Jackie Shroff wishes Suniel Shetty on his 65th birthday, calls him 'Asli Bhidu Forever'
Mumbai, August 11
Actor Jackie Shroff took to his social media account to wish his longtime friend and fellow actor Suniel Shetty on his 65th birthday.
Sharing a stylish picture on his social media, the actor called him his "Asli Bhidu".
Sharing a picture with Suniel, Jackie wrote, "Asli Bhidu Forever", along with a birthday wish for the actor. In the picture, the two veterans were seen striking a stylish pose.
For the uninitiated, Jackie and Suniel have been friends for over three decades and professionally, they first appeared together in J.P. Dutta's 1997 war drama 'Border'. The film featured an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty.
The actors reunited in 'Refugee' released in 2000 where Jackie played BSF Commandant Raghuvir Singh while Suniel essayed Pakistan Rangers officer Mohammad Ashraf. The J.P. Dutta directorial also marked the acting debuts of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor.
The duo subsequently appeared together in 'Baaz: A Bird in Danger' released in 2003.
Their collaborations continued with films including 'Hulchul' and 'Aan: Men at Work' in 2004, 'Kyon Ki' in 2005, 'Apna Sapna Money Money' in 2006 and 'Mukhbiir' in 2008.
Talking about Suniel, the actor is popularly known as 'Anna', and made his Hindi film debut with the 1992 action film 'Balwaan'.
He soon established himself as an action star with films such as 'Mohra' and 'Gopi Kishan' in 1994. He went on to feature in several successful films through the 1990s, including 'Dilwale', 'Border' and 'Bhai'.
His career later saw him explore different genres. His performance in the 2000 romantic drama 'Dhadkan' earned him many awards for Best Villain, while 'Hera Pheri' showcased his comic timing alongside Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal.
He subsequently appeared in films such as 'Awara Paagal Deewana', 'Phir Hera Pheri', 'Main Hoon Naa' and 'De Dana Dan'.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is so sweet! Real friendship in Bollywood is rare these days. Jackie calling Suniel "Asli Bhidu" shows their bond goes back decades. Wishing Suniel ji a very happy and healthy 65th year ahead!
Border is still one of the best war films we've made. These two legends were perfect in it. Suniel Shetty as an action hero was underrated in the 90s. Happy birthday Anna!
The 'Asli Bhidu' tagline is just perfect for their friendship! From Border to Hera Pheri, Suniel sir has given us so many memorable performances. Their bond is what keeps the 90s kids nostalgic. Happy 65th!
Old school friendship! It's refreshing to see these veterans still celebrating each other. Suniel Shetty's contribution to Hindi cinema, especially in the action and comedy genres, is underrated. Hope we get to see them together on screen again soon. 🙏
The best part is their humility even after all these years. While stars today fight over screen time, these two legends share love and respect. Hera Pheri is a classic but Border will always be special. Happy birthday to Suniel Shetty!
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