Jackie Shroff’s Bollywood destiny was apparently written in the stars. During the finale shoot of India’s Best Dancer 5, the actor recalled how his astrologer father predicted that he would find his calling in the film industry, even before he had considered acting as a career.

After completing Grade 11, Shroff was ready to take up a job. But his father had other plans. “My father didn’t speak much. He was focused on his work, and he had some good clients. He predicted my future as well. He told me, ‘Son, you will become an actor.’ And his astrological prediction turned out accurate in my case,” shared Shroff.