Veteran actors Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadri recently reunited, with their pictures going viral online, and fans are gushing over the duo. This on-screen jodi, who captivated audiences in the 1983 blockbuster ‘Hero,’ shared a heartfelt moment, rekindling nostalgia for their iconic film. Joining them for the evening was Poonam Dhillon, as the trio stepped out for a memorable dinner.
Poonam Dhillon took to Instagram to share a series of photos featuring Jackie Shroff, Meenakshi Seshadri, Nadia, and Suhasini Hassan, capturing their joyful reunion. “We need friends… we need warmth & care… we need sharing. That’s what Friendship gives us!! Thanks @suhasinihasan, who is a great Binder & motivational friend. Thanks @apnabhidu. Jackie, who is such a gentleman, looked after the ladies so gallantly (and of course did not let us ladies pay for the dinner) and made sure we all ate properly. Dropped us to our vehicles and opened doors for us!! Bless you, chivalrous gentleman!! Great to see @iammeenakshiseshadri, who joined us on short notice, and gorgeous @simply.nadiya, who is outstanding in her work and fitness regime. All in all, a wonderful evening.”
Their recent reunion has left fans emotional, sparking nostalgia and hope for more such moments. One fan commented, “Beautiful,” while another reminisced, writing, “Jackie Shroff and Poonam Dhillon in Teri Meherbaniyan. Lovely nostalgic memories. Greetings from Nigeria, ma’am.”
On the work front, Jackie Shroff was last seen in Baby John. Despite its massive budget of over ₹180 crore, the film opened with ₹11.25 crore at the box office. However, collections dropped significantly on the second day to ₹4.75 crore. According to Sacnilk, the film’s daily earnings have now fallen below ₹1 crore, struggling to
When asked if the failure of a film affects him personally after so many years in the industry, Jackie Shroff responded, Dukh hota hai par khud ke liye nahi, producers ke liye (You do feel bad, but not for yourself, but for the producers). You tend to do your job with sincerity, but the people who have put in the money, you have to think about them too.”
‘Baby John’ also features Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi in key roles. Despite its star-studded cast, the film struggled to match the success of its Tamil counterpart.