Both A Flying Jatt and Munna Michael were unsuccessful at the box office. In 2017, Shroff teamed with Sabbir for the third time in the dance film Munna Michael opposite Nidhhi Agerwal. Bollywood Hungama praised his action sequences, saying: "The action Tiger performed without use of double body is delight to see." That year he also played a martial arts teacher who gains superpowers, in Remo D'Souza's superhero film A Flying Jatt alongside Jacqueline Fernandez. Earning ₹1.26 billion (US$17 million) in worldwide markets, Baaghi was his first big hit. Shroff's portrayal fetched him the Screen Award for Best Male Debut and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male in addition to a nomination in the same category at the 60th Filmfare Awards.Īfter two years, Shroff reteamed with Nadiadwala and Sabbir in Baaghi (2016), set against the backdrop of a martial arts school and also featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Sudheer Babu. Furthermore, Anupama Chopra, though noting that he has star-like qualities and "very solid screen presence", called his dialogue delivery "off". In spite of terming his performance "a little unconvincing", Kaushal called his action sequences "admirable" and said he's a "great dancer".
However, Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times disagreed, calling his "dialogues forced" and said "his expressions do nothing in a given situation". Jha praised him for his versatility, saying that "he emotes, he dances and yes, he can fight". Adarsh also added that "for a first-timer, he exudes supreme confidence". Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama appreciated his performance, saying "Tiger registers an impact in several sequences" and that he "scores brownie points in action and stunts". He gained praise for his dancing skills and ability to perform onerous stunts but was also criticised for his acting, looks and dialogue delivery.
Released in 2014, Heropanti garnered unfavourable reviews but was a surprising commercial success with gross of ₹726 million (US$9.6 million) worldwide. To prepare for the role, he took flexibility training under Ziley Mawai. In June 2012, Shroff was signed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala to make his film debut in Sabbir Khan's action romantic comedy Heropanti. Shroff in promotions for A Flying Jatt (2016) In 2014, he was awarded an honorary fifth degree black belt in Taekwondo. ĭue to his experience in martial arts, he has frequently spent time helping actors train for films. He studied at the American School of Bombay. He holds a fast every Monday and during every Mahashivaratri festival. Shroff is a devout Hindu devotee of Lord Shiva and has attributed his physique to Lord Shiva. On his paternal side, he is of Gujarati and Turkmen ancestry and from his maternal side, he is of Bengali and Belgian descent. He is the elder of two siblings and has a three-year younger sister named Krishna Shroff.
Jai Hemant Shroff was born on 2 March 1990, to Indian film actor Jackie Shroff and his wife Ayesha Shroff (née Dutt). 2.2 Establishment and recognition (2018–present).