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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Amitabh Bachchan Is Super Excited For Jackie Shroff's Matrix Fight Night 17
Last Updated: Co-founded by actor Tiger Shroff and Krishna Shroff, the grand sporting event will feature some of the most talented MMA fighters from India and across the globe. Matrix Fight Night (MFN), India's premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion, is all set to deliver another high-octane event with its 17th edition, scheduled to be held on August 2. Co-founded by actor Tiger Shroff and Krishna Shroff, the grand sporting event will feature some of the most talented MMA fighters from India and across the globe. Now, actor Amitabh Bachchan has also given a special shoutout to the MMA event. Amitabh Bachchan Extends Wishes To Jackie Shroff Ahead of the much-anticipated sporting event, Big B took to X and extended best wishes to Tiger and Krishna's father and veteran actor Jackie Shroff and the entire MFN team. The Shehenshah actor wrote, 'All good wishes and prayers, Jackie." Additionally, the megastar also shared a link to MFN's Instagram page. Replying to the post, Jackie wrote, 'My Respects always, Amitji." T 5456(i) – All good wishes and prayers Jackie Amitabh Bachchan's Word Came As A Motivation MFN, founded by Tiger Shroff, Krishna Shroff and their mother Ayesha Shroff, has emerged as a driving force in India's MMA scenario, providing emerging fighters with the recognition, training, and platform they deserve. And now, Big B's support has added to the growing momentum. Amitabh Bachchan And Jackie Shroff's Collaboration Both Amitabh and Jackie are two of the iconic actors that the Indian cinema has ever had. They have worked together in several films, including Eklavya, Kohram, Sarkar 3 and Akayla. Notably, Big B has also worked with Jackie's son, Tiger Shroff, in the sci-fi action thriller, Ganapath: Part 1, co-starring Kriti Sanon. Directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Pooja Entertainment, the film failed to perform at the box office. Jackie Shroff's Work Front The veteran actor is currently getting praises for her performance in the action thriller show, Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega, Season 2 co-starring Suniel Shetty. The series is streaming on the OTT platform Amazon MX Player. It follows the story of ACP Vikram Sinha, played by Suniel Shetty, as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his daughter, Pooja, who is believed to be alive after being presumed dead. The series also introduces Jackie Shroff as 'The Salesman," a ruthless arms dealer who is said to be behind Pooja's kidnapping. Amitabh Bachchan's Work Front The actor is currently gearing up for the new season of his beloved quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17, which is set to premiere on August 11 only on Sony TV. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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16 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Jackie Shroff Has A Sweet Wish For Mumtaz On Her Birthday: ‘Happiness Always'
Jackie Shroff posted a reel featuring her throwback pictures with the song Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera. Jackie Shroff has just sent people on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he celebrated veteran actress Mumtaz Askari Madhvani, aka Mumtaz's birthday today, July 31. The legendary star, who is known for her roles in Ram Aur Shyam, Bandhan and Do Raaste, turned 78 this year. To pay tribute to her on this special occasion, the Dil Hi Toh Hai actor shared a retro-themed reel on his Instagram Stories, featuring some throwback photos of the veteran actress. The reel was a beautiful montage of a few vintage photos of Mumtaz, including images from some of her glamorous photo shoots, while others were stills from her films. With signature kohl-rimmed eyes, graceful expressions and timeless style, she looked out of this world. Jackie Shroff posted the reel to the song, Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera, from her 1965 romantic drama Mere Sanam, co-starring Biswajeet, Pran and Asha Parekh. Sharing the video, the actor kept his birthday wish for Mumtaz sweet and simple. He wrote, 'Happiness Always," followed by a blue heart emoticon. Who Is Veteran Actress Mumtaz? Mumtaz's career in showbiz started at a very early age. She got introduced into the industry through her sister's husband, Randhawa, who was the brother of wrestler and actor Dara Singh. She stepped into the film industry as a child artist in the 1950s film Sone Ki Chidiya. Mumtaz was 16 when she first bagged a role as a lead actress. In her nearly two-decade-long career, she worked in a number of films, including Aadmi Aur Insaan, Sachaa Jhutha, Khilona, Tere Mere Sapne, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Loafer, Chor Machaye Shor, Roti and Prem Kahani. Mumtaz left films after her marriage to businessman Mayur Madhwani in 1974. She was only 19 back then. The couple has two daughters, Natasha Madhwani and Tanya Madhwani. The elder one is married to actor Fardeen Khan. What's Jackie Shroff Up To These Days? The 68-year-old actor, who has been in the industry for over four decades, was most recently in Housefull 5, featuring an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, among others, and Tanvi the Great, directed by Anupam Kher. He was also seen in Hunter season 2, led by Suniel Shetty. Currently, he has Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, in the pipeline. First Published: July 31, 2025, 15:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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3 days ago
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Ananya Panday Amazed By The Timeless Beauty Of Taj Mahal
1/8 Those hoop earrings and a dainty necklace just added the right touch of glam. (Image: Instagram) From her glowing look to her candid admiration for the Taj, Ananya totally stole the spotlight. (Image: Instagram) 6/8 She had earlier dropped a hint on Instagram, suggesting that she might be working with Jackie Shroff. (Image: Instagram)
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who spent 33 years living in a chawl, lived among snakes and rats, now lives in a Rs 31 crore bungalow, has a net worth of Rs…, he is…
Meet actor who spent 33 years living in a chawl, lived among snakes and rats, now lives in a Rs 31 crore bungalow, has a net worth of Rs…, he is… Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff is one of the most loved stars of the 1980s-90s, who is now living a luxurious life. But his journey to success was not easy. Jackie, famous for hits like 'Hero', 'Parinda,' and 'Rangeela', spent three decades of his life in a small chawl in Mumbai, where he was far away from luxury. He travelled a long way from being a common man from a chawl to becoming a top Bollywood actor. Jackie Shroff may be the owner of crores today. But even today, when he remembers his days of struggle. Let us tell you the inspiring journey of Jackie Shroff. Jackie Shroff spent 33 years living in a chawl In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Jackie Shroff opened up about his early life spent in Teen Batti, a chawl in Mumbai. Talking about the tough conditions, the 'Tanvi: The Great' actor revealed that he used to sleep on the floor. He remembered a terrifying moment when he saw a snake coming into the room. He said, 'I used to eat food sitting on the floor, which I think is the best way to eat. My mother used to cook food, and I used to eat sitting on the floor. Those memories have not left my mind. I used to sleep on the floor of that room. I saw a snake in the corner of that room. Once a rat bit me and my mother.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) Poverty made him a Bollywood star Even after becoming a successful film star, Jackie Shroff feels a deep attachment to his old house. In an interview with Vicky Lalwani, Jackie revealed that he tried to buy back his room in the chawl. But the landlord refused. He said, 'I am trying, but he is not giving it back to me. He feels that if he gives it to me, I will not run away with it. Four people live there now. I told him that I will give as much as those four people are giving. But, he does not want to give it.' What is Jackie Shroff's net worth? Today, Jackie Shroff's life has completely changed. He and his family now live in a luxurious apartment by the sea in one of the most expensive areas of Mumbai. The price of this house is said to be crores of rupees, which was designed by John Abraham's architectural firm. According to GQ India, Jackie Shroff's net worth is estimated to be around Rs 212 crore. When did Jackie Shroff become a star? Many may not know that Jackie started his career in the film industry with a small role in the 1982 film 'Swami Dada'. But, a year later, he got a chance to act in the blockbuster film 'Hero' directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Meenakshi Seshadri, after which his life changed forever. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) This film made Jackie a star overnight and opened the doors to many big projects for him. After this, he appeared in films like 'Ram Lakhan', 'Parinda', 'Tere Meherbaniyan', and 'Rangeela'. Jackie Shroff is still standing in the film world due to his strong acting. His last film after 'Housefull 5' was 'Tanvi the Great'. Jackie Shroff will soon be seen in Akshay Kumar's superhit franchise 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri'.
Economic Times
5 days ago
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- Economic Times
This ‘90s star lived 33 years in a chawl, bitten by rat while sleeping, now stays at Rs 31 cr home
Agencies Jackie Shroff once lived in a chawl. Today, he resides in a luxurious eight-bedroom home in one of Mumbai's poshest neighbourhoods. However, life has not always been a bed of roses for Jackie Shroff. In a chat with Beer Biceps, aka Ranveer Allahabadia, the 'Hero' revealed he once lived in a chawl (slum) called Teen Batti. When pictures of a room from the chawl were displayed, the 'Parinda' actor recalled how he used to sleep on the floor. One day he discovered a snake slithering in while he was lying down. 'There used to be a mango tree; the snake probably lived there,' he the snake didn't bite him, the actor revealed he was bitten by a rat once. The rat also bit his the veteran actor is still attached to his old home, as he lived there for 33 years. In another interview with Vicky Lalwani, the 'Rangeela' star revealed he had asked his old landlord to rent the chawl to him but was denied. 'I am trying, but they are not giving it back to me. He (the landlord) thinks that if he gives it to me, then… I am like, 'Bro, I won't run away with it.' This guy is not giving it to me. I told him that whatever money you are getting as rent for my old room… four people live there now. I told him that I will pay what those four people are paying. But he doesn't want to…' Today, the actor lives in a magnificent sea-facing apartment that is estimated to be a whopping Rs 31 crore, as per an ABP report, as cited by GQ. The house has been designed by John Abraham's architectural firm, according to GQ . Citing a Celebrity Net Worth report, GQ estimated that Shroff's personal net worth is a staggering Rs 212 crore. Shroff made his acting debut as an extra in the 1982 movie 'Swami Dada.' However, he tasted overnight stardom with the 1983 blockbuster 'Hero.' Helmed by Subhash Ghai, the movie also starred Meenakshi Sheshadri. Some of his notable works include, 'Ram Lakhan,' 'Parinda,' 'Tere Mehrbaniyan,' 'Rangeela,' the work front, Jackie Shroff was last seen in two films—'Housefull 5' and 'Tanvi The Great.' He will next star in two films, the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.'
