A heartwarming story recently surfaced on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 13’, highlighting the enduring friendship between Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff. When one of Jackie’s films faced unsold tickets, Suniel stepped in to purchase nearly half of them, ensuring the theater appeared full. This gesture reflects the deep camaraderie between the two Bollywood icons, going beyond the glitz of the film industry.
Early Bond and Bollywood Friendship
Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff forged a strong friendship early in their careers. Their relationship, built on mutual respect and support, often extended beyond the film sets. During a recent television episode, Jackie shared how Suniel helped him during difficult times, including providing assistance when his father was unwell and even supporting him with essentials from his shop.
Turning Disappointment into Solidarity
Jackie recounted the story of one of his films that had unsold tickets at release. Someone informed them that seats remained vacant. Jackie said, “Ek picture meri release huyi thi aur tickets abhi bhi baki hai (One of my films had released, and tickets were still unsold).”
Suniel’s immediate reaction was heartwarming. Jackie continued, “Toh unhone saari tickete kharid lee. Kaun kiske liye khariddta hai? (He bought all the remaining tickets. Who does that for someone?)” Suniel bought nearly half of the tickets to ensure the theater looked full, showing extraordinary generosity and friendship.
Longstanding Professional Association
The duo has shared screen space in several popular films, including ‘Border’, ‘Refugee’, and ‘Hulchul’. Their off-screen bond often enhanced their performances on-screen.
Suniel Shetty’s notable films include ‘Dhadkan’, ‘Hera Pheri’, and ‘Main Hoon Na’, while Jackie Shroff has appeared in over 200 films across four decades. Jackie’s recent work includes ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’. Their friendship continues to inspire fans and colleagues alike.
