Jackie Shroff, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming film 'The Great Grand Superhero', has opened up about the reasons behind his enduring popularity with Generation Z. The veteran actor, along with director Manish Saini, shared insights during the film's promotional activities in the city.
Jackie Shroff on Connecting with Gen Z
Speaking to IANS, Shroff explained his philosophy: "I'm open to all. I don't shut down my energy. I mean, I don't say, he's 80 years old and she's 8 years old. For me, I keep my energy open. So I blend with people in their interest. And by getting into their interest, then they come into my interest areas."
He further elaborated, "We tell our story, they tell their story. But at least open yourself. Accept a human being, not their age. Everyone knows more than us. So, open up. Meet openly and embrace people."
The Appeal of 'The Great Grand Superhero'
Earlier, the actor had shared that his titular character of a superhero grandfather is very close to him, particularly in the way he interacts with the younger generation. He noted that several factors influenced his decision to accept the role, with the novelty of the concept being a key element. Shroff remarked that the idea of a superhero grandfather was unprecedented in Hindi cinema until this project began.
When asked what specifically appealed to him as an artist about the story or character, Shroff responded, "I said, a gentleman who's got three national awards. It's the right kind to totally blindly trust. And he trusting me, it's an honour for me. It's a privilege for me. So there was no way that I couldn't do this film. Later on, then he made me hear a little bit of it, and I liked it. And I thought, 'A grandfather playing a grandfather and having an equation with a grandchild like a friend. That's something which I am. I talk to a child like he's me'. I don't see the difference. There's no generation gap."
Release Date
'The Great Grand Superhero' is set to hit cinemas on May 29, 2026, promising a unique take on the superhero genre with a heartwarming intergenerational bond.
