Veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff is marking a special milestone. He is celebrating nine years since the release of his Konkani-language film 'Soul Curry'. The movie originally hit screens back in 2017.
Social Media Celebration
Jackie Shroff took to his social media stories to share this anniversary. He posted a series of glimpses and behind-the-scenes moments from the film. For the caption, he kept it simple and heartfelt. He wrote: "#09yearsofsoulcurry."
The Film's Creative Team
'Soul Curry' was directed by filmmaker Nieelesh Malkar. The cast featured talented actors in key roles. Seema Biswas and Sonam Morajkar played the lead characters alongside Jackie Shroff.
Critical Acclaim and Awards
The film received significant recognition in the state of Goa. It won several awards at various ceremonies and festivals. Jackie Shroff himself earned an individual award for his performance in the movie. This highlights the critical success of the project within the regional film circuit.
Plot of 'Soul Curry'
The story follows a complex character named Philip. He is an arrogant and once-famous saxophone player. His rigid mindset becomes a major problem. He refuses to adapt to the changing trends in music. This stubborn attitude leaves him struggling to find work.
Philip is married to a gifted singer named Mary. She gave up her own musical dreams for love. Their marriage is strained by Philip's deep personal flaws. He is obsessed with not having a son. This resentment grows because they have four daughters. Eventually, this drives Philip to abandon his family.
His life finds some stability through an old friend. Childhood friend Michael offers him a bookkeeping job. Philip also decides to rent out a room in his house. He takes in an aspiring guitarist named Henry as a paying guest.
The plot takes an interesting turn with a new arrival. An aspiring singer named Angelica becomes a paying guest. She has a clear goal: to win the prestigious Kingfisher Voice of Goa title. Her presence adds new dynamics to the household and the story.
Jackie Shroff's Recent and Upcoming Work
The actor remains busy with new projects. His latest release is a romantic comedy titled 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri'. Sameer Vidwans directed this film. It stars popular actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday in the lead roles. Veteran actors Neena Gupta and Tiku Talsania also feature in the cast.
Major Upcoming Project
Fans can next see Jackie Shroff in a big comedy film. The project is titled 'Welcome To The Jungle'. Ahmed Khan is directing this much-anticipated movie.
The film boasts an enormous and impressive star cast. It includes major names from the Indian film industry. The list features Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Suniel Shetty. Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, and Raveena Tandon are also part of the ensemble.
Other notable stars joining the project include Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, and Jacqueline Fernandez. The cast further includes Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, and Mika Singh. Veteran actors like Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, and Yashpal Sharma add depth.
The comedy talent is strong with Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, and Krushna Abhishek. Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde round out this massive lineup. This project is generating significant buzz ahead of its release.
