cares a lot about nature. He is married to Ayesha Dutt, who is a model and producer. They have two children: their son, Tiger Shroff, is also an actor, and their daughter, Krishna Shroff, is an entrepreneur.
Early Life and Beginnings
Growing Up in Mumbai
Jackie Shroff was born Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff on February 1, 1957, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. His father, Kakubhai Haribhai Shroff, was from Gujarat. His mother was from Turkmenistan and had to leave her home country during a difficult time. She traveled with her family to Ladakh, then to Delhi, and finally settled in Mumbai.
Jackie's father came from a family of merchants, but they lost their money. His father had to leave home when he was 17. He met Jackie's mother when they were both teenagers and later got married.
School and Early Jobs
Jackie Shroff left junior college after finishing 11th grade because his family didn't have much money. He tried to become an apprentice chef at Taj Hotels and a flight attendant at Air India, but he wasn't accepted for either job because he didn't have enough qualifications.
He then started working as a travel agent. One day, someone from an advertising agency saw him at a bus stop and asked if he would be interested in modeling. This led to his first photo shoot for a suit shirt, which started his modeling career.
A teacher from an acting school, Aasha K Chandra, asked Jackie to join her classes. He wasn't sure at first, but when he heard that Dev Anand's son, Suneil Anand, was also attending, he decided to enroll. Suneil Anand introduced Jackie to his father, Dev Anand, who gave Jackie his very first acting role.
How He Got His Name
When he was a child, one of his school friends gave him the nickname "Jackie." Later, when filmmaker Subhash Ghai launched him in the movie Hero, he decided to keep the name "Jackie" for his screen name. Jackie Shroff still visits his childhood home in the Teen Batti area of Mumbai regularly.
Acting Career
First Steps in Films
Jackie Shroff made his acting debut in Dev Anand's 1982 film Swami Dada. In his first meeting with Dev Anand, he was offered a big role, but later the role went to another actor. Jackie ended up playing a small, uncredited role as one of the bad guys.
In 1983, Subhash Ghai chose Jackie Shroff for the main role in the action-romance film Hero. He starred alongside Meenakshi Sheshadri. The movie was a huge success and made both Jackie and Meenakshi instant stars. Jackie continued to work in many of Subhash Ghai's films after that.
After Hero, Jackie Shroff starred in other successful films like Andar Baahar (1984), Jaanoo, and Yudh (both 1985). In 1986, he was in Karma, which was the highest-earning film of that year. He also had hits like Ram Lakhan, Tridev, and Parinda (all 1989). His performance in Parinda earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Success in the 1990s
The 1990s were also a very successful time for Jackie Shroff. He appeared in popular films such as Saudagar (1991), Khalnayak (1993), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Rangeela (1995), and Border (1997). During this time, he was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Gardish. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor two times in a row for 1942: A Love Story and Rangeela.
Roles in the 2000s and Beyond
In the 2000s, Jackie Shroff took on more supporting roles. He appeared in films like Mission Kashmir (2000), Devdas (2002), and Hulchul (2004). He was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain for Mission Kashmir. He also acted in a children's film called Bhoot Ukle in 2006.
Jackie Shroff also started acting in films in other Indian languages. In 2017, he made his debut in Konkani cinema with the film Soul Curry, for which he won the Goa State Award for Best Actor. He also appeared in another Konkani film called Kantaar in 2019.
More recently, he has been seen in films like Paltan (2018), Bharat (2019), and Saaho (2019). He is also part of the cast for Housefull 5, which is expected to be released in 2025.
Television Appearances
Jackie Shroff has also hosted several television shows, including Lehrein and Chirtrahar. He was also known for hosting Missing, a show about people who disappeared. He was a judge on the magic show India's Magic Star in 2010. In 2014, he and his son, Tiger Shroff, appeared on the comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil. In 2019, Jackie Shroff made his debut in digital series with Criminal Justice.
Voice Acting
Jackie Shroff has also lent his voice for dubbing films into Hindi.
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release |
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| Bhola Shankar | Chiranjeevi | Bhola Shankar aka Shankar | Hindi | Telugu | 2023 | 2023 |
Personal Life
Family Life
Jackie Shroff married his longtime girlfriend, Ayesha Dutt, on June 5, 1987, which was also her birthday. Ayesha is a model who later became a film producer. Together, they run a media company called Jackie Shroff Entertainment Limited. They have two children: their son, Tiger Shroff, who is a famous actor, and their daughter, Krishna Shroff, who is an entrepreneur and filmmaker.
Helping Others and the Environment
Jackie Shroff is very passionate about the environment. He owns an organic farm where he grows organic plants, trees, and herbs. He is also the brand ambassador for Thalassemia India, an organization that helps people with a blood disorder called Thalassemia.
Over the years, he has supported many important causes. He has helped raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and worked to stop female foeticide (the illegal practice of ending a pregnancy based on the baby's gender). He has also provided money to help underprivileged children get medical treatment and education. In 2021, he donated an ambulance to an animal shelter in memory of his pet dog, Rocky.
Awards and Achievements
Jackie Shroff has received many awards and honors throughout his career.
- 1990: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Parinda
- 1994: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Gardish
- 1994: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Khalnayak
- 1995: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – 1942: A Love Story
- 1996: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Rangeela
- 1997: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Agni Sakshi
- 2001: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role – Mission Kashmir
- 2002: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Yaadein
- 2003: Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Devdas
- 2011: Won: Vikatan Awards for Best Villain – Aaranya Kaandam
- 2017: Won: Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award
- 2018: Won: Filmfare Short Film Award for Best Actor — Khujli
- 2018: Won: Best Actor Award for the Konkani film Soul Curry at Goa State Awards ceremony
He has also received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree for his important contributions to the world of cinema from Invertis University.
See also
In Spanish: Jackie Shroff para niños
