जैकी श्रॉफ बोले- भाई को खोकर जिंदगी समझी: मनीष ने कहा- तारीफ और अपनापन ही ‘द ग्रेट ग्रैंड सुपरहीरो’ का असली इमोशन है

In the film ‘The Great Grand Superhero’, Jackie Shroff has become a desi superhero who saves the Earth from alien invasion.

Jackie Shroff and thrice National Award winning director Manish Saini had a special conversation with Dainik Bhaskar about the film ‘The Great Grand Superhero – Arrival of Aliens’. During this, Jackie Shroff talked to the children about his special connection, the ups and downs of life, the trauma of brother’s death and the mantra of living a cool life.

Manish Saini said that in the era of dark and VFX films, he has tried to create a superhero who does not scare people but makes people smile and gives the family a chance to sit together and watch the film.

Jackie Shroff and director Manish Saini shared their experiences related to the film ‘The Great Grand Superhero – Arrival of Aliens’.

Question: Dada, every generation connects with you. Children as well as adults. What is the secret of this connection?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: I don’t know myself, friend. Just to live from the heart, share love and mingle with people. I always think that one should not become great by tearing someone down. Become a child with children, become friends with adults. When you meet someone from the heart, there is an energy exchange.

Shake hands, hug, talk lovingly, that creates connection. The relationship between grandfather and grandchild is also similar.

Question: Do you feel the absence of a joint family today?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: Nowadays families have become smaller. Earlier, even in a small house, 6-7 people lived together, but there was a lot of love. We lived in a small house, but it was a lot of fun. Children learn life by living with grandparents. Things like their experiences, talks and love have diminished to some extent today.

Question: Nowadays love and respect is decreasing among people?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: I always try to see the good. I see the moon, not its spots. If a person only sees shortcomings all the time, life will become heavy. Many times I see my own mistakes, then I don’t feel like speaking ill of others. There is definitely something good in every person.

Manish Saini has received the National Film Award for the Gujarati film ‘Dhah’, children’s feature film ‘Gandhi and Company’ and short film ‘Vulture – The Scavenger’.

Question: Manish ji, which superpower did you see in Jackie Dada?

Answer/ Manish Saini: Jackie sir’s positive aura is very different. The things he talks about fitness, health and environment are similar in real life also. I felt that if he played this character, people would believe that story. Because his personality is such that people connect with him immediately.

Question: How was Jackie Dada on the set?

Answer/ Manish Saini: He used to be like a child on the set. Children roamed freely around them, fighting and talking over chocolate. No child was afraid of him. I used to see the children holding his finger and talking to Tiger on video call. Then we felt that we had chosen the right person.

Question: What did you find his biggest characteristic?

Answer/ Manish Saini: Despite being such a big star, he did not have any star attitude. The shoot ended at 1 o’clock in the night, yet I drove myself to the farmhouse. I asked, “Sir, why are you driving?” So he said, “Now it will be fun, I will drive.” His simplicity is the biggest thing.

Jackie Shroff’s outspoken style, humble nature, and life philosophy of ‘stay cool’ make him different from everyone else.

Question: Dada, how did your innocence remain even after being in the industry for so many years?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: My elder brothers left when I was young. That was a big shock at that age. Then I understood that life is not forever. After that I thought that whatever time I have got, I should live it with love and happiness. Enjoy the moment, be with people and keep life light.

Question: Did you give this thinking to your children also?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: I always tried to keep the children connected to the ground. Name and fame come later, first it is important to be a good person. It feels good to see the same simplicity and discipline in both Tiger and Krishna. Just pray that he always remains like this.

Question: Manish ji, today is the era of VFX and big superheroes. How did you create such an emotional superhero?

Answer/ Manish Saini: This is the story of a person who wants to live as a superhero among children. He wants children to always consider him special. But the children ask questions, insist on seeing the power and from there the story becomes fun and emotional. I felt that the real superhero is the one who can give love.

Question: What is the most emotional part of the film?

Answer/ Manish Saini: There is a dialogue in the film where Jackie sir says, “I like Shabashi very much.” That line is short, but very deep. Many people’s eyes were filled with tears on the set. Because every person wants someone to praise him and make him feel that he is important.

The film ‘The Great Grand Superhero – Arrival of Aliens’ will be released in theaters on May 29, 2026.

Question: Where did the courage to make such a film come from in the era of dark films?

Answer/ Manish Saini: Negativity had increased a lot after Covid. There was anger, darkness and tension everywhere. I felt that such a film should be made which gives people a chance to smile. Making children and senior citizens superheroes seemed new and close to my heart. This is the biggest strength of this film.

Question: Don’t you follow trends?

Answer/ Manish Saini: I try not to follow trends. The job of a writer is not just to create what is going on, but to think something new and present it to the people. Be it profit or loss, I always want to make a story that gives me satisfaction.

Question: Dada, how much do you relate to your character?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: Totally relate. Playing with children, listening to them and enjoying their jokes… I do all this in real life too. I consider myself an open person. Be it a child or an adult, I can sit and talk to anyone. This is the fun of life.

Question: Your talks often go viral. What is its secret?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: I just speak from the heart. I am from Mumbai, have an open mind. I guess humans are humans after all. Be it a laborer or a star, everyone feels the pain equally. That’s why I don’t look at people up and down.

Question: If a superhero universe is created, who will be in it?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: Shahrukh’s Ra.One will remain, Hrithik Baba and Tiger will remain. Denny Denzongpa sir will also be there.

Question: What is your biggest superpower?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: If children listen to me and start planting trees, then that is my superpower. I always tell people to plant trees, save nature. Rest of the superpowers are in the movies, the real power is that which is useful to the people.

Question: You have seen a lot of ups and downs in life and have also faced many difficulties. Who were those ‘super villains’ and how did you overcome them?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: I always took life lightly. Adopted what came, let go what went. Apologized if he made a mistake. If a person takes everything to heart, he will not be able to live. It is important to remain calm.

Jackie often advises his son Tiger to listen more and speak less.

Question: When did you realize that Tiger had superpowers?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: When he was little, I gave him a skateboard. He fell, got hurt, but after some time he got up and tried again. By evening he was skating brilliantly. Then I understood that he had both hard work and passion.

Question: Manish ji, what will the audience get in this film?

Answer/ Manish Saini: Today, TVs have become big in homes, but people watch them sitting in different rooms. I felt that such a film should be made which the whole family can sit together and watch. This film will make you laugh, smile and leave with beautiful memories. This will be its biggest victory.

Question: Dada, what would you like to say to the audience in the end?

Answer/ Jackie Shroff: Live with dignity, be brave, be healthy and be strong. Take care of the body, because this is the real temple. Be a grandfather, still play with the children, laugh and enjoy life.

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