Tiger Shroff is an Indian actor, martial artist and dancer known for his action films and acrobatic dance sequences. Born Jai Hemant Shroff on March 2, 1990, in Mumbai, the son of actor Jackie Shroff, he debuted with Heropanti (2014) and became Bollywood’s youngest action star through the Baaghi franchise and War (2019), earning a reputation as the industry’s most athletic leading man.
Tiger Shroff biography: quick facts
| Full name | Jai Hemant Shroff (“Tiger” is his professional name) |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1990, Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, martial artist, dancer |
| Known for | Baaghi franchise, War (2019), action-dance roles |
| Parents | Jackie Shroff (actor), Ayesha Shroff (producer) |
| Siblings | Krishna Shroff (younger sister) |
| Debut | Heropanti (2014) |
| Partner | None publicly confirmed |
Early life and background
Jai Hemant Shroff was born on March 2, 1990, in Mumbai to actor Jackie Shroff and his wife Ayesha Shroff (née Ayesha Dutt), a producer and former model. His younger sister Krishna Shroff has also built a public profile as an entrepreneur and fitness personality. Growing up in a film family, he was trained in martial arts from early childhood — beginning Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four and eventually earning a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo.
His discipline was matched by his dance: film observers have long noted that Shroff’s acrobatic ability — backflips, aerial kicks and gravity-defying stunts performed without body doubles in many of his films — became the defining signature of his screen persona, setting him apart from the previous generation of Bollywood action stars.
Career: debut and the Baaghi years
Shroff made his acting debut in 2014 with Heropanti, opposite Kriti Sanon, directed by Sabbir Khan. The film was a commercial success and earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Male Debut. He followed it with the romantic dance film Munna Michael (2017), but his breakthrough as an action star came through the Baaghi franchise.
Baaghi (2016), again opposite Shraddha Kapoor, was a major box-office hit and cemented his action-dance image. Baaghi 2 (2018) became one of the highest-grossing films of his career. A third instalment, Baaghi 3, followed in 2020. The franchise turned “Baaghi” — the Hindi word for rebel — into his brand identity in Hindi cinema.
War and career peak
In 2019, Shroff starred alongside Hrithik Roshan in Yash Raj Films’ War, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the biggest openers of his career, pairing two of Bollywood’s most physically trained stars. The action sequences — martial arts, parkour and high-altitude stunts — reinforced his reputation as the industry’s most athletic leading man.
He has since headlined films including Ganapath (2023) and Baaghi 4 (2025), the fourth instalment of his signature franchise, directed by A. Harsha and co-starring Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu.
Major achievements
Shroff’s achievements are rooted in craft rather than conventional star-making. His fifth-degree Taekwondo black belt is among the highest martial-arts credentials held by any mainstream Bollywood actor, and his action sequences — many performed himself — raised the bar for physicality in Hindi cinema. Film critics and interviewers have repeatedly described action and dance as his “USP” in an industry where few leading men excel at both.
He has translated his fitness image into business: he founded the activewear brand PROWL in 2018, co-founded the MMA Matrix gym chain (16 gyms across India) with his mother Ayesha and sister Krishna, launched the Matrix Fight Night MMA promotion, and in October 2026 opened Matrix Wellness, a recovery centre in Mumbai.
October 2026: reported firing incident in Juhu (as of October 18, 2026)
On the evening of Sunday, October 18, 2026, unidentified assailants on motorcycles fired three to four rounds at Shroff’s car near Pushpa Park in Juhu, Mumbai, as he was leaving after playing football, according to PTI reporting carried by The Hindu and Business Standard. Shroff escaped unhurt — confirmed by Mumbai Police and by his father Jackie Shroff’s team — while his driver and a second person were injured. Mumbai Police launched a manhunt and are examining CCTV footage.
A social media post purporting to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, according to News18 and The Indian Express; police have not verified the claim and the investigation is ongoing. The Bishnoi gang’s name has been linked to earlier incidents in Bollywood, including the 2024 firing outside actor Salman Khan’s biography subject’s Bandra residence — a separate, earlier case with no confirmed link to the Juhu incident. This section reflects reporting as of October 18, 2026, and will be updated as the story develops.
Personal life
Shroff has kept his private life largely out of the spotlight. He has no spouse and no children publicly known. He was long rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Disha Patani, his Baaghi 2 co-star; reports of a breakup surfaced in August 2022, and he described himself as “single” on a 2022 appearance on Koffee With Karan. Nothing about his relationship status has been publicly confirmed since.
Net worth snapshot
Tiger Shroff’s fortune is estimated at around ₹248 crore (about $30 million) as of 2025–2026, according to widely cited Indian media reports — no Forbes, Bloomberg or Hurun net-worth figure exists for him. The estimate is supported by hard anchors including a reported ₹20 crore fee for Baaghi 4 and verified Forbes India Celebrity 100 earnings of ₹18.5 crore in 2019. Read the full breakdown in Tiger Shroff’s net worth.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tiger Shroff’s real name?
His full name is Jai Hemant Shroff. “Tiger” is his professional and screen name, which he has used since his debut.
How did Tiger Shroff become famous?
He debuted with Heropanti (2014), then became Bollywood’s leading young action star through the Baaghi franchise (2016, 2018, 2020) and the 2019 blockbuster War opposite Hrithik Roshan. His martial-arts training and acrobatic dance sequences became his signature.
Is Tiger Shroff a trained martial artist?
Yes. He holds a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo and began training in Wushu and Taekwondo at the age of four. He performs many of his own action stunts.
Who are Tiger Shroff’s parents?
His father is actor Jackie Shroff, a veteran of Hindi cinema, and his mother is Ayesha Shroff (née Ayesha Dutt), a producer and former model. He has a younger sister, Krishna Shroff.
What happened to Tiger Shroff in Juhu in October 2026?
On October 18, 2026, assailants fired at his car near Pushpa Park in Juhu, Mumbai. Shroff escaped unhurt; his driver and a second person were injured. A social media post purporting to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, but police have not verified that claim and the investigation is ongoing.
Sources
- Tiger Shroff: The new-age hero — Times of India
- Tiger Shroff profile — Outlook India
- Tiger Shroff profile — NDTV
- Tiger Shroff interview on movies, fitness and working with Hrithik Roshan — Filmfare
- Ganapath box office day 2 — Indian Express
- Baaghi 4 box office day 1 — Hindustan Times
- Firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu (PTI) — The Hindu
- Unidentified persons fire at Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu (PTI) — Business Standard
- Bishnoi gang claim-of-responsibility report — News18
- Claim surfaced as screenshot then audio clip — Indian Express
- Tiger Shroff biography — BookMyShow