Jackie Shroff is a veteran Indian actor known for his versatile roles in over 250 films across multiple languages. With a career spanning 40+ years, he rose to fame with Hero (1983) and remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema.
Jackie Shroff is a veteran Indian actor known for his versatile roles in over 250 films across multiple languages. With a career spanning 40+ years, he rose to fame with Hero (1983) and remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema.
Jackie Shroff began his career as a model and made his acting debut with a minor role in Swami Dada (1982). He gained national fame with the blockbuster Hero (1983), directed by Subhash Ghai. Known for his rugged charm and deep voice, Shroff quickly became a prominent lead actor through the 1980s and 1990s.Photos
Known for
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Personal details
- Alternative names Jacky, Jaggu Bhai, Jackie
- Height 6′ (1.83 m)
- Born February 01, 1957 · Udgir, Maharashtra, India
- Children Tiger Shroff Krishna Shroff
- Relatives Tiger Shroff (Son) Krishna Shroff (Daughter) Kakubhai Haribhai Shroff (Father) Sudesh Shroff (Mother)
- Other works
- Producer: Yes, Jackie Shroff has produced a few films and runs the production company Jackie Shroff Entertainment Limited.
FAQ
Jackie Shroff began his acting career in 1982 with the film Swami Dada, but rose to fame with Hero in 1983.
He has acted in over 250 films across various Indian languages.
Yes, Tiger Shroff is Jackie Shroff’s son.
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Trivia
Jackie Shroff was discovered by director Dev Anand while working as a model and truck driver in Mumbai.
He made his film debut in Swami Dada (1982) but gained fame with Hero (1983).
Quotes
“Success is about consistency. You have to work hard every day, not just wait for your time.”
Trademarks
Distinctive deep and husky voice.
Rugged looks combined with charm.
Nicknames
Jacky
Jaggu Bhai
Jackie
Salaries
During the peak of his career in the late 80s and 90s, Jackie Shroff was among the highest-paid actors in Bollywood, reportedly charging between ₹3 to ₹5 crore per film (approximate).
In recent years, for supporting and character roles, his salary ranges between ₹1 to ₹2 crore per project.
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