Jackie Shroff, one of Bollywood’s most revered stars, has played several memorable characters throughout his career. The actor recently made headlines following the firing incident involving his son, Tiger Shroff, which left fans and well-wishers concerned. Jackie Shroff, who is also in the spotlight for his role in Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, has reassured everyone, saying, “Tiger is okay.”
Interestingly, Jackie Shroff entered the Hindi film industry hoping to become a villain, believing he lacked the looks to compete with stars such as Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Dharmendra. However, his debut as a leading man in Subhash Ghai’s Hero changed the course of his career. Here’s a look at some of Jackie Shroff’s films in which he played a police officer, as well as those that saw him take on negative roles.
3 Films In Which Played A Police Officer
1. Ram Lakhan (1989)
In s Ram Lakhan, Jackie Shroff played Inspector Ram Pratap Singh, a police officer committed to fighting crime. His character believes in discipline and being honest. He also struggles to guide his younger brother Lakhan, played by ,who initially misuses his position as a police officer. As Ram takes on a powerful criminal gang, he must also deal with the challenges within his family. The film is hailed as fans as one of Jackie Shroff’s best-known performances as a police officer.
(L-R) Tridev, Khalnayak, Ram Lakhan
2. Khal Nayak (1993)
Jackie Shroff portrayed Inspector Ram Kumar Sinha in Subhash Ghai’s Khal Nayak. His character faces a problem when Ballu, a criminal played by , escapes from custody. The situation becomes more complicated when Ram’s fiancée, Ganga, played by Madhuri Dixit, goes undercover to capture the antagonist. Later, Ram finds himself caught in a difficult situation. The film brought together action, drama and went on to be one of the biggest hits.
3. Tridev (1989)
In the action thriller Tridev, directed by Rajiv Rai, Jackie Shroff played Inspector Ravi Mathur. An honest officer, Ravi is falsely implicated by a criminal and finds himself fighting against a corrupt system. Instead of surrendering to the circumstances, he joins forces with other men who have also been wronged. Together, they set out to expose the people responsible and clear their names.
3 Films In Which Jackie Shroff Played Gangster
1. Mission Kashmir (2000)
In Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Mission Kashmir, Jackie Shroff played Hilal Kohistani, a militant leader who manipulates a young man for his own purposes. Hrithik Roshan plays Altaaf, an orphan whose life is shaped by violence and loss. Hilal exploits Altaaf’s anger and vulnerability, getting him into a dangerous mission. The role showcased Jackie Shroff in a darker avatar, and revolved around a story of revenge, manipulation.
(L-R) Aaranya Kandam, Welcome To The Jungle, Mission Kashmir
2. Aaranya Kaandam (2011)
Jackie Shroff played Singaperumal, an ageing gangster struggling to retain control over his criminal empire, in the Tamil neo-noir film Aaranya Kaandam. Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, the film shows a violent underworld. Singaperumal is controlling, suspicious and willing to use extreme measures to protect his position. The role saw him showcase a flawed, unpredictable character.
3. Welcome to the Jungle (2026)
Jackie Shroff plays Zatara, a dreaded mujahideen leader, in the action-adventure comedy Welcome to the Jungle. As the film’s antagonist, he brings a menacing presence to the comedy. He joined the project following a late cast reshuffle, taking over a role originally assigned to Suniel Shetty, who stepped into another character after Sanjay Dutt exited the film due to health reasons.