Jim Sarbh turns 37 today on August 27, 2024. (Image: jimsarbhforreal/Instagram)
Jim Sarbh was nominated in the Best Performance By an Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for his role in the hit web show Rocket Boys in 2023.
Jim Sarbh has carved a niche in the Hindi film industry with his strong acting performances and suave looks. He is known for his promising roles in films such as Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Neerja, and web series like Rocket Boys. As he celebrates his 37th birthday today, August 27, let’s take a closer look at the actor’s early life, top movies, TV shows, web series and upcoming projects:
Jim Sarbh’s Early Life
Born on August 27 in Mumbai, Jim belongs to a Parsi family. His mother is a retired physiotherapist while his father is a former master mariner and the Regional Director of P&O Ports South and Middle East Asia.
After completing his graduation in Psychology from the US, Jim started his acting career with theatre in Atlanta, US where he appeared in plays like The Show, The Breakup, and others.
Later, after shifting to Mumbai he worked in renowned actor-director Rajat Kapoor’s play What’s Done Is Done and Kalki Koechlin’s Living Room.
He made his big screen debut in 2016 with director Ram Madhvani’s biographical drama film Neerja, co-starring Sonam Kapoor.
He also bagged the IIFA Best Actor in a Negative Role award for his performance in Neerja.
After that, he appeared in several big projects such as Death In The Gunj, Raabta, Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and others.
In 2023, he was also nominated in the Best Performance By an Actor category at the International Emmy Awards for his role in the hit web show Rocket Boys.
Jim Sarbh’s Top Movies
- NeerjaFirst is always special. Jim Sarbh made his acting debut with director Ram Madhvani’s biographical drama film Neerja. His portrayal as a hijacker was widely appreciated by critics and also won him the IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.
- PadmaavatWho can forget Jim as Malik Kafur in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama Padmaavat? In the magnum opus film, he played Allauddin Khilji’s (played by Ranveer Singh) slave-general and confidant, who can go to any extent to please his master.
- SanjuIn the 2018 Rajkumar Hirani directorial biographical drama film, Jim played a drug peddler who kept encouraging Sanjay Dutt (played by Ranbir Kapoor) to try new drugs. The film also starred Anushka Sharma, Dia Mirza, Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.
- Gangubai KathiawadiThe actor portrayed the role of a journalist, Hamid Faizi, in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi who plays a significant role in unfolding Gangubai’s (played by Alia Bhatt) story. The film also featured Ajay Devgn, Vijay Raaz, Shantanu Maheshwari, and Seema Pahwa in significant roles.
- The Wedding GuestNot just in Bollywood, Jim has also showcased his acting prowess in International films. The Wedding Guest which also starred actors Dev Patel and Radhika Apte. Released in 2018, the film had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018.
Jim Sarbh’s Web Series
- Rocket BoysTalking about Jim Sarbh’s best web series, the list should begin with this acclaimed series in which he played the role of the Indian Nuclear Physicist Dr Homi J Bhabha. Created by Nikkhil Advani, the series was a big hit and Jim garnered a lot of appreciation for his portrayal. He also bagged the International Emmy Award nomination in the Best Performance By an Actor category. The show also featured Ishwak Singh as scientist Dr Vikram Sarabhai, Saba Azad, Regina Cassandra, and Rajit Kapoor in pivotal roles.
- Made In HeavenIn Zoya Akhtar’s romantic-drama series, Jim played the role of a rich businessman Adil Khanna, and was lauded for his performance. It also featured Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Kalki Koechlin, and Mona Singh in significant roles.
- SmokeJim made his digital debut with the crime series Smoke. Directed by Neel Guha, the show premiered on Eros Now and also starred Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah, Mandira Bedi, and Amit Sial.
- Four More Shots PleaseJim Sarbh joined the cast of the popular web series Four More Shots Please in Season 3. In the show, he played Sean Lobo, a yoga instructor. The show starred Sayani Gupta, Maanvi Gagroo, Kirti Kulhari, and Bani J in the lead.
Jim Sarbh’s TV Show
Planet Healers
The actor turned host for the docu-series Planet Healers for the Discovery Channel. The four-part series featured eight of India’s most promising environment-friendly start-ups’ innovative ways to create a path for a sustainable tomorrow.
Jim Sarbh’s Upcoming Project
Kubera
Jim will be making his South debut with the upcoming film Kubera. Directed by Shekhar Kammula, the film stars South superstar Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandana in the lead roles. Produced by Suniel Narang under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, Kubera will have a pan-India release.
With so much talent and potential, Jim Sarbh fans await more movies and shows of the actor. Here is wishing Jim Sarbh a very happy birthday.
