Biography / Wiki
A talented and highly underrated star, Jimmy Shergill is an Indian actor and producer known for his versatility in pulling any kind of role he is given. He mainly works in the Hindi and Punjabi film industries. His huge contribution in movies like Tanu Weds Manu, Madaari, and Happy Bhaag Jaayegi proved that he has much more acting left him.
Height / Weight / Age
This veteran star is born on 3 December 1970, has turned 50 years old in the year 2020. He seems to be tall with a height of 173 cm in centimeters and 5’8” in feet and inches. He is a well-built man with body measurements of 42 inches chest, 34 inches waist, and 15 inches biceps.
He seems very fit and healthy and weighs 70 kg in kilograms and 154 lbs in pounds approximately. His dark black eye color and his black hair make his personality even more elegant.
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Jimmy Shergill is Rs 76.14 crore approx.
Education / Family
Jimmy was born and raised up in Sardarnagar, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and belongs to the Sikh Jatt Family family. He is born to his father Satyajeet Singh Shergil and his mother Late Balraj Kaur Shergill. He has grown up with a brother named Aman Shergill.
He completed his school education from different schools like St. Paul’s college, Lucknow, The Punjab Public School, Nabha, Punjab and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala. Further, he enrolled at Bikram College, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab to complete his graduation in B.Com.
Name |
Jimmy Shergill |
| Real Name | Jasjit Singh Gill |
| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Birth Place | Sardarnagar, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date Of Birth | 3 December 1970 |
| Age | 50 years old (As of 2020) |
| Height | In centimeters – 173 cm
In feet inches – 5’8” |
| Weight | In kilograms – 70 kg
In pounds – 154 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | St. Paul’s college, Lucknow
The Punjab Public School, Nabha, Punjab Yadavindra Public School, Patiala |
| College | Bikram College, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Patiala, Punjab, India |
| Debut | Film (Production): Dharti (2011)
Film (Punjabi): Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005) Film (Hindi): Maachis (1996) Web Series: Rangbaaz Phirse (2020) |
| Fathers Name | Satyajeet Singh Shergil
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| Mothers Name | Late Balraj Kaur Shergill |
| Brothers | Aman Shergill |
| Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
Talking about his career, he started his career with the political thriller, “Maachis” in 1996. But he got recognition in the film, “Mohabbatein” after playing the role of ‘Karan Choudhry’.
Next, he featured in many famous films like “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai,” “Dil Vil Pyar Vyar,” “Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar,” “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.,” “Hum Tum,” and “Silsiilay.” Apart from Bollywood, he makes his appearance in some Punjabi films like “Tera Mera Ki Rishta,” “Munde U.K. De,” “Mel Karade Rabba,” “Mannat,” “Dharti,” “Jindua,” and “Daana Paani.”
He got recognized in the industry for his some remarkable films like “Tanu Weds Manu,” “Happy Bhaag Jayegi”, “Veerey Ki Wedding,” “A Wednesday!,” “My Name Is Khan,” “Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster,” “Tom Dick and Harry,” and “Judgemental Hai Kya.”
He also produced some films including Taur Mittran Di,” “Dharti,” “Rangeelay” and “Saadi Love Story.” He made his digital media debut with the web series “Rangbaaz Phirse” in 2020.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
He got married to his long-term girlfriend Priyanka Puri in 2001 and the couple blessed with a son Veer Shergill.
| Girlfriend | Priyanka Puri |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Priyanka Puri (m. 2001 – present)
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| Children | Son – Veer Shergill
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Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of his favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Edward Norton, Irrfan Khan, Salman Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
| Favorite Beverage(s) | Black Coffee |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Food | Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti |
| Favorite Car | Ferrari |
| Favorite Films | Jindua, Happy Bhag Jayegi, American History X |
| Favorite Color(s) | White |
Some Interesting Facts About Jimmy Shergill
- His real name is Jasjit Singh Gill.
- His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- He holds a degree in Bachelors of Commerce.
- Jimmy wanted to join the Armed Forces since his school days.
- He met a serious accident while riding a bike in 1989.
- Jimmy’s chocolate boy performance in the film Mohabbatein was loved by everyone.
- He hardly posts something on social media and not so much addicted to social media.
- He is an innocent and very polite personality in real life.
- He is idolized by freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
