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Jimmy Sheirgill Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 December 1970

Age54 Years

BirthplaceDeokahia village, Sardarnagar, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePriyanka Puri

FamilySon - Veer Shergill

Jimmy Sheirgill Biography

Jimmy Sheirgill, born Jasjit Singh Gill on 3 December 1970, is an Indian actor and producer known for work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. A graduate in B.Com

Early life and background

Jasjit Singh Gill, professionally known as Jimmy Sheirgill, was born on 3 December 1970 in Deokahia village, Sardarnagar in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a family with roots in Punjab, he counts Patiala as his hometown. He attended several schools including The Punjab Public School in Nabha, Yadavindra Public School in Patiala and St. Paul's College in Lucknow. For higher education he studied at Bikram College under Punjabi University, Patiala, earning a B.Com degree.

Sheirgill grew up in a household with Sikh traditions. During his youth he wore a turban until about age 18, a change that affected family dynamics at the time. He has described early ambitions that included a desire to join the armed forces. A serious motorcycle accident in 1989 resulted in multiple fractures but did not deter his pursuit of a career in the film industry.

Career

Jimmy Sheirgill made his film debut in Hindi cinema with Maachis (1996), a project that came about after he approached director Gulzar hoping to assist him and was instead offered a small acting role. He gained wider recognition for his appearance in Mohabbatein and has since built a steady career as an actor and a producer across both Hindi and Punjabi films.

In Punjabi cinema he debuted with Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005). He has also moved into film production, with Dharti (2011) credited as his first production project. More recently he expanded into digital storytelling with a role in the web series Rangbaaz Phirse (2020).

Over the years Sheirgill has received acting accolades, including a Best Actor award at the 11th Norway Bollywood Film Festival in Oslo for Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns and recognition at the PTC awards for his work in Punjabi cinema, including Best Actor for Mel Karade Rabba and a critics' Best Film award for Dharti.

Public profile

Sheirgill maintains a relatively private public profile. He is known for a calm and polite public persona and is not especially active on social media. Personal interests include reading and cricket, both playing and watching. He is reported to enjoy Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti and prefers black coffee as a beverage. His taste in vehicles includes a Range Rover and he also owns a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

He has cited actors such as Irrfan Khan, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol and Edward Norton among those he admires, and mentions American History X as a favored film. Jimmy has also expressed admiration for the freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and maintains a devotional belief in Lord Ganesha.

Personal life

Jimmy Sheirgill married Priyanka Puri in 2001. The couple have a son named Veer Shergill. His father is named Satyajeet Singh Shergil and his mother Balraj Kaur Shergill. He has a brother, Aman Shergill. The family background includes landowning and distilling.

Style and interests

Described as an emotional and straightforward person, Sheirgill has spoken about being an impulsive shopper and enjoying the comforts of a white color palette in preference. He altered the spelling of his surname from Shergill to Sheirgill in response to how it was commonly written on social media.

Latest updates

In addition to his longstanding film work, Sheirgill continues to be associated with projects across Hindi and Punjabi cinema and has taken roles in the streaming space, with Rangbaaz Phirse (2020) listed among his credits. He has been recognized for both acting and producing at film festivals and regional award ceremonies.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Rangbaaz Phirse

Web series role

2020
Dharti

Film produced

2011
Yaaran Naal Baharan

Punjabi film debut

2005
Maachis

Hindi film debut (small role)

1996
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Hindi cinema with Maachis (1996)
  2. Debuted in Punjabi cinema with Yaaran Naal Baharan (2005)
  3. Produced the film Dharti (2011)
  4. Appeared in the web series Rangbaaz Phirse (2020)
  5. Best Actor award at the 11th Norway Bollywood Film Festival for Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
  6. PTC Best Actor Award for Mel Karade Rabba and PTC Best Film (Critics) for Dharti
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Sheirgill born?

3 December 1970

What is Jimmy Sheirgill known for?

Actor, Producer

What is Jimmy Sheirgill’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jimmy Sheirgill married to?

Priyanka Puri