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- Published: April 15, 2023 18:35
New Delhi: Chiseled face, fierce eyes, and unmatched physique, who are we talking about if not Tiger Shroff. Time and again, the 33-year-old actor has proven not just his acting abilities but also his talent in dance and acting.
Truly, the name ‘Tiger’ couldn’t be more fitting. But wait a minute, did you know that Tiger Shroff wasn’t named Tiger at birth? The actor has a much simpler real name that many fans are unaware of.
What is Tiger Shroff’s real name?
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Tiger Shroff is one of the two children of Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and Producer Ayesha Shroff. The Heropanti actor’s real name is Jai Hemant Shroff. Read till the end to know who changed his name to Tiger and why.
Tiger Shroff’s biggest regret
Although now Tiger is considered one of the most handsome hunks in Bollywood, there was a time when the Bhaaghi 2 actor faced bullying because of the way he looked. He revealed that before he got his first film Heropanti in 2014, many people shunned his looks by comparing him to a girl.
Some even went as far as saying that he doesn’t look like the son of Jackie Shroff.
However, Tiger actively proved all of them wrong. It is a little-known fact that it was Tiger Shroff who helped Aamir Khan to achieve the required physique for Dhoom 3.
Tiger says while he is satisfied with the way he looks, one of his biggest regrets is not being as tall as his dad.
Who changed Tiger Shroff’s name and why
The story behind Tiger Shroff’s name is an adorable tale of his bond with Jackie Shroff. It was none other than his father who picked the name ‘Tiger’ because the actor used to bite like one as a child.