Jackie Shroff is one of the finest actors we have in Bollywood. The actor also has an unparalleled personality. In his younger days, Shroff was popularly called 'Jaggu Dada'.
If you are wondering how he came to be known as 'Jaggu Dada', here's how! In a throwback interview with Simi Garewal, Jackie said that he believed that his elder brother was the true dada of their chawl. His brother was a caretaker for the slum community, always there to assist those in need. Tragically, his brother drowned in the sea while attempting to save someone's life, as he didn't know how to swim.
Jackie threw a cable line to him, which he briefly held onto before it slipped away, and he drowned. Witnessing his brother's selflessness and dedication to helping others, the actor was inspired to follow in his footsteps and became 'Jaggu Dada' himself. He decided to take care of the slum community just like his brother had.
Today, he is widely known and loved not only for his acting prowess but for his larger-than-life persona. His son, Tiger Shroff, is currently making his name in the industry.
Jackie was last seen in 'Phone Bhoot' which also starred Katrina Kaif, Ishaan Khatter, and Siddhant Chaturvedi in lead roles. The film failed to impress the audience and proved to be a dud at the box office.
