Amitabh Bachchan is showing his support for Jackie Shroff and Matrix Fight Night (MFN), India's leading platform for MMA fighters. Ahead of MFN's highly anticipated 17th event on August 2nd, Bachchan took to social media to express his best wishes to Jackie Shroff and the entire MFN team.
Bachchan's message, shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, read, “T 5456(i) - All good wishes and prayers Jackie". This encouragement from the legendary actor has amplified the excitement surrounding MFN, an organization dedicated to empowering Indian athletes in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
MFN, founded by Krishna Shroff and Ayesha Shroff, has become a significant force in the Indian MMA scene. The organization provides young fighters with the recognition, training, and platform they need to succeed. MFN's commitment extends to nurturing talent and supporting the aspirations of passionate Indian sportsmen and women in combat sports.
Amitabh Bachchan's recent projects include his role as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD, which also starred Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone. The film achieved considerable success, grossing ₹1042.25 crore worldwide. Bachchan is scheduled to reprise his role in the sequel, with filming set to commence in December 2025. Additionally, he is involved in Ribhu Dasgupta's Section 84, alongside Diana Penty and Nimrat Kaur. The actor is also preparing for the 17th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, scheduled to air on August 11.