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Jackie Shroff recalls struggling days on reality show, says ‘mother had to sell utensils to pay school fees’

When Jackie Shroff heard about the hardships and struggles of a 11-year-old contestant Akshit Bhandari from Dehradun on the Super Dancers reality show, he got emotional and recalled how he had no money in the early phase of his life but believed in his magic.

Jackie Shroff recalls struggling days on reality show Super Dancer Chapter 3 Image Source : INSTAGRAMJackie Shroff recalls struggling days on reality show Super Dancer Chapter 3

Jackie Shroff is undoubtedly Bollywood’s coolest actor. He not only impresses the audience with his spellbinding performance, but his overall charisma attracts fans to a great extent. While Jackie is known for giving life to his characters on the big screen, he is also known for being so grounded and kind in every situation. Recently, the actor appeared on the dance-based reality show Super Dancers Chapter 3 and recalled his struggling days and what keeps him maintain a casual and fun attitude.

When Jackie Shroff heard about the hardships and struggles of a 11-year-old contestant Akshit Bhandari from Dehradun on the Super Dancers reality show, he got emotional and recalled how he had no money in the early phase of his life but believed in his magic. He said, “I have also stayed in a chawl for 33 years of my life. We were 30 of us, with only 7 flats and 3 bathrooms. My mother had to sell utensils and sarees to pay my school fees. But, what we need is magic within ourselves and we can achieve anything no matter where we come from. Years later, despite becoming a hero, I still happened to live there for a few more years since I was so emotionally attached to the place.”  

The actor then said a line with a smile that touched the hearts of everyone present on the set, he said, “Tabhi gham kam tha, jab kamre kam the.” Not just Jackie but the actor’s story made everyone emotional. On the other hand, Jackie Shroff had a gala time on the sets of Super Dancer Chapter 3 and was completely mesmerized by the performances of the contestants. The actor also had fun with judges Shilpa Shetty and Geeta Kapoor when he indulged in cooking competition with them and also danced with Shilpa Shetty.

On the work front, Jackie Shroff will be next seen in the upcoming Bollywood film starring John Abraham, Romeo Akbar Walter. Helmed by Robbie Grewal, the film is an action thriller and also Mouni Roy and Sikandar Kher in pivotal roles. The film will hit theatres on April 5, 2019.

 

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