Know how Tiger Shroff got his name

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ANI Karachi
Last Updated : Sep 18 2015 | 11:57 AM IST

Have you ever wondered why Tiger Shroff is called Tiger? Well, the actor has unveiled the mystery himself.

In a recent interview, the actor, who was born as Hemant Jai Shroff, said that he used to growl at people when they entered his house because of which he was named tiger, reports the Express tribune.

The 25-year-old actor added, "I used to bite people when I was young. It was just a habit."

The 'Heropanti' star will be next seen in 'Baaghi' opposite Shraddha Kapoor.

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First Published: Sep 18 2015 | 11:40 AM IST

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