Jackie Shroff on becoming a superhero in The Great Grand Superhero: Tiger told me it would be tough to play one
TNN / May 14, 2026, 09:30 (IST)
After more than four decades in Hindi cinema, Jackie Shroff is stepping into a new space with The Great Grand Superhero – Aliens Ka Aagman, where he plays India’s first superhero grandpa. In a candid conversation, the actor reflects on ageing, fitness, action at 69, and the influence of son Tiger Shroff on his lifestyle. From discussing the physical strain of superhero films to speaking about friendships with Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie also opens up about how growing up in Mumbai’s chawls shaped his values, humility and belief in community over strategy.