Jackie Shroff has carved his name gloriously in the history of Indian cinema, as one of the foremost action heroes ever. Despite being a complete outsider in Bollywood, the actor found his way to the hearts of millions of his fans. Informally known to many with his adorable nickname, ‘Jaggu Dada’, Jackie’s films has bagged him several accolades and awards. Even today, his mere presence in front of the audience creates a stir. In his personal life, the actor is married to his wife, Ayesha Shroff and they are blessed with a son, Tiger and a daughter, Krishna.
Jackie Shroff recalls meeting his wife, Ayesha’s family for the first time
In an interaction with his daughter, Krishna Shroff on her YouTube channel, Jackie Shroff recalled the initial stages of his love story with wifey, Ayesha Shroff. The actor recalled meeting his ladylove’s family for the first time and remarked being rejected by Ayesha’s family instantly. He remarked that his clothes and appearance was shabby and admitted that no mother would ever want their daughter to marry a man like him. In his words:
“I remember walking in the door the first time I was dating your mother and I was wearing an open kind of T-shirt or sweater… which had holes, as many as you can count. And then I had long hippie hair, and a moustache and black pants and… I must have looked like no mother would accept this guy. That was the reason she got pulled. (She was told) ‘What are you doing with this kind of chap?’”