In October 2019, Shroff starred in Siddharth Anand's action thriller War alongside Hrithik Roshan. The expectations were higher but still managed to be a hit film overall. The film did decently well having a gross worldwide collection of ₹982 million. Ronak Kotecha, from The Times of India, agreed by saying "Tiger Shroff pretty much carries the film on his well-toned shoulders". Rajeev Masand of News18 called his performance "the film's singular strength". Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, it was the sequel to Student of the Year and saw Shroff portray a college student who competes in an annual school championship. In 2019, Shroff appeared in Punit Malhotra's teen drama Student of the Year 2, his first mainstream romantic drama. Īfter the blockbuster success of Baaghi 2, Tiger Shroff’s album “Get Ready to Move” was released in 2018. Surpassing initial predictions, Baaghi 2 grossed ₹1.65 billion (US$22 million) net domestically and over ₹2.5 billion (US$33 million) worldwide to become one of the top-grossing Bollywood films of the year. Produced by Nadiadwala, the film featured him as an rebellious army officer set on the mission to find his ex-girlfriend's missing daughter.
In 2018, Shroff achieved a turning point in his career and established himself in the industry with Ahmed Khan's Baaghi 2, a spiritual sequel to Baaghi, opposite Disha Patani. Establishment and recognition (2018–present) However, both A Flying Jatt and Munna Michael were unsuccessful at the box office. In 2017, Shroff teamed with Sabbir for the third time in the dance film Munna Michael opposite Nidhhi Agerwal. Bollywood Hungama praised his action sequences, saying: "The action Tiger performed without use of double body is delight to see." That year he also played a martial arts teacher who gains superpowers, in Remo D'Souza's superhero film A Flying Jatt alongside Jacqueline Fernandez. Tiger Shroff was praised for his actions, stunts and tough physique. Earning ₹1.26 billion (US$17 million) in worldwide markets, Baaghi was his first big hit. In 2016, Shroff reteamed with Nadiadwala and Sabbir in Baaghi (2016), set against the backdrop of a martial arts school while also featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Sudheer Babu. Tiger Shroff was praised for his dance skills in the album. It featured Atif Aslam and was directed by Ahmed Khan. In 2015, Tiger Shroff’s album “Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main” was released and that album was a big hit. Shroff's portrayal fetched him the Screen Award for Best Male Debut and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male in addition to a nomination in the same category at the 60th Filmfare Awards. Furthermore, Anupama Chopra, though noting that he has star-like qualities and "very solid screen presence", called his dialogue delivery "off". In spite of terming his performance "a little unconvincing", Kaushal called his action sequences "admirable" and said he's a "great dancer". However, Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times disagreed, calling his "dialogues forced" and said "his expressions do nothing in a given situation". Jha praised him for his versatility, saying that "he emotes, he dances and yes, he can fight". Adarsh also added that "for a first-timer, he exudes supreme confidence". Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama appreciated his performance, saying "Tiger registers an impact in several sequences" and that he "scores brownie points in action and stunts". He gained praise for his dancing skills, action sequences, tough physique and for the ability to perform onerous stunts, but was also criticised for his acting, looks and dialogue delivery. Released in 2014, Heropanti garnered unfavourable reviews but was a surprising commercial success with gross of ₹726 million (US$9.6 million) worldwide. To prepare for the role, he took flexibility training under Ziley Mawai. In June 2012, Shroff was signed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala to make his film debut in Sabbir Khan's action romantic comedy Heropanti. Shroff in promotions for A Flying Jatt (2016) In 2014, he was awarded an honorary fifth degree black belt in Taekwondo. ĭue to his experience in martial arts, he has frequently spent time helping other actors train for films.
He studied at the American School of Bombay. He holds a fast every Monday and during every Mahashivaratri festival. Shroff is a devout Hindu devotee of Lord Shiva and has attributed his physique to Lord Shiva. On his paternal side, he is of Gujarati and Turkmen ancestry while from his maternal side, he is of Bengali and Belgian descent. He is the elder of two siblings and has a younger sister named Krishna Shroff. Jai Hemant Shroff was born on 2 March 1990, to Indian film actor Jackie Shroff and his wife Ayesha Shroff (née Dutt).