Best Jackie Shroff movies to stream on OTT to celebrate the OG Bollywood Bhidu’s 68th birthday
- February 1, 2025
- Ultra Team
The OG Bollywood Bhidu, Jackie Shroff, will turn 68 on February 1, 2025. From Hero to Rangeela, here are some of the best films featuring the actor to celebrate his special day.
Jackie Shroff is one of the most popular and successful actors in the film industry. His debut film was Swami Dada in 1982, but he had an uncredited role in the film. He made his lead debut in the 1983 action romance Hero. After this, he has done several hit movies such as Devdas, Hero, Border, and more. The veteran actor will turn 68 on February 1. To celebrate his special day, we have curated a list of some of his most special movies that are available on Ultra Play OTT. You can also watch these films with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
Best Jackie Shroff films to watch on OTT
Hero (1983)
Hero is about a criminal who falls in love with the daughter of a police commissioner. The movie stars Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi Seshadri, Shammi Kapoor, Amrish Puri, and Sanjeev Kumar. The plot follows a criminal named Pasha (Amarish Puri) who is jailed after a former Inspector General of Police (IGP) testifies against him. Pasha informs his best friend, Jackie (Jackie Shroff), to help him get out of prison.
Rangeela (1995)
It is about a middle-class woman who dreams of becoming a Bollywood actress. The movie is a love triangle between a woman, her childhood friend and a famous actor. The cast of Rangeela features Cast Urmila Matondkar as Mili Joshi, Aamir Khan as Munna, Jackie Shroff as Raj Kamal, Gulshan Grover as Steven Kapoor, and Reema Lagoo. The movie is famous for its gripping plot and the choreography also deserves a special mention.
Karma (1986)
This action movie is about a jailer who seeks revenge on a terrorist who killed his family. The movie stars Dilip Kumar, Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sridevi. Rana Vishwa Pratap Singh (Dilip Kumar) is a high-ranking police officer and jailer who runs a prison that reforms criminals. The inmates are Baiju Thakur (Jackie Shroff), Johnny/Gyaneshwar (Anil Kapoor), and Khairuddin Chishti (Naseeruddin Shah). Vishwa and the inmates set up bases near the Indian border to capture Dang (Anupam Kher), the leader of a terrorist organization.
Ram Lakhan (1989)
Ram Lakhan is about two brothers who are separated by their ideals but eventually come together to avenge their father’s murder. The film stars Jackie Shroff as Ram, Anil Kapoor as Lakhan, and Rakhee Gulzar as Sharda. Ram Lakhan was a major critical and commercial success and is considered a cult classic. The film is known for its story, acting, direction, and music.
Border (1997)
The war film is based on the real-life Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, focusing on a small Indian battalion led by Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri (played by Sunny Deol). The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff, and Tabu, with key characters including Lieutenant Dharamvir (Akshaye Khanna) and BSF Commandant Bhairon Singh (Suniel Shetty).
Parinda (1989)
Parinda tells the story of two brothers, Karan (Anil Kapoor) and Kishen (Jackie Shroff), where Karan returns to India after studying abroad to find his brother deeply involved in the criminal underworld, working for a powerful gangster named Anna (Nana Patekar). It is an impressive gangster movie which is known as a favourite cult movie among Indian cinema lovers even today.
Agni Sakshi (1996)
Agni Sakshi is a movie about a wealthy young man, Suraj Kapoor, who marries Shivangi but discovers that she is another man’s wife. The film stars Jackie Shroff as Suraj, Manisha Koirala as Shivangi, and Nana Patekar as Vishwanath. The movie explores themes of identity abuse and the search for freedom. It also highlights the complexities of a wife’s secret past and the dangers of an obsessive and controlling husband.
Khal Nayak (1993)
This action film is about a criminal on the run and the police officers trying to catch him. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Madhuri Dixit. Directed by Subhash Ghai, the film is known for its action sequences, stellar performances, classic Bollywood music, and the iconic status and the chemistry between the lead actors.
1942: A Love Story (1994)
The film is about a young couple whose relationship is affected by the Indian revolutionary movement. The film is set in 1942 when the British Raj was falling. The core story revolves around the forbidden love between Naren, a man loyal to the British Raj, and Rajjo, a woman deeply involved in the Indian independence struggle. The film is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Roop Ki Rabi Choron Ka Raja (1993)
It tells the story of childhood sweethearts, Ramesh (Anil Kapoor) and Seema (Sridevi), who are separated after their fathers are murdered by a ruthless diamond smuggler, Jugran (Anupam Kher). Jackie Shroff plays the role of a seasoned robber, Girdharilal. The film is known for high-octane action sequences, romance amidst crime, and family drama.