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 |
Latest News about Jimmy Sheirgill
09/08/2026
Jimmy Shergill was quoted discussing the political hurdles faced by his project Satluj, contrasting it with the reception of Maachis. The interview also noted that he was currently starring in Operation Safed Sagar, where he plays Wing Commander B S Dhanoa.
12/11/2025
Jimmy Shergill was reported to have remembered his late father Satyajit Singh Shergill in an emotional social media post a month after his death. The report said his father died on 11/10/2025, and Jimmy shared a black-and-white picture with a tribute message.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jimmysheirgill/feed/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/jimmysheirgill/ | |
| https://x.com/jimmysheirgill |
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. |