Jimmy Shergill | |
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Born | Jasjit Singh Gill 3 December 1970 (age 54) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Other names | Jimmy Shergill |
Education | Punjabi University St. Francis' College |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse |
Priyanka Puri (m. 2001) |
Children | 1 |
Jimmy Sheirgill (born Jasjit Singh Gill; 3 December 1970), previously credited as Jimmy Shergill, is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Hindi and Punjabi films.[1]
Sheirgill began his film career with the 1996 thriller Maachis. His breakthrough came with the romantic drama Mohabbatein (2000), which became the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year, following which he starred in several films, including Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002), Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), A Wednesday! (2008), Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Tanu Weds Manu (both 2011), Special 26 (2013), Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016) and De De Pyaar De (2019). His highest-grossing releases came with supporting roles in the comedy-drama Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), the drama film My Name Is Khan (2010) and the romantic comedy Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015). The latter earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Sheirgill made his Punjabi film debut with Yaaran Naal Baharan in 2005. His notable work in Punjabi cinema include Mel Karade Rabba (2010), Dharti (2011), Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De (2014), Shareek (2015) and Daana Paani (2018). He won the PTC Award for Best Actor for Mel Karade Rabba. The actor has also produced several Punjabi films.