Jackie Shroff Birthday: 7 Unknown Facts About 'Jaggu Dada' of Bollywood

Jackie Shroff

While Jackie Shroff, fondly nicknamed Bhidu, is celebrated for his action roles, charming smile, and distinctive voice, theres more to him than meets the eye. As he approaches his 67th birthday, lets delve into some lesser-known facts about the enigmatic legend.

Real Name

Jackies real name is Jaikishen Kakubhai Shroff. The screen name Jackie was given to him by director and producer Subhash Ghai when he launched him in his 1993 film hero.

From Street Fighter to Superstar

Before entering the film industry, Jackie Shroff had a brief stint as a street fighter, earning the nickname Jaggu Dada. He even aspired to join the Navy and Air India before fate led him to modeling and eventually acting.

Rejected Hero

Despite his action-hero image, Jackie initially rejected the lead role in the film Hero (1983) due to its heavy action sequences. However, director Subhash Ghai convinced him, and the film went on to become his breakthrough, establishing him as a Bollywood star.

The Multilingual Bhidu

Jackie Shroff is fluent in several languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Konkani. This linguistic prowess has helped him connect with diverse audiences throughout his career.

Organic Farmer at Heart

Beyond the glitz and glamour, Jackie is a passionate organic farmer. He practices sustainable farming on his property, showcasing his love for nature and healthy living.

The Musical Bhidu

While not widely known, Jackie Shroff has a hidden talent for music. He plays the guitar and even recorded a song for his son Tiger Shroffs film Baaghi.

Love story

Jackies love story is not that simple too. He was in love with another girl, who had gone to US for her studies. When Ayesha confessed her feeling for him the actor revealed the truth to her. Ayesha asked Jackie to let her write a letter to his girlfriend in the US that they both could get married to Jackie and live together.