Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Jackie Shroff Recalls Father’s Prediction He Would Become Actor
Jackie Shroff is a Bollywood actor.
He said his father was an astrologer who did not talk very much.
After Jackie finished 11th grade, he thought college would cost his father too much money.
He decided he would look for a job instead.
His father then told him that he would become an actor.
Jackie said this prediction came true.
He shared the story on the finale of India’s Best Dancer Season 5.
He also remembered that his family felt close in their small home, even though they now live in a bigger house.
Jackie Shroff shared the story during the grand finale of India’s Best Dancer Season 5.
His father, an astrologer, predicted he would become an actor after he passed 11th grade.
Shroff said he had planned to find work instead of attending college because of the cost.
He said his father was quiet, focused on his work and had respected clients.
Shroff also recalled feeling greater family unity in his childhood’s small home than in his current large house.
- Who
- Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and his late father, who was an astrologer.
- What
- Shroff recalled that his father predicted he would become an actor.
- When
- During the grand finale of India’s Best Dancer Season 5; the prediction was made after Shroff passed 11th grade.
- Where
- The discussion took place on India’s Best Dancer Season 5 in Mumbai.
- Why
- Shroff was asked about his father’s predictions after the host discussed a contestant’s predictions.
- Guest
- Jackie Shroff
- Program
- India’s Best Dancer Season 5
- Occasion
- Grand finale
- Father’s profession
- Astrologer
- Prediction
- Shroff would become an actor
- Education point
- Shroff had passed 11th grade and considered working instead of attending college
- Family memory
- He recalled living with his parents and brother in a very small house