[
  {
    "name": "Tiger Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Born as Jai Hemant Shroff on March 2, 1990, Tiger Shroff is a prominent Indian actor, martial artist, and dancer who works primarily in Hindi films. He is the son of veteran actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Shroff. He changed his name to 'Tiger' before his debut, a nickname given by his father because he used to bite like a tiger as a toddler. He made his acting debut in 2014 with the action-romance 'Heropanti', which earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He is best known for his commercially successful action franchises like 'Baaghi' and the blockbuster film 'War' (2019), which is one of the highest-grossing Indian films. A devotee of Lord Shiva, Tiger is renowned for his exceptional fitness physique, performing his own stunts, and his skills in Kalaripayattu and Taekwondo, holding a fifth-degree black belt. Unlike many star kids, he is known to be extremely shy and introverted in his personal life. He owns a gym chain called MMA Matrix along with his sister Krishna.",
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    "relation_type": "Self"
  },
  {
    "name": "Jackie Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf, popularly known as Jackie Shroff, is a legendary Indian actor and Tiger's father. Born on February 1, 1957, in a chawl in Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, his rise to stardom is a classic rags-to-riches story. He was a local tough guy turned model turned superstar who debuted as a lead in Subhash Ghai's 'Hero' (1983). Over a career spanning four decades, he has appeared in over 220 films in 13 languages. He is affectionately known as 'Jaggu Dada' or 'Bhidu' in the industry. Jackie is of mixed ethnicity; his father was a Gujarati astrologer and his mother was a Turkmen woman from Kazakhstan. This unique heritage is often cited as the reason for his distinct looks. He married Ayesha Dutt in 1987 after a long courtship. Beyond cinema, he is a committed environmentalist and organic farmer.",
    "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/JackieShroff.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Father"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ayesha Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Ayesha Shroff (née Dutt) is an Indian film producer, former model, and occasional actress, serving as Tiger's mother. Born on June 5, 1960, she comes from a distinguished background; her father was an Air Vice Marshal in the Indian Air Force and her mother was Belgian. Ayesha initially gained fame as a model and acted in the film 'Teri Baahon Mein' (1984) alongside Mohnish Bahl. She met Jackie Shroff when she was just a teenager, and their love story is one of Bollywood's most enduring, culminating in marriage in 1987. She transitioned into production, co-founding Jackie Shroff Entertainment Limited. She produced films like 'Boom' (2003), which notably launched Katrina Kaif, though the film's failure caused significant financial trouble for the family at the time, a struggle Tiger often cites as a motivation for his hard work. She is deeply involved in her children's careers and lives in Mumbai.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ayesha%20Dutt%2060th%20Filmfare%20Awards.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Mother"
  },
  {
    "name": "Krishna Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Krishna Shroff is Tiger's younger sister, born on January 21, 1993. Unlike her brother and father, she has consistently turned down offers to act in Bollywood films, preferring to carve her own niche in the fitness and business world. She is a documentary filmmaker, having directed 'Black Sheep', a documentary about the transgender community in India. Krishna is a hardcore fitness enthusiast and co-founded the MMA Matrix gym chain with Tiger. She is also a social media influencer known for her bold style and tattoos. In 2024, she participated in the reality stunt show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 14', marking her entry into mainstream television. She shares a very close bond with Tiger, often describing him as her best friend and protector.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Krishna%20Shroff%20in%202024%20(cropped).jpg",
    "relation_type": "Sister"
  },
  {
    "name": "Kakubhai Haribhai Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Kakubhai Haribhai Shroff was Tiger's paternal grandfather. He was a Gujarati gentleman who worked as an astrologer. He came from a merchant background but the family faced severe financial difficulties after losing money in the stock market. Consequently, he lived with his family in a small room in a chawl in Teen Batti, Mumbai. It was here that he raised his sons, Jackie (Jaikishan) and Hemant. He was known to be a man of simple means who was well-respected in his community despite their financial struggles. His background provided the Gujarati heritage that makes up one-quarter of Tiger Shroff's ethnicity.",
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    "relation_type": "Paternal Grandfather"
  },
  {
    "name": "Rita Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Rita Shroff (born Hurunnisa) was Tiger's paternal grandmother and a figure of great fascination regarding the family's lineage. She was a Turkmen woman from Kazakhstan. Her life story is dramatic; she fled her homeland during a political coup/insurgency, traveling as a refugee to Ladakh and then to Mumbai. In Mumbai, she met and fell in love with Kakubhai Shroff, eventually marrying him. She was pivotal in raising Jackie Shroff, instilling in him the values of resilience. Tiger was very close to her, and she passed away in 2014 due to a stroke. Her Central Asian genetics are often credited for the unique facial features and light eyes seen in her son Jackie and grandson Tiger.",
    "image": null,
    "relation_type": "Paternal Grandmother"
  },
  {
    "name": "Ranjan Dutt",
    "shortInfo": "Air Vice Marshal Ranjan Dutt, VrC, was Tiger's maternal grandfather. He was a highly decorated officer in the Indian Air Force and a Bengali by origin. A hero of the 1947 Indo-Pak war and the 1965 war, he was awarded the Vir Chakra for his gallantry. He met his wife, a Belgian national, while traveling abroad. His disciplined military background greatly influenced the upbringing of his daughter Ayesha. He passed away in 2009. Tiger often speaks with pride about his grandfather's service to the nation, noting that the discipline he applies to his martial arts training is a trait inherited from his grandfather's military legacy.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ranjan%20Dutt.jpg",
    "relation_type": "Maternal Grandfather"
  },
  {
    "name": "Claude-Marie Dutt De Cavey",
    "shortInfo": "Claude-Marie Dutt De Cavey was Tiger's maternal grandmother. She was a Belgian national who married Air Vice Marshal Ranjan Dutt. She moved to India after her marriage and raised her children, including Tiger's mother Ayesha, in a multicultural environment mixing Bengali and European traditions. She passed away in November 2010. Her European heritage constitutes one-quarter of Tiger Shroff's genetic makeup, contributing to the family's cosmopolitan background. She was known to be a sophisticated and elegant woman who maintained close ties with her grandchildren.",
    "image": "https://www.bollywoodbiography.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/claude-marie-dutt-de-cavey.jpg.webp",
    "relation_type": "Maternal Grandmother"
  },
  {
    "name": "Hemant Shroff",
    "shortInfo": "Hemant Shroff was Tiger's paternal uncle (Jackie Shroff's elder brother). His life was cut tragically short when he drowned at the age of 17 while attempting to save a friend from the sea. This event had a profound and traumatic impact on Jackie Shroff, who was young at the time and witnessed the event. To honor his memory, Jackie gave Tiger the middle name 'Hemant' (Jai Hemant Shroff). While Tiger never met him, he carries his uncle's name as a tribute to the brother his father loved and lost.",
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    "relation_type": "Paternal Uncle"
  },
  {
    "name": "Disha Patani",
    "shortInfo": "Disha Patani is an Indian actress and model who is widely reported to be Tiger Shroff's long-term partner, though both have maintained a 'good friends' stance in the media to protect their privacy. Born in 1992, she debuted in the biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'. She starred alongside Tiger in the action blockbuster 'Baaghi 2' (2018) and the music video 'Befikra'. The two are frequently spotted together at events, dinner dates, and family vacations, and Disha shares a very close bond with Tiger's sister, Krishna, and his mother, Ayesha. They share a mutual passion for fitness, dance, and martial arts.",
    "image": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Disha%20Patani%20(Cropped).jpg",
    "relation_type": "Partner (Rumored)"
  }
]