“I don’t like giving advice, koi kabhi sunta bhi nahi hai. But if I had to say something to today’s generation, I’d only say - talk about trees and plants, and good things and ideas. Stay away from nonsense. Don’t peek into others’ houses, peek into yourself - find out what all you are made of. Let’s get real, and let’s try to be normal. It’s about time we fixed ourselves.”
A ‘bhidu’ for a reason - from making his debut in 1983, to being just as relevant as ever, and a GenZ icon all the way in 2023, Jackie Shroff has always found a way to win hearts with his incredible charm, ruggedness and brilliance on screen.
But as we all know, there’s so much more to this man we’ve all loved for over 4 decades! Off the screen, he’s someone who’s made the impossible journey from living in a chawl to becoming a bollywood star, and keeps spreading goodness, using his platform to spread positivity and make a meaningful impact.
In this exclusive interview, join us as we unravel the layers of Jackie Shroff’s life - from his cinematic triumphs to the remarkable journey that has shaped him into an enduring force in the industry. Get ready to delve into the heart and soul of a man who has not only conquered the silver screen but has also etched his legacy as a beacon of inspiration for over four decades.
We talked about:
. Believing in destiny
. Childhood
. Mother’s love
. Early days in the industry
. Friendships; losing his brother
. Love and family
. Fatherhood
. Passion for plants
. Awareness about Thalassemia
. Things no one knows about Jackie
. Advice to the youth
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:02 - Introduction
01:38 - The feeling of being a GenZ icon
02:48 - What drives Jackie Shroff?
03:30 - Jackie on his childhood days, & his mother
07:20 - On believing in Destiny and Astrology!
11:49 - Rigveda ki baatein, on the motherland!
15:06 - Early days in the industry - the play of destiny
19:56 - On losing his brother; friendships
21:14 - “Ladies are the head of the family…”
22:04 - How he learnt Hindi; his parenting philosophy
28:07 - The importance of planting trees
31:38 - Thalassemia awareness- need of the hour
36:53 - Jackie’s recipes and crafting his aura
41:48 - Calling Ananya Pandey a “bhidu”
42:45 - Things we couldn’t find on Google
48:00 - Parting thoughts
Links:
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Karishma Mehta
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