Quick facts
| Born | 1 February 1957 |
| Birthplace | Bombay (Mumbai), India |
| Real name | Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf |
| Profession | Actor, former model |
| Lead debut | Hero (1983) |
Film career
He made an uncredited appearance in Swami Dada (1982) before his lead debut in Hero. His notable 1980s films include Andar Baahar (1984), Teri Meherbaniyan (1985), Karma (1986), Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987), Ram Lakhan (1989) and Tridev (1989).
In the 1990s he appeared in Khalnayak (1993), Rangeela (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996) and Border (1997). In the 2000s and 2010s he was in Devdas (2002), Dhoom 3 (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Housefull 3 (2016) and Bharat (2019). He has also appeared in Telugu and Tamil films, including Saaho, Bigil and Jailer, and in Housefull 5 in 2025.
Awards and recognition
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Parinda and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Rangeela. He has received several other Filmfare nominations, including for Khalnayak and Devdas. He received an honorary Doctor of Arts from Invertis University.
Television and other work
He hosted Lehrein, Chitrahaar and Missing on Sony TV, and was a judge on India’s Magic Star in 2010. He runs a production company, Jackie Shroff Entertainment, with his wife Ayesha Dutt. He is also an environmental activist and runs an organic farm.
- Shattered box-office expectations with his explosive lead debut in the 1983 blockbuster Hero, quickly establishing himself as an enduring Bollywood icon across decades.
- Cemented his cinematic legacy by capturing prestigious Filmfare Awards for both Best Actor (Parinda) and Best Supporting Actor (Rangeela).
- Continues to dominate the pan-Indian box office with powerhouse roles in high-profile blockbusters like Jailer and the upcoming 2025 release Housefull 5.
Personal life
He married Ayesha Dutt on 5 June 1987. Their children are the actor Tiger Shroff and the entrepreneur and filmmaker Krishna Shroff.
Net worth
Not publicly estimated.
