Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff is one of the most loved stars of the 1980s-90s who is now living a luxurious life. But his journey to success was not easy. Jackie famous for hits like Hero Parinda and Rangeela spent three decades of his life in a small chawl in Mumbai where he was far away from luxury. He travelled a long way from being a common man from a chawl to becoming a top Bollywood actor. Jackie Shroff may be the owner of crores today. But even today when he remembers his days of struggle. Let us tell you the inspiring journey of Jackie Shroff. Jackie Shroff spent 33 years living in a chawl In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia Jackie Shroff opened up about his early life spent in Teen Batti a chawl in Mumbai. Talking about the tough conditions the Tanvi: The Great actor revealed that he used to sleep on the floor. He remembered a terrifying moment when he saw a snake coming into the room. He said I used to eat food sitting on the floor which I think is the best way to eat. My mother used to cook food and I used to eat sitting on the floor. Those memories have not left my mind. I used to sleep on the floor of that room. I saw a snake in the corner of that room. Once a rat bit me and my mother.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) Poverty made him a Bollywood star Even after becoming a successful film star Jackie Shroff feels a deep attachment to his old house. In an interview with Vicky Lalwani Jackie revealed that he tried to buy back his room in the chawl. But the landlord refused. He said I am trying but he is not giving it back to me. He feels that if he gives it to me I will not run away with it. Four people live there now. I told him that I will give as much as those four people are giving. But he does not want to give it. What is Jackie Shroffs net worth? Today Jackie Shroffs life has completely changed. He and his family now live in a luxurious apartment by the sea in one of the most expensive areas of Mumbai. The price of this house is said to be crores of rupees which was designed by John Abrahams architectural firm. According to GQ India Jackie Shroffs net worth is estimated to be around Rs 212 crore.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Munna thaakur (@munnasphotography) When did Jackie Shroff become a star? Many may not know that Jackie started his career in the film industry with a small role in the 1982 film Swami Dada. But a year later he got a chance to act in the blockbuster film Hero directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Meenakshi Seshadri after which his life changed forever.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) This film made Jackie a star overnight and opened the doors to many big projects for him. After this he appeared in films like Ram Lakhan Parinda Tere Meherbaniyan and Rangeela. Jackie Shroff is still standing in the film world due to his strong acting. His last film after Housefull 5 was Tanvi the Great. Jackie Shroff will soon be seen in Akshay Kumars superhit franchise Welcome to the Jungle and Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri.