February 1, 2025: Veteran actor Jackie Shroff celebrated his birthday on Saturday, and he was showered with love and heartfelt messages from his family, friends, and fans.
His daughter Krishna Shroff shared a touching birthday post for him, featuring a video from a father-daughter photoshoot. In her sweet message, she wrote, “Happiest of days to my everything,” expressing her love for her father.
Jackie’s wife, Ayesha Shroff, also shared an emotional tribute. She reminisced about their journey together, writing, “Happpppppiest birthday jagggguuuu!!! what can I even begin to say about you!! Have grown up with you and seen life through all the ups and downs!! And through it all have seen you collect the love, respect and goodwill of all you touch with your kindness. But above all of that, you are without a doubt the best father in the world!!! @apnabhidu.” Along with her post, Ayesha shared several images of Jackie, adding to the warmth of her message.
Jackie’s longtime friend and fellow actor, Anil Kapoor, also penned a heartwarming note on the occasion. Reflecting on their deep friendship, he wrote, “There’s no doubt in my mind that we were brothers in our pichla janam, and hopefully, we’ll be brothers in the agla janam too. There’s always been a special connection—something I’ve always felt for you, Jaggu Da. Love you Ram! Happy Birthday! apnabhidu.”
Jackie Shroff, known fondly as ‘Jaggu Da,’ rose to fame with his role in Subhash Ghai’s Hero and became a household name with hits like Teri Meherbaniyan, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Parinda, and Tridev. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in Parinda and continued to enjoy success in both commercial and critically acclaimed films, including Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Rangeela, Border, and Bandhan, among others. His iconic status in the industry is a testament to his versatility and enduring legacy.