| Jackie Shroff is a popular Indian actor with a career spanning over 200 films in almost thirteen languages. |
| He hails from a Gujarati-speaking family in Mumbai, with his father being of Gujarati descent and his mother originally from Kazakhstan. |
| Jackie's mother and maternal family settled in Mumbai after fleeing Kazakhstan during a coup. |
| His parents had a love marriage as teenagers, leading them to face financial hardships later in life. |
| Jackie was born and raised in a one-room flat in Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, until his wife, Ayesha, sold it and upgraded to a new flat. |
| Ayesha, a model from a wealthy family, met Jackie when they were teenagers at a bus stop. |
| Jackie's nickname, 'Jaggu Dada,' originated from his elder brother, a mill worker honored as 'Dada' in their Mumbai chawl community. |
| Jackie's elder brother tragically passed away while saving someone from drowning when Jackie was only 10 years old. |
| After his brother's death, Jackie's mother played a crucial role in supporting and guiding him towards success. |
| Despite hardships, Jackie quit smoking due to his children's influence and has since remained smoke-free. |
| Jackie left his studies after 11th standard due to financial constraints, joining a travel agency before transitioning into modeling. |
| His debut modeling paycheck was Rs. 7500, preceding a successful career in the entertainment industry. |
| Jackie's Bollywood debut was facilitated by the legendary actor Dev Anand, a favorite of both Jackie and his mother. |
| Over the years, Jackie established himself as one of Bollywood's stylish actors, often collaborating with industry peers like Anil Kapoor. |
| One of Jackie's most acclaimed performances was in the film 'Gardish,' where he portrayed a common man standing against criminal elements. |
| Jackie's strong bond with nature is reflected in his passion for organic farming and philanthropic endeavors. |
| Apart from acting, Jackie is known for his cooking skills and attempted careers in culinary arts and aviation before finding success in acting. |
| Despite setbacks in film production, Jackie, alongside his wife Ayesha, managed a production company and ventured into filmmaking. |
| After portraying Sai Baba on-screen, Jackie embraced a healthier lifestyle by giving up smoking, drinking, and non-vegetarian food. |
| Jackie has portrayed diverse roles on screen, ranging from heroes to villains, and even a ghost in 'Bhoot Uncle.' |
| In recent years, he's showcased his versatility in supporting roles, notably in Shah Rukh Khan's 'Devdas' as "Chunni Lal." |
| Jackie Shroff took legal action to protect his image and intellectual property rights by filing a petition against unauthorized commercial usage. |
