Career
Shroff made his acting debut in Dev Anand's movie, Swami Dada.
In 1983, he appeared as the main lead actor in Subhash Ghai movie "Hero" in which he was paired with Meenakshi Sheshadri and worked with eminent senior co-stars such as Shammi Kapoor, Sanjeev Kumar and Amrish Puri. The film was declared "Super Hit" on the Indian Box Office. Both Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri became huge stars after the release of the film. Shroff suddenly came in demand after the film's release and thus began a long association with Subhash Ghai. Till today he is fondly referred as "Jackie Dada", his character's name in the movie "Hero".
Since then Shroff went on to star in close to 150 movies. He and Anil Kapoor have co-acted in several superhit movies such as Yudh, Andar Baahar, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Parinda, 1942 A Love Story & Trimurti. At one point in the mid-80s, Shroff was rated more popular than many of his contemporaries.
After a string of average grossers through 1985–86, Jackie gave a resounding performance in the 1987 Mahesh Bhatt film Kaash alongside Dimple Kapadia. In the movie, Shroff adeptly played the character of a popular superstar who after several professional failures loses his wealth, turns alcoholic and gets estranged from his wife. They finally reconcile but lose their only son to brain cancer. This role was a welcome change from his earlier characters of a tough cop or unemployed youth turned hoodlum. Although the film did not fare well commercially, Shroff's acting abilities were appreciated by the critics and the public.
Subsequently, Shroff restated solid performances in Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Parinda (1989), Angaar (1992), Gardish (1993), Aaina (1993), Border (1997), Lajja (2001) and Devdas (2002) to name a few.
Shroff continues to work in Subhash Ghai movies. Since 2000 or thereabouts, he has appeared in mainly character roles. He often speaks to the media in "Mumbaiyya Hindi".
Jackie Shroff has been roped in for Dhoom 3.
Filmography:
Aurangzeb (2013)
Lucky DI Unlucky Story (2013)
Cover Story: The Ultimate Interview (2012)
Daal Mein kuch kaala hai (2012)
Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi (2012)
Life's Good (2012)
Married 2 America (2012)
Hridaynath (2012)
Panjaa (2011)
Chargesheet (2011)
Mummy Punjabi: Superman Ki Bhi Maa!! (2011)
Bhindi Baazaar (2011)
Shakti (2011)
Satrangee Parachute (2011)
Tum Hi To Ho... (2011)
Black and White (2011)
Hum Do Anjaane (2011)
Bhoot and Friends (2010)
Aaranya Kaandam (2010)
Malik Ek (2010)
Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De... (2010)
Musaa: The Most Wanted (2010)
Teen Patti (2010)
Veer (2010)
Rita (2009/I)
Kirkit (2009)
Anubhav: An Actor's Tale (2009)
Одиночка (2009)
Kisaan (2009)
Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009)
Balidaan (2009)
Ham Hayee Khalnayak (2009)
Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors (2008)
Mukhbiir (2008)
Thodi Life Thoda Magic (2008)
Dhoom Dadakka (2008)
Halla Bol (2008)
Humsey Hai Jahaan (2008)
Mummyji (2007)
Fool N Final (2007)
Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya (2007)
Athisayan (2007)
Eklavya (2007)
God Only Knows! (2007)
Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Apna Sapna Money Money (2006)
Bhoot Unkle (2006)
Mera Dil Leke Dekho (2006)
Naksha (2006)
We R Friends (2006)
Asthram (2006)
Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students (2006)
Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife (2005)
Kyon Ki... (2005)
Antarmahal: Views of the Inner Chamber (2005)
Ssukh (2005)
Tum... Ho Na! (2005)
Hulchul (2004)
Dobara (2004)
Aan: Men at Work (2004)
Sandhya (2003)
Samay: When Time Strikes (2003)
Boom (2003/I)
3 Deewarein (3 Walls) (2003)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003)
Baaz: A Bird in Danger (2003)
Agni Varsha (2002)
Devdas (2002/I)
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai (2002)
Pitaah (2002)
Mulaqaat (2002)
Lajja (2001)
Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai... (2001)
Yaadein... (2001)
Albela (2001)
One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
Grahan (2001)
Censor (2001)
Farz (2001)
Hadh: Life on the Edge of Death (2001)
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000)
Mission Kashmir (2000)
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
Refugee (2000)
Jung (2000)
Gang (2000)
Kohram (1999)
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999)
Phool Aur Aag (1999)
Kartoos (1999)
Laawaris (1999)
Aaag Hi Aag (1999)
Sirf Tum (1999)
Bandhan (1998)
Yamraaj (1998)
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
Yugpurush: A Man Who Comes Just Once in a Way (1998)
Ustadon Ke Ustad (1998)
2001: Do Hazaar Ek (1998)
Jaane Jigar (1998)
Badmaash (1998)
Ganga Ki Kasam (1998)
Hafta Vasuli (1998)
Tirchhi Topiwale (1998)
Aar Ya Paar (1997)
Border (1997/I)
Shapath (1997)
Share Bazaar (1997)
Vishwavidhaata (1997)
Agni Sakshi (1996)
Bandish (1996)
Chall (1996)
Kalinga (1996)
Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
Shikaar (1996)
Talaashi (1996)
Ram Shastra (1995)
Rangeela (1995)
God and Gun (1995)
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
Milan (1995)
Trimurti (1995)
Stunttman (1994)
1942: A Love Story (1994)
Chauraha (1994)
Shatranj (1993)
Gardish (1993)
Aaina (1993)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Pyara Bharat Yeh Kahe (1993)
Antim Nyay (1993)
Hasti (1993)
Khal Nayak (1993)
King Uncle (1993)
Angaar (1992)
Police Officer (1992)
Dil Hi To Hai (1992)
Laat Saab (1992)
Prem Deewane (1992)
Sangeet (1992)
Sapne Sajan Ke (1992)
Lakshmanrekha (1991)
Akayla (1991)
Saudagar (1991)
Izzat (1991)
100 Days (1991)
Hafta Bandh (1991)
Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
I'm British But... (1990)
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
Jeene Do (1990)
Pathar Ke Insan (1990)
Sikka (1989)
Tridev (1989)
Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989)
Vardi (1989)
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
Kala Bazaar (1989)
Main Tera Dushman (1989)
Parinda (1989)
Ram Lakhan (1989)
Falak (The Sky) (1988)
Aakhri Adaalat (1988)
Raj Kapoor (1987)
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987)
'Kaash' (1987)
Diljalaa (1987)
Sadak Chhap (1987)
Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
Dahleez (1986)
Karma (1986)
Allah-Rakha (1986)
Haathon Ki Lakeeren (1986)
Mera Dharam (1986)
Palay Khan (1986)
Jaanoo (1985)
Yudh (1985)
Mera Jawab (1985)
Aaj Ka Daur (1985)
Paisa Yeh Paisa (1985)
Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985)
Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
Andar Baahar (1984)
Hero (1983/II)
Swami Dada (1982)
Heera Panna (1973)