How Does Jackie Shroff Honor V. Shantaram on His 35th Death Anniversary?
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Key Takeaways
- Jackie Shroff pays tribute to V. Shantaram on his 35th death anniversary.
- V. Shantaram is celebrated for his impactful films in Indian cinema.
- Jackie's latest projects include Hunter 2 and Welcome To The Jungle.
- The legacy of V. Shantaram continues to inspire new generations of filmmakers.
- Social media serves as a platform for honoring cinematic legends.
Mumbai, Oct 30 (NationPress) On the occasion of V. Shantaram's 35th death anniversary, renowned Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has paid homage to the iconic filmmaker.
Jackie took to his Instagram stories, sharing a striking monochrome image of the beloved director, affectionately known as Shantaram Bapu. He complemented the post with the classic 1946 song Zindagi Zindagi Koi Sapna Nahi Zindagi by Khan Mastana.
“Remembering V Shantaram ji on his death anniversary #vshantaram,” Jackie captioned the post.
V. Shantaram is celebrated for his masterpieces such as Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, Amar Bhoopali, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Navrang, Duniya Na Mane, Pinjara, Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli, Chani, Iye Marathiche Nagari, Do Ankhen Barah Haath, and Zunj.
He passed away on October 30, 1990, in Mumbai. He is survived by three wives and seven children. Vimalabai passed away in 1996 after four years of being bedridden, Jayashree died peacefully in her sleep in 2003, and Sandhya passed away in 2025.
As for Jackie, his latest project is “Hunter 2”, where he portrays the antagonist, 'The Salesman', in the action-packed drama's second season.
In this gripping series, the tension escalates as Vikram receives a terrifying call from his daughter, long presumed dead, only to find out she is with the mysterious salesman.
He will also be featured in “Welcome To The Jungle”. Directed by Ahmed Khan, this film stars a stellar cast including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueliene Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, and Sayaji Shinde in pivotal roles.
The first installment of Welcome debuted in 2007, directed by Anees Bazmee. It is described as a “loose remake” of the 1999 English comedy Mickey Blue Eyes, featuring prominent actors like Feroz Khan, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, and Mallika Sherawat.