Actor
Jimmy Shergill
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active
1996 – Present
Jimmy Shergill Biography
Jimmy Shergill Basic Information
- Full Name: Jasjit Singh Gill
- Stage Name: Jimmy Shergill
- Date of Birth: 3 December 1970
- Age: 55 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Patiala, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Sikhism
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (approx.)
- Weight: Around 75 kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family Details
- Father: Satyajeet Singh Shergill
- Mother: Balraj Kaur Shergill
- Wife: Priyanka Puri (married in 2001)
- Children: 1 Son (Veer Shergill)
- Brother: Aman Shergill
Education
- School: The Punjab Public School, Nabha
- College: Bikram College, Punjabi University, Patiala
- Qualification: Graduate
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project Name |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Maachis |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein |
| 2003 | Haasil |
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| 2008 | A Wednesday! |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu |
| 2011 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster |
| 2013 | Special 26 |
| 2013 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns |
| 2016 | Happy Bhag Jayegi |
| 2018 | Mukkabaaz |
| 2018 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De |
| 2020 | Your Honor (Web Series) |
| 2023 | Choona (Web Series) |
| 2024 | Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond |
| 2024 | Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba |
| 2026 | Magical Wallet |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | V. Shantaram Awards | Best Supporting Actor | V. Shantaram Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Producers Guild Film Awards | A Wednesday! | Won |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Screen Awards | A Wednesday! | Nominated |
| 2011 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Mel Karade Rabba | Won |
| 2011 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Mel Karade Rabba | Won |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Best Villain | Screen Awards | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | Nominated |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Best Actor | Stardust Awards | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | Nominated |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Zee Cine Awards | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | Nominated |
| 2012 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Dharti | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Won |
| 2014 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Producers Guild Film Awards | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Nominated |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Screen Awards | Bullett Raja | Nominated |
| 2014 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Rangeelay | Nominated |
| 2015 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Aa Gaye Munde UK De | Nominated |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Nominated |
| 2016 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Shareek | Nominated |
| 2016 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Shareek | Won |
| 2017 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Comedian | IIFA Awards | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Screen Awards | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Zee Cine Awards | Happy Bhag Jayegi | Nominated |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor | Filmfare Punjabi Awards | Vaisakhi List | Nominated |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor | Filmfare Punjabi Awards | Jindua | Nominated |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actor – Critics | Filmfare Punjabi Awards | Jindua | Nominated |
| 2018 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Jindua | Nominated |
| 2018 | Punjabi International Film Academy Awards | Best Actor | PIFA Awards | Jindua | Won |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Zee Cine Awards | Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi | Nominated |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Zee Cine Awards | Mukkabaaz | Nominated |
| 2019 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actor | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Daana Paani | Nominated |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Popular Actor – OTT | ITA Awards | Your Honor | Nominated |
About Jimmy Shergill
He is an Indian actor known for working in Hindi and Punjabi films.
His debut film is Maachis (1996).
Yes, he is married to Priyanka Puri.
Mohabbatein, Tanu Weds Manu, A Wednesday!, Special 26.
Bollywood and Punjabi film industry.