Thursday, July 2, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

When Abhishek Made Jackie Shroff Feel Like A Star

Darpan News Desk IANS, 25 Apr, 2016 12:11 PM
    Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has shared that he felt like a star when Abhishek Bachchan, now an actor, asked for his autograph back in the 1980s.
     
    "I was shooting for 'Mera Jawab' (released in 1985) in Chennai when two kids came to take my autograph. It was Abhishek and his sister Shweta. I was in a hotel room and Bachchan saab (Amitabh Bachchan) was also staying there. 
     
    "He sent them to take my autograph. Someone informed me that Amitabh Bachchan's kids wanted to meet me... wanted my autograph. I felt like a star," Jackie told reporters at the trailer launch of his upcoming film "Housefull 3" here.
     
    Abhishek, who also features in the film, added that Jackie was the "first person whose autograph I have taken in my life". "I was so excited. I was a big fan of his style. I used to wear a bandana on my forehead. Though I did not have a beard then, but I used to pick up drum sticks and act as if I was playing the flute to copy his style."
     
    Jackie shared that Abhishek is a "great kid and focuses on his work only".
     
    "Housefull 3" also features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon.
     
    The romantic-comedy film is set to release on June 3.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    I Never Thought I Am A Stylish: Priyanka Chopra

    I Never Thought I Am A Stylish: Priyanka Chopra
    She is known for setting style trends in Bollywood but actress Priyanka Chopra says she never took fashion seriously and her look is just an extension of her mind.

    I Never Thought I Am A Stylish: Priyanka Chopra

    A Break Was Important To Rediscover Myself: R. Madhavan

    A Break Was Important To Rediscover Myself: R. Madhavan
    Actor R. Madhavan, who is returning to the Bollywood scene with "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", says it was a conscious decision to take a break as he wanted time to rediscover himself.

    A Break Was Important To Rediscover Myself: R. Madhavan

    Writing About Nepal Quake Not For Publicity: Big B

    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is furious with some social media users who have accused him of trying to garner "publicity" by writing about the victims of Nepal's devastating earthquake on networking platforms.

    Writing About Nepal Quake Not For Publicity: Big B

    Never Felt So Loved: Akshay Kumar

    Actor Akshay Kumar is elated over the response he is getting for his film “Gabbar Is Back”. He says that he has never felt so loved.

    Never Felt So Loved: Akshay Kumar

    'Gabbar Is Back' Rakes In Rs.13.05 Crore On Opening Day

    'Gabbar Is Back' Rakes In Rs.13.05 Crore On Opening Day
    Akshay Kumar's much talked about Bollywood project “Gabbar is Back” has received an opening of Rs.13.05 crore.

    'Gabbar Is Back' Rakes In Rs.13.05 Crore On Opening Day

    Love Is Togetherness: Hema Malini And Dharmendra Celebrate 35th Marriage Anniversary

    Love Is Togetherness: Hema Malini And Dharmendra Celebrate 35th Marriage Anniversary
     The union of Bollywood's “Dream girl” Hema Malini and yesteryear's action hero Dharmendra turned a year older on Saturday. On this occasion, the actress says love is all about spending time together.

    Love Is Togetherness: Hema Malini And Dharmendra Celebrate 35th Marriage Anniversary