New Delhi: Legendary actor Jackie Shroff never fails to impress with his outing on the big screen. His latest performance in Mast Mein Rehna Ka was also much loved. As Jaggu Dada celebrates his 67th birthday today, we look at 7 iconic roles he gave us on the big screen.
Parinda – Kishan Choudhary
This crime drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra received great critical acclaim. While the movie was so loved, Jackie won the best actor award for his performance in this film.
Ram Lakhan – Inspector Ram Pratap Singh
This superhit film from Subhash Ghai received lots of acclaim. It also won several awards, and the on-screen brothers Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor aa Ram Lakhan won over the audiences.
Gardish – Shiva Sathe
In this 1993, Priyadarshan film Jackie played the role of Shiva Sathe. His high emotional quotient performance not only left the audience amazed but also got him a Best Actor award.
Devdas – Chunnilal
One of the most iconic and memorable characters of Jackie was Chunnilal from ‘Devdas’. This Oscar-nominated film is certainly a memorable character of him.
Yaadein – Raj Singh Puri
Playing a widowed father to three young girls in this musical drama, Raj’s role Yaadein was a very special one. This award-winning character of Shroff in the Subhash Ghai directorial won many hearts.
Khal Nayak – Sub-inspector Ram Kumar Sinha
Jackie who played Inspector Ram in this film with Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit Nene, left many impressed. In fact, for Khal Nayak, Jackie even received several award nominations.
Hero – Jackie Dada
This Subhash Ghai-directed film had Jackie play a very interesting and impactful role. And this is only the most remembered role, that inspired several other versions of the story.
Which one from these tops the list for you?
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