Actor extraordinaire, Jimmy Sheirgill has dolled out stellar performances in his career spanning over two decades in the industry. Looking back on his journey he affirms that he always took up any ‘interesting’ roles that came his way without holding out for leading roles.
In a recent interview, he was probed about how he managed to survive in Bollywood for over 25 years. Sheirgill revealed he’s had to ‘adapt’ to various situations. The Tanu Weds Manu actor explains that he did not have a godfather in this industry.
“Mera toh iss industry mein koi nahi tha toh mujhe isi tareeke se apna career dikha, ki kahin kuch interesting mila woh kar liya, yeh nahi socha ki main sirf hero hi karunga aur uske baad phir do saal ghar pe baitha reh gaya,” says Jimmy.
He humbly adds, “Woh sab luxury mere paas nahi thi isliye mujhe woh saare roles choose karne pade jo maine kiye finally. Kai baar log mereko poochte hai, ‘Aapko kya zaroorat thi? Aap achcha bhala hero ka role kar rahe the. Aapko yeh chhota role karne ki kya zaroorat thi? Usse aap typecast ho gaye, uss wajah se aapko aise roles milte hai’”
However, Jimmy would respond by saying, “Boss, at that point of time, that was the best option for me and I chose it and I went ahead and did it. I am proud and glad that I did that.’ That’s how it has been, it’s not that I have got anything on a platter,” he concludes.
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