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{{SHORTDESC:Indian actor and singer working in Hindi films (born 1990)}} {{#seo:|title=Tiger Shroff Biography – Indian Actor and Action Star|title_mode=append|keywords=Tiger Shroff, Tiger Shroff Biography, Tiger Shroff Wiki, Tiger Shroff Age, Tiger Shroff Movies, Tiger Shroff Career|description=Tiger Shroff is an Indian actor and singer known for his work in Hindi films, especially action and dance-based roles. He debuted with Heropanti and gained fame with Baaghi and War.|image=Tiger Shroff.png|image_alt=Tiger Shroff portrait}}
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:larger; padding:5px 0;" |'''Tiger Shroff'''
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; padding:0;" |[[File:Tiger Shroff.png|alt=Tiger Shroff|358x358px]]
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| style="width:35%; padding:5px;" |'''Birth name'''
| style="width:65%; padding:5px;" |Jai Hemant Shroff
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="padding:5px;" |2 March 1990Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Indian
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Actor, Singer
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="padding:5px;" |2014–present
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Parents'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Jackie Shroff (father)Ayesha Shroff (mother)
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Relatives'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Krishna Shroff (sister)
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Baaghi series, War, Heropanti
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'''Tiger Shroff''' (born Jai Hemant Shroff on 2 March 1990) is an Indian actor and singer who works mainly in Hindi films. He is known for his action roles, dancing skills, and athletic performances. He made his film debut with ''Heropanti'' (2014), for which he won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Tiger-Shroff/news</ref>

== Early Life and Background ==
Tiger Shroff was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a film family. His father, Jackie Shroff, is a well-known actor, and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, is a film producer and former actress.

He has a younger sister, Krishna Shroff. On his father’s side, he has Gujarati and Turkmen roots, while on his mother’s side, he has Bengali and Belgian ancestry. His maternal grandfather, Ranjan Dutt, was an Air Vice Marshal and a Vir Chakra awardee.

Shroff studied at the American School of Bombay. He has trained in martial arts and holds an honorary fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is also a devotee of Lord Shiva and observes fasts during religious occasions such as Mahashivaratri.<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/as-vijay-leads-in-tamil-nadu-tiger-shroff-congratulates-tvk-chief-more-power-to-you-11445674</ref>

== Acting Career ==

=== Debut and Early Success (2014–2020) ===
Tiger Shroff made his acting debut in 2014 with the action-romance ''Heropanti''. The film was a commercial success, and his performance was noted for his dance and action abilities.

He gained further popularity with ''Baaghi'' (2016), which became a successful action film. In the same year, he appeared in ''A Flying Jatt'', followed by ''Munna Michael'' (2017), though both films did not perform well at the box office.<ref>https://odishatv.in/entertainment/mfn-18-set-to-premiere-tiger-shroff-and-family-elevate-indias-mma-stage-11799168</ref>

In 2018, he starred in ''Baaghi 2'', which became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. In 2019, he appeared in ''Student of the Year 2'' and later in the action thriller ''War'', which became his highest-grossing film and one of the biggest hits of the year.

In 2020, he reprised his role in ''Baaghi 3''. The film performed moderately due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting cinema releases.

=== Career Decline (2021–present) ===
After 2020, Tiger Shroff faced a series of commercial setbacks. Films such as ''Heropanti 2'' (2022), ''Ganapath'' (2023), and ''Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (2024) did not perform well at the box office.

He also appeared in ''Singham Again'' (2024) as part of a larger ensemble cast. In 2025, he starred in ''Baaghi 4'', which received mixed reviews and underperformed commercially.

Despite these challenges, he continues to work in action films and remains known for his physical performances.

== Other Work ==
Apart from acting, Tiger Shroff is involved in sports and fitness activities. In 2019, he co-founded the mixed martial arts organisation Matrix Fight Night (MFN).

He has also released several music singles and explored a career in singing. He is associated with multiple brands and endorsements.<ref>https://investmentguruindia.com/newsdetail/bollywood-actor-tiger-shroff-clicks-selfies-with-fans-in-mumbai904683</ref>

In 2024, he launched a football club named Mumbay FC and also played as a forward in the Mumbai Premier League.

== Personal Life ==
Tiger Shroff maintains a private personal life. He is known for his disciplined lifestyle, fitness routine, and dedication to martial arts.

== Impact and Public Image ==
Tiger Shroff is recognized as one of the leading action stars of his generation in Bollywood. He is widely known for his dance skills, stunt work, and screen presence.

He has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list and continues to remain a popular figure among younger audiences.

== References ==
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