Legendary actress Vyjayanthimala was one of the leading heroines of her time. With a career spanning over two decades across languages, the actress has created a legacy for herself like no other. As she turned 96 years old on August 13, 2026, Jackie Shroff extended his warm wishes to the icon.
Jackie Shroff kisses Vyjayanthimala’s feet
Jackie Shroff took to social media to share a heartwarming birthday wish for the veteran actress as she turned 96 on Thursday. He shared a short video of his meeting with her, which has left the internet in awe. In the video, Jackie Shroff is seen dressed in a black vest over a blue short-sleeved shirt, pairing it with blue jeans. Meanwhile, Vyjayanthimala is seen dressed in a yellow and black printed kurta with a dark green dupatta and pants.
One of my favourites!
All my respects!#HappyBirthday#Vyjayanthimala pic.twitter.com/Vh3kmLW5ZE— Jackie Shroff (@bindasbhidu) August 13, 2026
Otherwise known for his fun and casual demeanour, the video shows a completely different side of Jackie Shroff. As Jackie approaches her, she is seen welcoming him with folded hands. He then kneels and falls at her feet before kissing both her feet as a mark of respect, as she blesses him. He then gets up as she places her hand on his cheeks while they share a hearty chat.
Jackie, who was most recently seen in Welcome To The Jungle, ended the video with a selfie of the two taken by him. In the caption, he wrote, “One of my favourites! All my respects!” followed by the happy birthday and Vyjayanthimala hashtags.
Many users hailed Jackie Shroff for his humility in the comments section, while also praising the veteran actress for her fitness at that age. One user wrote, “you are my Hero since my Childhood Sir.A humble person is tallest person. true Hero.” Another commented, “Thanks for sharing – this made my day.”
About Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala is an Indian parliamentarian, dancer and former actress who is often considered the first female superstar of Indian cinema. She started as a child actor before transitioning to one of the highest-paid and leading actresses of the 1950s and 1960s.
She was known for integrating Indian classical dance with dramatic acting, establishing herself as one of Hindi cinema’s finest actresses and dancers.
Last year, there were false rumours regarding her health and well-being doing the rounds on the internet. However, her family has dismissed the rumours, assuring fans she is ‘alive and in good health.’