Jackie Shroff, whose full name is Jaikishen Kakubhai Shroff, is a renowned Indian actor in the Hindi film industry (Bollywood). He was born on February 1, 1957, in Udgir, Maharashtra. Jackie Shroff has established himself as a versatile actor and has appeared in numerous successful films over the years.
Early Life:
Jackie Shroff was born into a Gujarati family. He spent his early years in the Girgaum area of Mumbai. Before entering the film industry, he studied at St. Theresa’s High School in Mumbai.
Debut in Bollywood:
Jackie Shroff made his Bollywood debut with the film “Swami Dada” in 1982, but it was his role in Subhash Ghai’s “Hero” (1983) that brought him widespread recognition and established him as a leading actor in the industry. “Hero” was a massive success and marked the beginning of Jackie Shroff’s illustrious career.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Jackie Shroff appeared in a string of successful films, earning him the nickname “Jackie.” Some of his notable films from this period include Teri Meherbaniyan (1985), Karma (1986), Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987), Jawab Hum Denge (1987), Ram Lakhan (1989), Parinda (1989), Saudagar (1991), Khalnayak (1993), Gardish (1993), Agni Shakshi (1996), Border (1997) and Bandhan (1998). His performances were often praised for their intensity and authenticity.
Jackie Shroff’s collaboration with director Subhash Ghai was particularly successful, and they worked together in several hit films, Hero, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak and Trimurti.
His role as the lovable, larger-than-life protagonist in “Rangeela” (1995) showcased his versatility as an actor.
Career Highlight:
In the 2000s and beyond, Jackie Shroff continued to act in a variety of films, exploring different genres. Some of his notable works in this phase of his career include Mission Kashmir (2000), Devdas (2002), Hulchul (2004), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Dhoom 3 (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Housefull 3 (2016), Bharat (2019) and Sooryavanshi (2021). Shroff’s work in other languages include – Punjabi film Sardar Saab (2017), Konkani film Soul Curry (2017), Tamil film Bigil (2019), Jailer (2023) and Telugu film Saaho (2019).
Apart from Hindi films, Jackie Shroff has also acted in various regional films, including Marathi, Bengali, and Kannada movies. His performances in these films have also been well-received.
Personal Life:
Jackie Shroff is married to Ayesha Shroff, and the couple has two children – a son named Tiger Shroff, who has also ventured into acting, and a daughter named Krishna Shroff.
Recognition and Awards:
Throughout his career, Jackie Shroff has received several awards and nominations for his performances. 1990: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Parinda, 1995: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – 1942: A Love Story, 1996: Won: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Rangeela, 2007: Special Honour Jury Award for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
2011: Won: Vikatan Awards for Best Villain – Aaranya Kaandam, 2014: Won: The Original Rockstar GQ, 2016: Won: HT Most Stylish Living Legend Award, 2017: Won: Raj Kapoor Award – Received by actress Raakhee: 30 April 2017, 2017: Won: Received the 20th anniversary of JP Dutta’s Border movie Award: 12 June 2017, 2017: Won: Recipient of National Award-Hindi Cinema Gaurav Samman at Vigyan Bhawan, 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, Invertis University facilitated him a Doctor of Arts for his contribution on the field of cinema. he has been appreciated for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Jackie has hosted many television shows like Lehrein, Chirtrahar and Missing. In 2019, he made his OTT debut with the series Criminal Justice.
Jackie Shroff’s charismatic personality, unique style, and memorable performances have made him a beloved figure in the Indian film industry, and he continues to be an active and respected actor.