Jackie Shroff Pays Emotional Tribute to Dev Anand on 103rd Birth Anniversary
Jackie Shroff has paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dev Anand on his 103rd birth anniversary.
The actor shared a series of nostalgic throwback pictures on Instagram, including black-and-white photographs of Dev Anand and a rare picture of the two actors together.
Along with the pictures, Jackie expressed his gratitude to the late Bollywood icon for helping him begin his journey in cinema.
Jackie Shroff Remembers Dev Anand
Sharing the memories with his fans, Jackie wrote, “With Dev Saab’s blessings, I took my first steps into the world of cinema!”
He also remembered Dev Anand with love, respect and gratitude on his birth anniversary.
The emotional post highlighted the lasting impact Dev Anand had on Jackie’s early career.
How Dev Anand Helped Jackie Shroff Enter Films
Jackie had spoken about his bond with Dev Anand just days earlier during the grand finale of India’s Best Dancer Season 5.
He recalled that Dev Anand first noticed him through a hoarding advertisement when Jackie was working as a model.
That chance encounter eventually led to a small role in Dev Anand’s 1982 film Swami Dada.
The opportunity marked Jackie’s acting debut and became the beginning of his successful journey in Bollywood.
Dev Anand Reassured Jackie on His First Film Set
Jackie also remembered an incident from the sets of Swami Dada.
The actor recalled feeling nervous while filming an action sequence. Dev Anand noticed his discomfort and reportedly asked the crew to take it easy because Jackie was a new actor.
The simple gesture stayed with Jackie for decades and became one of his most memorable memories of Dev Anand.
Jackie Shroff and Dev Anand Worked Together Again
Their professional relationship continued long after Jackie’s debut.
The two actors later worked together in Censor in 2001 and Chargesheet in 2011.
Chargesheet marked Dev Anand’s final film as both a director and actor.
For Jackie Shroff, Dev Anand remained much more than a legendary filmmaker and actor. He was also the person who gave him an early opportunity and helped him take his first steps into the world of cinema.