Jhaad laga, Bhidu: Jackie Shroff talks about his passion for plants on World Environment Day

Jackie Shroff. FIle Pic

In conversation with Mid-day on the occasion of World Environment Day, Jackie Shroff said, "People carry phones and what not in their hands. I thought I'll carry a plant and roam." Shroff had lately become a social media favourite with his public appearances featuring a potted plant in his hand.

The environment enthuiast and Bollywood actor linked his passion of plants to a school project in which he sowed methi seeds as a young child.

Speaking of the spider-plant's unique quality - which the star is constantly spotted carrying - he mentioned that it provides oxygen even at night and that there is no greater companion than this one.

Watch the full interview on YouTube