Published 12:56 IST, October 11th 2019
Tiger Shroff: The War actor's family, background and education
Tiger Shroff has been a part of the Indian film industry from the year 2014. The actor is the son of the celebrated actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Dutt
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Tiger Shroff has been grabbing attention since the time he entered the Bollywood film industry. After the success of War, Tiger Shroff has been in the news every day. The actor’s Bollywood journey started in the year 2014 with the movie Heropanti. He starred in the movie alongside Kriti Sanon.
Tiger Shroff has done seven movies in his Bollywood career.
Family Background
Tiger Shroff was born on March 2, 1990. Tiger is the son of actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Dutt. His original name is reportedly Jai Hemant Shroff, which he changed to Tiger for his debut in Bollywood. The actor has two other siblings, and he is the eldest of the bunch. His sister, Krishna Shroff, is reportedly three years younger than Tiger.
Education
The actor has pursued his education up till standard 12. He reportedly attended the Besant Montessori School in Juhu, Mumbai. Then, he supposedly joined the American School of Bombay in Mumbai. The actor is said to have helped Aamir Khan gain his physique in his 2013 movie Dhoom 3. He is a black- belt champion in Taekwondo.
Awards and Achievements
Tiger Shroff won the Best Male Debut at the Filmfare Awards for his film Heropanti. The actor also won the Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow- Male 2014. He has also won Best Debut Actor at the International Indian Film Academy. The actor was awarded the GQ Awards, India: Youth Icon of the Year 2016.
The handsome hunk is gaining immense praise for his movie War. He has starred in the movie alongside Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor. The actor was seen at his best, with excellent dance numbers and action sequences. The movie released on October 2, 2019, and it has earned ₹ 228.55 crores in 8 days.
Updated 17:40 IST, October 11th 2019