'Our Darling Star': Subhash Ghai Pens A Special Note For Jackie Shroff On His Birthday
On February 1, veteran actor Jackie Shroff is celebrating his birthday, receiving an outpouring of heartfelt wishes from fans, friends, and industry colleagues. Among those extending their greetings is renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who paid a special tribute to the beloved star.
Taking to Instagram, Ghai posted a nostalgic picture featuring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit. Along with the image, he shared an interesting anecdote about Madhuri’s first audition with him. The filmmaker revealed that Jackie, already a big star at the time, was present during the audition and expressed his admiration for the young actress’s talent. He stated, “When a star auditions with a new star? In 1984, when I asked Jackie Shroff, the big star of Hero n Karma, to join Madhuri Dixit in her first audition by me for Mukta Arts, he immediately came, encouraged her, and appreciated her. He told me, What a beautiful discovery, boss."
In the same post, the filmmaker penned his heartfelt wishes to the birthday boy. “Today I remember him on his birthday with all my love n pride because Jackie has always been the kindest star to his juniors’ and remains grateful to his seniors. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKIE SHROFF n God bless you with the happiest life with the same qualities always. You are our darling star always," he captioned.
The veteran actor also received heartfelt messages from daughter Krishna. She poured love and admiration for his beloved dad with an adorable video and birthday wish. Sharing a video from a photoshoot, Krishna wrote, “Happiest of days to my everything."
Jackie’s close friend and actor Anil Kapoor also penned a special birthday wish for the actor. Sharing a string of pictures on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Anil wrote, “There’s no doubt in my mind that we were brothers in our pichla janam (last life), and hopefully, we’ll be brothers in the agla janam (next life) too. There’s always been a special connection—something I’ve always felt for you, Jaggu Da. Love you, Ram! Happy Birthday! @bindasbhidu."
Source : News18.com
Taking to Instagram, Ghai posted a nostalgic picture featuring Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit. Along with the image, he shared an interesting anecdote about Madhuri’s first audition with him. The filmmaker revealed that Jackie, already a big star at the time, was present during the audition and expressed his admiration for the young actress’s talent. He stated, “When a star auditions with a new star? In 1984, when I asked Jackie Shroff, the big star of Hero n Karma, to join Madhuri Dixit in her first audition by me for Mukta Arts, he immediately came, encouraged her, and appreciated her. He told me, What a beautiful discovery, boss."
In the same post, the filmmaker penned his heartfelt wishes to the birthday boy. “Today I remember him on his birthday with all my love n pride because Jackie has always been the kindest star to his juniors’ and remains grateful to his seniors. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKIE SHROFF n God bless you with the happiest life with the same qualities always. You are our darling star always," he captioned.
The veteran actor also received heartfelt messages from daughter Krishna. She poured love and admiration for his beloved dad with an adorable video and birthday wish. Sharing a video from a photoshoot, Krishna wrote, “Happiest of days to my everything."
Jackie’s close friend and actor Anil Kapoor also penned a special birthday wish for the actor. Sharing a string of pictures on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Anil wrote, “There’s no doubt in my mind that we were brothers in our pichla janam (last life), and hopefully, we’ll be brothers in the agla janam (next life) too. There’s always been a special connection—something I’ve always felt for you, Jaggu Da. Love you, Ram! Happy Birthday! @bindasbhidu."
Source : News18.com