Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/12/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Deokahia village, Sardarnagar, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Jimmy Sheirgill
09/08/2026
Jimmy Shergill discussed the controversy around Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj and said the film had struck a nerve because it brought out many aspects of the subject. He was also noted as currently appearing in Operation Safed Sagar, where he plays Wing Commander B S Dhanoa.
12/11/2025
Jimmy Shergill paid tribute to his father Satyajeet Singh Shergill in an emotional social media post after his death. The report said his father died on 11/10/2025, and Jimmy shared a black-and-white photo with a message remembering him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jasjit Singh Gill |
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| Other Name | Jimmy Shergill |
| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jat |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 174 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Bikram College, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Playing & Watching Cricket |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Priyanka Puri |
| Marriage Date | Year- 2001 |
Family
| Father | Satyajeet Singh Shergil |
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| Mother | Late Balraj Kaur Shergill |
| Siblings | Aman Shergill |
| Spouse | Priyanka Puri (m. 2001-present) |
| Children | Veer Shergill |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti | ||||||
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| Beverage | Black Coffee | ||||||
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| Actress(es) | American History X (1998) | ||||||
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| Car | Ferrari | ||||||
| Colour | White | ||||||
| Quote | Let’s go our separate ways, together | ||||||
| Sport | Cricket |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Range Rover | ||||
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| Bike Collection | Harley Davidson | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jimmy Shergill comes from a family of landowners and distillers. | |
| 2. He aspired to join the Armed Forces since his school days. | |
| 3. At 18, he stopped wearing a turban due to difficulty managing it in the hostel, causing a year of silence from his family. | |
| 4. Encouraged by his cousin Suminder, he enrolled in Roshan Taneja’s acting school. | |
| 5. In 1989, he had a major bike accident resulting in multiple fractures. | |
| 6. Meeting Gulzar in 1994 for an assistant role led to being cast in 'Maachis,' marking the start of his acting career. | |
| 7. Jimmy gained fame for his role in the film 'Mohabbatein.' | |
| 8. He limits social media use and seldom shares content. | |
| 9. Known for his polite and innocent demeanor off-screen, | |
| 10. He modified his surname to 'Sheirgill' to combat social media misspellings. | |
| 11. Jimmy Sheirgill admires Shaheed Bhagat Singh. | |
| 12. His aunt, Amrita Sher-Gil, was a celebrated Indian painter. | |
| 13. Jimmy is emotional and easily moved to tears. | |
| 14. An impulsive shopper, he also stars in numerous Punjabi films, enjoying popularity in the industry. | |
| 15. He holds strong faith in Lord Ganesha. | |
| 16. Jimmy Sheirgill comes from a family of landowners and distillers. |
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