Shilpa Shetty-Jackie Shroff roped in for new series and there’s no ‘Jung’ this time around

Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff have been roped in for a new series. This would mark the duo’s return after 26 long years. They had last worked together in Sanjay Gupta’s Jung, also starring Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon. The series is a slice-of-life drama that will stream on Prime Video. Here’s everything else that you need to know…

Are Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff reuniting for a new project?

Yes, a report on Mid-Day confirms that Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff are working on a series, which is a slice-of-life drama exploring urban relationships and second chances. A source shared, "The idea is to mount an intimate show with strong writing, real locations, and minimal gloss. Both actors bring credibility and warmth, which is crucial for this world."

"A 60-day window has been carved out for principal photography. The team is waiting for a go-ahead from actors on the dates," the little birdie added.

Interestingly, Shilpa has already worked on a similar subject and left a mark with her character. Of course, we’re talking about her role in Life… In A Metro. As for the project, the script is reportedly finalized, with filming set to commence in March in Mumbai as well as Pune. Currently, the project is in pre-production with a recce being conducted in the said areas.

What are Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff’s most recent outings?

Shilpa Shetty was last seen in the OTT space opposite Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi. Of course, we’re talking about Rohit Shetty’s web series, Indian Police Force which was out in 2024. She is currently awaiting the release of her Kannada movie KD: The Devil.

Jackie Shroff has been on the roll with Housefull 5 and Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The actor is now awaiting the release of Welcome To The Jungle, led by Akshay Kumar.