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There are many talented actors, we have in
the Bollywood industry, who might not have
got their due and one of them is definitely
Jimmy Sheirgill. The actor made his debut in
1996 with Maachis but got recognition only
with Yash Chopra's film Mohabbatein in
2000. Today after 18 years, he is still
working hard to be in this glitzy
entertainment world. In an interview with
Bombay Times, he said that he doesn't mind
being called an underrated actor.
Jimmy, who played Bagga in Happy Bhag
Jayegi (HBJ), is now geared up for the
release of its sequel, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
(HPBJ), which will see him reprising the role.
He said, "I am playing Bagga again, but the
situation will be different. While HBJ was set
in Pakistan, this time around, I am pursuing
the girl in China, and it will take the fun and
humour to another level. I enjoy doing light-
hearted roles, though I started off with
intense roles. Also, I do what is offered to
me. When I am offered roles where I don't
get the girl, the makers ask me, Ladki
chahiye ke dialogues?' and I choose the
latter (laughs!). Jokes apart, I am not in a
position to ask them why I don't get the girl
in the end. Having said that, I have done a
few films like that, too."
He has been a part of most of Aanand L Rai
and Tigmanshu Dhulia's films. When asked
do they consider him their lucky charm, he
jokingly replied, "If I were Aanand L Rai's
lucky charm, then I would have been part of
Zero. I did Aanand's first film Strangers in
2007, and we have been friends since then.
However, there is no truth to the rumour
that he keeps repeating me in his films. If
that was the case, I would have been part of
the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan film, Zero,
too. Aanand's production house is home for
me. More than a good director, he is also a
great human being and when you click with
someone, it is easier to work with them.
Similarly, I have not been part of
Tigmanshu's Paan Singh Tomar or Raag
Desh. They call me when there is a role that
suits me."
He has been termed as an underrated actor
and Jimmy doesn't mind being tagged like
that. "There's nothing wrong in being called
an underrated' actor. I take it as a
compliment. As long as they don't call me
someone who is desperate for roles and will
do any trivial role for money, it should be
okay. Having said that, sometimes you do
films out of friendship, too. I had to keep
working because I can't afford to not do so,
it's my rozi roti. Also, I am a workaholic and
if I don't work, I will go mad. But, I am
happy that over the years, filmmakers have
given me roles that stood out. I did not have
to force anyone to give me roles. And, I don't
care if I am offered lead roles or supporting
characters. At the end of the day, what
matters is how the audience remembers
your character or dialogues when they step
out of the cinema hall. If I am remembered
for a supporting role, it will be worth it,"
said the actor.
As an outsider, it's difficult to mark your
name. On this, he said, "It is a great phase
for Bollywood right now. There are new
writers, who are scripting a variety of roles.
On one hand, you have a Varun Dhawan
doing a commercial film and on the other,
he does a film like October. The same goes
for Alia Bhatt. As for nepotism, I have always
maintained my stand. If I have a son who
wants to enter films, I will invest all my
energies to see that he gets a decent launch.
Now, whether he becomes a successful
actor or not will depend on him. What is
wrong in promoting your son who is keen
to work in films? Problem is, people always
feel that the grass is greener on the other
side."
Well, we do agree with all of his statements!
CREDITS: BOMBAY TIMES.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jimmy-sheirgill-if-i-were-aanand-l-rai-s-lucky-charm-then-i-would-have-been-part-zero-423935.
the Bollywood industry, who might not have
got their due and one of them is definitely
Jimmy Sheirgill. The actor made his debut in
1996 with Maachis but got recognition only
with Yash Chopra's film Mohabbatein in
2000. Today after 18 years, he is still
working hard to be in this glitzy
entertainment world. In an interview with
Bombay Times, he said that he doesn't mind
being called an underrated actor.
Jimmy, who played Bagga in Happy Bhag
Jayegi (HBJ), is now geared up for the
release of its sequel, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
(HPBJ), which will see him reprising the role.
He said, "I am playing Bagga again, but the
situation will be different. While HBJ was set
in Pakistan, this time around, I am pursuing
the girl in China, and it will take the fun and
humour to another level. I enjoy doing light-
hearted roles, though I started off with
intense roles. Also, I do what is offered to
me. When I am offered roles where I don't
get the girl, the makers ask me, Ladki
chahiye ke dialogues?' and I choose the
latter (laughs!). Jokes apart, I am not in a
position to ask them why I don't get the girl
in the end. Having said that, I have done a
few films like that, too."
He has been a part of most of Aanand L Rai
and Tigmanshu Dhulia's films. When asked
do they consider him their lucky charm, he
jokingly replied, "If I were Aanand L Rai's
lucky charm, then I would have been part of
Zero. I did Aanand's first film Strangers in
2007, and we have been friends since then.
However, there is no truth to the rumour
that he keeps repeating me in his films. If
that was the case, I would have been part of
the upcoming Shah Rukh Khan film, Zero,
too. Aanand's production house is home for
me. More than a good director, he is also a
great human being and when you click with
someone, it is easier to work with them.
Similarly, I have not been part of
Tigmanshu's Paan Singh Tomar or Raag
Desh. They call me when there is a role that
suits me."
He has been termed as an underrated actor
and Jimmy doesn't mind being tagged like
that. "There's nothing wrong in being called
an underrated' actor. I take it as a
compliment. As long as they don't call me
someone who is desperate for roles and will
do any trivial role for money, it should be
okay. Having said that, sometimes you do
films out of friendship, too. I had to keep
working because I can't afford to not do so,
it's my rozi roti. Also, I am a workaholic and
if I don't work, I will go mad. But, I am
happy that over the years, filmmakers have
given me roles that stood out. I did not have
to force anyone to give me roles. And, I don't
care if I am offered lead roles or supporting
characters. At the end of the day, what
matters is how the audience remembers
your character or dialogues when they step
out of the cinema hall. If I am remembered
for a supporting role, it will be worth it,"
said the actor.
As an outsider, it's difficult to mark your
name. On this, he said, "It is a great phase
for Bollywood right now. There are new
writers, who are scripting a variety of roles.
On one hand, you have a Varun Dhawan
doing a commercial film and on the other,
he does a film like October. The same goes
for Alia Bhatt. As for nepotism, I have always
maintained my stand. If I have a son who
wants to enter films, I will invest all my
energies to see that he gets a decent launch.
Now, whether he becomes a successful
actor or not will depend on him. What is
wrong in promoting your son who is keen
to work in films? Problem is, people always
feel that the grass is greener on the other
side."
Well, we do agree with all of his statements!
CREDITS: BOMBAY TIMES.
https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/jimmy-sheirgill-if-i-were-aanand-l-rai-s-lucky-charm-then-i-would-have-been-part-zero-423935.
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