Jackie Shroff reflects on his struggle, reveals he was ‘bitten by a rat’ in Mumbai chawl

By Roshni TamtaFirst Published Aug 13, 2024, 5:30 PM IST
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Jackie revealed in an interview, that he got bitten by a rat in Mumbai's Teen Batti Chawl. 

Jackie Shroff is known for his cool attitude and one-of-a-kind personality. Whether he is on-camera or off-camera, he is always exuding superstar energy while also painting his simple and minimalist charm. Just like any iconic star, Jackie also has a past of struggles and challenges which he overcame with his hard work and sheer determination. Taling about his struggles before acting, Jackie revealed in an interview, that he got bitten by a rat in Mumbai's Teen Batti Chawl.

In an interview with Ranveer Alhabadia, Jackie said, “I remember those years when I would stand outside chawl’s bathroom with my mug. There were seven small buildings and we had a total of three bathrooms for all the people of those buildings. There would be a line outside the toilet every morning because people would be in a hurry to go to work. This memory is still so fresh in my mind… that sometimes I still see myself standing in that line in my dreams.”

He was shown the picture of the exact room. He said, "I used to sit on the floor and eat, which is the best way to eat I think. My mother would cook and I would sit on the ground and eat. Those memories haven’t left my mind. I used to sleep on the floor of this room. I saw a snake in the corner of that room. Once a rat bit me and my mom. This I am talking about mid 60s that time around. I sometimes go there, it is a place where I grew up. I even told the landlord to give the space to me for rent but he said no. I told I would pay the same amount as others but he did not budge. I am still trying…”

Jackie Shroff will soon be seen in Varun Dhawan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Baby John. 

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