Tiger Shroff Birthday: Martial Arts Icon, Fitness Star or Box Office Test?

Tiger Shroff, born Jai Hemant Shroff on March 2, 1990, is a notable Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films, and is the son of actors Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Dutt

He made his acting debut in the 2014 film "Heropanti," which was a commercial success and won him the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year

Shroff gained fame with successful films like "Baaghi," "Baaghi 2," and "War," but faced a decline with later films such as "Heropanti 2" and "Ganapath" failing to perform well at the box office

Apart from acting, Tiger co-founded the mixed martial arts organization Matrix Fight Night and was included in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list in 2018 and 2019

Tiger Shroff's proficiency in martial arts is well-recognized, and he has trained numerous actors; he holds an honorary fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo

His family background is diverse, with roots in Gujarati, Turkmen, Bengali, and Belgian ancestry, and he is a devout Shiva devotee, known for fasting on Mondays and Mahashivratri

Despite box office setbacks, Tiger Shroff continues to be a popular face, serving as a brand ambassador for major brands and co-owning the football club "Mumbay FC"

In 2026, Tiger is set to star in several major projects, including an action film with director Sachin Ravi and an action thriller directed by Milap Zaveri

His latest release, "Baaghi 4," came out in 2025, continuing his popular franchise, and he is also linked to a high-budget spiritual action thriller titled "Vajra"

Tiger has expanded his collaborations beyond films, becoming the face of the popular game Battlegrounds Mobile India, integrating his persona into themed content