Diwali 2023: Jackie Shroff goes vocal for local, urges fans to do the same, watch heart-warming video

Jackie Shroff is known for his environmental activism

Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff is one of those few celebrities who seems to have dedicated his life to making the world a better place. His philanthropic activities have managed to change many lives for the good and now, on Diwali 2023, the actor has only decided to help mankind in his own little way. As we gear up for the festival of lights, Jackie shared a heartwarming video on social media urging people to choose local businesses for decorating their homes with diyas and other things. His stance of going vocal for local is the sweetest thing to fan the festive spirit in all.

Talking about the same, Jackie shared, "When we buy one local product, we spread happiness amongst so many of our own people who have been a part of its journey… A beautiful initiative by our PM Shri Narendra Modi. This Diwali let's pledge to go #VocalForLocal." It is indeed an inspiring call to action from Jackie Shroff, and as he chooses to go local during this festive time.

On the philanthropic front, Jackie has organized several health-related workshops to keep awareness, otherwise, we often see him distributing plants to people to help the environment. On the film front, he is reportedly going to star in Singham 3, there are some other projects and web series also in the pipeline.

Jackie Shroff, one of the most iconic actors in Indian cinema, is known for his unique style and larger-than-life personality. However, not many people know that he was once a shy, introverted boy who struggled to fit in. The renowned Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, also known as Jaggu Dada, is a well-known figure in the industry, admired for his distinctive style and talent. Despite not being so active in films anymore, he remains a dominant force in the film industry, with a large fan following.