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Dev Anand Gave Jackie Shroff His First Break; Son Tiger Shroff Also Making a Name
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News18•24-09-2026, 17:24
Dev Anand Gave Jackie Shroff His First Break; Son Tiger Shroff Also Making a Name
- •Jackie Shroff recalled his early film days and a special anecdote about Dev Anand at the 'India's Best Dancer Season 5' grand finale.
- •Dev Anand encouraged Jackie Shroff during an action scene for his debut film 'Swami Dada', boosting his confidence.
- •Dev Anand spotted Jackie Shroff's photo on a hoarding and gave him his first break in his film 'Swami Dada'.
- •Jackie Shroff debuted in 1982 with Dev Anand's 'Swami Dada', which also featured Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, and Padmini Kolhapure.
- •Jackie Shroff's son, Tiger Shroff, is also making a significant name for himself in the film industry.
Key Questions Answered
Jackie Shroff was working as a model when veteran actor Dev Anand noticed his picture on a hoarding and gave him his first acting break in the 1982 film 'Swami Dada'.
Jackie Shroff made his debut in Dev Anand's film 'Swami Dada' released on December 3, 1982. During the shooting, when Jackie felt nervous about an action scene, Dev Anand encouraged the team by saying, 'Take it easy, he is a new boy,' which gave Jackie the confidence to perform.
The grand finale of 'India's Best Dancer Season 5' is expected to air on September 26 and 27, covering Saturday and Sunday, on Sony Entertainment Television and will also stream on Sony Liv.
