{
  "id": 15554846,
  "title": "Tiger Shroff's real name is Jai Hemant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/tiger-shroffs-real-name-is-jai-hemant",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T03:19:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/tiger-shroffs-real-name-is-jai-hemant-why-is-the-heropanti-actor-called-tiger/articleshow/135038525.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 18, Tiger Shroff was the victim of an attack when unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area. The incident has sparked curiosity about the actor's life, revealing a lesser-known fact: his real name is not Tiger, but Jai Hemant Shroff.\n\nBorn on March 2, 1990, in Mumbai, Tiger Shroff hails from a family deeply rooted in Bollywood. His father, Jackie Shroff, is a renowned actor, and his mother, Ayesha Shroff, has made her mark as a film producer. Despite growing up in an illustrious family, Tiger Shroff forged his own path in the Indian film industry.\n\nThe actor's name change from Jai Hemant to Tiger came from his childhood habit of biting people. This peculiar behavior earned him the nickname 'Tiger,' which eventually became his identity in Bollywood. In a past interview, Tiger Shroff elaborated on the story behind his unusual moniker, explaining that the habit of biting people when greeting or showing affection led to the name's adoption.\n\nTiger Shroff made his Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film 'Heropanti,' starring alongside Kriti Sanon. The movie showcased his action prowess, martial arts skills, and high-energy dance performances, establishing him as a rising star in the industry. Since then, Tiger Shroff has appeared in numerous action films, including 'Baaghi,' 'A Flying Jatt,' 'Munna Michael,' and 'War,' solidifying his status as a leading action figure in Bollywood.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Tiger Shroff firing video: Panic after gunshots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tiger-shroff-firing-video-panic-after-gunshots",
        "published": "2026-10-18T16:07:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}