“My father was a journalist. He used to write for 'Blitz' tabloid.”

Indian actor and former model

Jackie Shroff, born Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf, is an Indian actor and former model who has worked mainly in Hindi cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has appeared in films in several languages and has received four Filmfare Awards. He is known for a long and varied film career that has made him a familiar figure in Indian popular cinema. His work spans action, drama, and other mainstream roles across a large number of films, and he has remained active for decades.