Ayesha Shroff once decided to stay with Jackie Shroff's US-based girlfriend post-marriage, proposing they could live together like sisters.

Forget the headlines; Jackie Shroff's real-life love story is stealing the show! The Bollywood veteran, known for his intensity on screen, has a surprisingly sweet off-screen romance with his wife, Ayesha. Their journey to marriage in 1987, after a long courtship, wasn't all smooth sailing. Ayesha's family had reservations, but their love story defied those obstacles and has become an inspiration for many.

Previously, Jackie Shroff shared his love story with his daughter Krishna on her YouTube channel. He compared it to a Bollywood movie. Ayesha, who came from a wealthy family, met Jackie, a regular guy from the Teen Batti area, in an unexpected way. They first met when Ayesha was just 13 years old, and Jackie introduced himself casually while playing with friends nearby. That's how their love story began.

Jackie Shroff once told Simi Garewal about how much his wife, Ayesha Shroff, loves him. He recalled a time when Ayesha was okay with living with his ex-girlfriend from the US. This happened when Jackie's ex-girlfriend, who lived in the US, was planning to come back.

Jackie met Ayesha, fell in love with her, and told her about his feelings for his ex-girlfriend in the US. Ayesha then wrote a letter to Jackie's ex-girlfriend, proposing that once she returned, they could live together like sisters and both marry Jackie.

Looking back on that time, Ayesha talked about it: “I don’t know what I was thinking. I can’t believe I did that, but I did. The thing was, I just wanted this guy. If there was a choice between losing him and keeping him with her, it is as simple as that.”

Jackie, also known as Jaggu Dada, has had an incredible career in movies for over 40 years. He started in 1982 with "Swami Dada" and has been in more than 220 films since then. Some of his best-known movies include "Hero," "Ram Lakhan," "1942: A Love Story," and "Rangeela." He has two kids with his wife: a daughter named Krishna Shroff and a son named Tiger Shroff.

As the adorable couple celebrates 47 years of togetherness, Ayesha shared an emotional post on social media. She wrote, "Happy anniversary to us!!! 47 years!!! To friendship and the best two kids in the world!!! @apnabhidu, @tigerjackieshroff, @kishushroff."







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