Bhubaneswar: For his rugged looks, charismatic screen presence, and unique style, cine aficionados croon .. tu mera hero hai….
This actor-star turns 69 on Sunday. A very Happy 68th birthday to Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff aka Jackie Shroff aka Jaggu Dada. God bless him long and healthy future.
With no classes or lessons on acting, this model from Mumbai went on to grab the limelight as a star in the 80s and 90s and his acting career lists a hefty 250 films.
The star had left a legacy in the world of cinema by winning four Filmfare Awards. Jackie Shroff was one of the leading actors of Indian cinema in the 1980s and the 1990s era.
After making an uncredited small appearance in Dev Anand helmed Swami Dada (1982), Shroff stormed to the B-town stardom when Subhash Ghai made him lead star in his actioner film Hero in 1983.
The actioner turned blockbuster. Jackie Shroff became an overnight star.
He has been the “Hero." The actor in his first film played a rebellious yet lovable Jackie Dada/Jai Kishan, a criminal who kidnaps the daughter of Police Commissioner. The portrayal of a goon who reforms for love resonated superbly with the audiences and made him a leading HERO in Hindi films.
JAGGU DADA ERA STARTS
This beloved actor of Indian Hindi Cinema has been affectionately known as "Jaggu Dada." He has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Subhash Ghai again casted Jaggu Dada in his multi-starrer blockbuster "Karma (1986)," with Dilip Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Poonam Dhillon. The film became the highest grossing movie of 1986 and Jackie received praises for his action.
.He had acted in many more films. List of his well known films are:
- Andar Baahar (1984)
- Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
- Jaanoo (1985)
- Yudh (1985)
- Palay Khan (1986),
- Allah Rakha (1986)
- Dahleez (1986)
- Uttar Dakshin (1987)
- Falak (1988)
- Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989)
- Tridev (1989)
- Kala Bazaar (1989)
- Vardi (1989).
JACKIE MINUS SUBHASH GHAI SHOW
It is the film Kaash released in the year 1987, when Jackie had grown big without Subhash Ghai camera. The star was praised for his sensitive acting and emotional performance in the Mahesh Bhatt helmed Kaash opposite Dimple Kapadia.
Critics and cinephiles raised a toast alike for the superstar as, in the film, he played an alcoholic former superstar who was estranged from his wife. The couple comes together when they find that their 7-year-old son has a brain tumour and has little time.
80’s COP STAR
Like Ajay Devgn being known as the COP-STAR since late 2000s, Jackie Shroff had been the COP-STAR in the 80s and early 90s.
The cop role aka Inspector Ram in Subhash Ghai Ram Lakhan (1989) won hearts of the movie buffs. Jackie played the role of an honest police inspector with elan and discipline opposite blockbuster tapori show by Anil Kapoor in the blockbuster family drama
His performance as the honest cop who avenged his father's murder remains unforgettable even now.
WHEN JACKIE PIPS ANIL KAPOOR…
From Karma to Ram Lakhan, though Jackie held his ground by giving stellar performances, it was Anil Kapoor who always stole the lime light.
But in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Parinda , Jackie's role as Kishan " earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor pipping Anil Kapoor.
The film, which explores the underworld of Mumbai, is considered a classic in Indian cinema. His chemistry with Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar was the highlight of the film.
In 1993, he starred in the critically acclaimed drama "Gardish," directed by Priyadarshan. The popular song … Hum Na samjhe the Baat itni Si… had been the chartbuster then.
Jackie played Shiva Sathe, a man who turns to crime after his father is attacked by hoodlums. His powerful performance showcased his incredible range as an actor and earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
A VERSATILE ACTOR
Jackie Shroff's filmography is extensive, showcasing his versatility and talent across various genres. He has appeared in films in 13 languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Konkani, Odia, Punjabi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and English.
BOLLYWOOD SEXY ICON
In the romantic comedy Rangeela (1995), directed by Ram Gopal Varma, Jackie played Raj Kamal, a famous actor caught in a love triangle.
His performance added charm to the film, which became a blockbuster. With his performance, he redefined the sexy male of Hindi cinema and won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
TRANSITIONED TO SUPPORTING ACTOR WITH AGE
Jacky transitioned to playing supporting roles in the late 1990s but did many experiments with roles after the 2000s.
He tried his hand at negative roles and did films like Mission Kashmir (2000), where he was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role. In 2002, Jackie played Chunnilal in the epic romantic tragedy Devdas (2002) directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
His well known films in 2000s are:
- Grahan (2001)
- Lajja (2001)
- Aan: Men at Work (2004)
- Bhoot Unckle (2006)
- Veer (2009)
- Shootout at Wadala (2013)
- Happy New Year (2014)
- Housefull 3 (2016)
- Bharat (2019)
- Saaho (2019)
- Baaghi 3 (2020)
- Radhe (2021)
- Sooryavanshi (2021)
- Phone Bhoot (2022)
- Singham Again (2024)
- Baby John (2024)
EARLY LIFE
Jaikishan Kakubhai Shroff, popularly known as Jackie Shroff, was born on February 1, 1957, in Bombay. He was born to Kakubhai Haribhai Shroff, a Gujarati, and Rita Shroff, a Turkmen who fled the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic during a coup. Jackie grew up in the Teen Batti locality of Mumbai and faced numerous challenges during his childhood. His father was an astrologer, and the family struggled financially after losing their money in the stock market.
Jackie dropped out of junior college after completing his 11th standard and took up various odd jobs to support his family. His journey to stardom began when he was spotted by a talent scout while waiting at a bus stop, leading to his first modeling assignment
MARITAL LIFE
Jackie is married to Ayesha Dutt, a model and film producer. They have two children, actor Tiger Shroff and entrepreneur Krishna Shroff.
ACTOR TURNED ENVIROMENTALIST
Shroff has turned an environmentalist, now. Off late, the actor-star was seen gifting potted plant at all high profile ceremonies.
Be it wedding, a birthday bash, a Holi or Diwali party or even on reality shows – this superstar has always been seen carrying a potted plant with him. The actor if can’t carry a mini plant, he wears a spider plant necklace.
For his vocal stance on green issues like climate change et al, last year the superstar was appointed as brand ambassador of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF).
