Jackie Shroff At 68: Mind Feels Like 19, Body Still Young

MUMBAI (IANS) –Veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff has shared insights into performing action sequences at 68, stating that he has “grown tougher” with a mind that feels 19 and a body that still feels young.

Shroff is in the action-packed series, Hunter 2: Tootega Nahi, Todega, on Amazon MX Player.

Reflecting on past injuries, the actor said, “I have suffered fractures in my hand and leg, and have also taken quite a few hits. But, by God’s grace, I have grown tougher. My mind feels like I’m 19 and my body still feels young.”

He recalled an instance where Suniel Shetty was hit in the ribs with a real piece of wood. Shroff added, “And even I have faced an injury in my ankle. The muscle in my left hand is torn. But this is all part of the process. Action is such an aspect that keeps your bones and body in check.”

The actor also commented on modern lifestyles, saying that everyone has “gotten so busy with our phones that our bones have stiffened.”

Shroff emphasized the importance of health: “So it’s important to take care of our health, and also look after the people around us, our parents, our loved ones. I did very limited action in this series, but Sunil Anna has done even more.”

Hunter 2, in addition to Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty, features Anusha Dandekar, Barkha Bisht, Anang Desai, Pramod Pathak, and Mazel Vyas. Directed by Prince Dhiman and Alok Batra, the series is set to stream from July 24