Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, known for his "bindaas" attitude and charisma, recently revealed a surprising detail about his early career: he needed a little liquid courage to film kissing scenes. In a throwback interview that resurfaced on Reddit, the actor confessed that he felt embarrassed while filming such scenes with leading ladies Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla.

Shroff, fondly called "Sexy Shroff" for his rugged looks and unfiltered personality, admitted that he resorted to taking "brandy's shots" to overcome his hesitation. He specifically mentioned feeling awkward while kissing Madhuri Dixit in 'Vardi' and Juhi Chawla in 'Aaina'. “I've kissed Madhuri Dixit in 'Vardi' and Juhi Chawla in 'Aaina,' but I felt embarrassed about it. Brandy's shots helped me kiss other women on screen," he confessed. Despite his macho image, Shroff revealed that he "shied away from doing kissing scenes".

The actor also shared that he had innocent crushes on several of his co-stars, including Dixit, Chawla, and Dimple Kapadia. However, he clarified that these feelings never went beyond admiration.

This revelation offers a glimpse into the actor's early career and the pressures he faced as a newcomer navigating the industry. While he was known for his confident on-screen persona, these anecdotes reveal a more vulnerable side to the star. It also highlights the evolving landscape of Bollywood, where intimate scenes were once a source of considerable discomfort for some actors.

Shroff's career has spanned over four decades, during which he has consistently reinvented himself with diverse roles. He was recently seen in 'Housefull 5' and 'Tanvi The Great'. His upcoming projects include 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' and 'Welcome to the Jungle'.