Jim Sarbh is an Indian actor who is known for his performance in the film Neerja, in which he played the role of a terrorist Khalil. In 2015, he was chosen for the 30 under 30 lists of Forbes India for his contribution to Indian theatre. For his role as Khalil in the film Neerja, he received Best Actor in the negative role at the 18th IIFA Awards. Jim has directed and acted in many theatres works. He is also the recipient of the International Indian Film Academy Award.
Table of Contents
Who is Jim Sarbh?
Jim Sarbh is an Indian actor. He was born on 27 August 1987 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is known for his work in Hindi movies. Jim made his debut with the movie Neerja in 2016 as Khalil. After that, he also appeared in A Death in the Gunj, Raabta, The Wedding Guest, Jonaki etc.
In 2019, Jim also appeared in web series like Smoke, Made In Heaven and Flip. Jim Sarbh also won various awards for his performance in the movies Neerja and Padmaavat. Other than movies he also worked as a stage actor in various theatre productions.
Jim Sarbh Age
Jim Sarbh was born on 27 August 1987. He is 35 years as of the year 2022.
Jim Sarbh family
He belongs to a middle-class Parsi family. His father used to work as Master Mariner and after a few years, he became the Regional Director of the P&O Ports South and Middle East Asia. His mother is a Physiotherapist. The family of Sarah lived in Australia for a few years and later moved to India.
Jim Sarbh Education
Jim did his schooling at the American School of Bombay, Mumbai and completed his degree in Psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. After completing studies, he joined the Atlanta-based theatre company Alliance Theatre where he worked as a literary intern for almost a year and performed at various stages in plays like Ice Glen, The Breakup, The Show!, and Tennis in Nablus for which he received the Major Supporting Role Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Award. In 2012, he came back to Mumbai and started working as a theatre artist. He did numerous plays like Death of a Salesman, Ok Tata Bye Bye, Gates to India Song, Limbo, Cock, The Glass Menagerie, Noises Off, Eat!, Bull, etc.
Jim Sarbh Girlfriend
He was dating the actress Kalki Koechlin, but the relationship ended within two years. Currently, Jim Sarbh is single.
Jim Sarbh on social media
Jim Sarbh has around 410k followers on Instagram.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Jim Sarbh career
After completing his studies, he joined theatre and performed in plays of many theatres like The Breakup, The Show!, Tennis in Nablus. In 2012, he came back to Mumbai and started working as a theatre artist. In 2016, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Ajeeb Aashiq (2016). He also acted in the popular film Neerja. He gained fame from the audience for his performance in Neerja. Jim also starred in many films Yasodhara Mama’s Boy, 3½ Takes, Like Summer Like Rain. He is known for his performance in the film Padvamat as Malik Kafur, Neerja as a terrorist Khalil, Raabta as Zack Merchant, Sanju as Zubin Mistry.
Jim Sarbh wiki
| Real name | Jim Sarbh |
| Nickname | Jim |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of birth | 27 August 1987 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 35 years |
| Birth place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Zoroastianism |
| School | American School of Bombay, Mumbai |
| College | Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Education qualification | Graduate |
| Home town | Mumbai |
Jim Sarbh physical appearance
| Height | 5’9″inches |
| Weight | 67 kgs |
| Body shape | Chest 40 inches |
| Waist | 32 inches |
| Biceps | 14 inches |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Hair colour | Salt & pepper |
Jim Sarbh favourites
| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Food | Continental |
| Music | Film songs, Heavy metal |
| Sports | Badminton |
Jim Sarbh’s net worth
According to the report of Celebgag.com, Jim Sarbh’s net worth is estimated to be Rs 14.23 crore ($1.9 Million). Jim Sarbh’s net worth is apprehensive of his appearances in films, web series and plays.
Jim Sarbh movies and web series
Known For. Neerja Khalil (2016)
Padmaavat Malik Kafur (2018)
Sanju Zubin Mistry (2018)
Sometimes, I Think About Dying Robert (2019)
Actor. Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022)
Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Rocket Boys Homi Bhabha (2022)
Beneath a Sea of Lights Jimmy (2020)
Smoke
Made in heaven
Flip
Rocket Boys
Jim Sarbh lifestyle
Jim Sarbh regularly works out to keep his body in shape. He relies on the guidance of his trainer Varoon Vesuna and usually works out at Vesuna’s gym. If he has time and feels healthy, he hits the gym 5 times a week. But, in case, he is busy or not feeling well, he reduces the frequency to 3 times a week.
Vesna makes sure that Jim’s workout has a mixture of full-body exercises and weight training exercises. He is also a big fan of yoga. He balances yoga and gym workouts as per his professional needs.
Jim Sarbh photos
Jim Sarbh Facts
•His family moved to Australia when Sarbh was three years old and came back to Mumbai when he was eight, where he attended the American School of Bombay.
• He completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Emory University, United States of America.
• Initially people made fun of him for his Hindi accent. He worked hard on his speech.
•Jim Sarbh started his acting journey from the stage and apart from being an actor, he is also a writer and a director. Jim has directed two movies; ‘Bull’ and another one is a version of cock’.
•Jim Sarbh is the grandson of one of India’s pioneering gallerists, Kali Pundole. He developed a passion for acting while he was pursuing his degree in psychology at Emory University in Atlanta, US.
•Ranveer Singh had suggested Jim for Kafur’s role and he was locked in right 20 minutes after the audition.
FAQs of Jim Sarbh
Is Jim Sarbh a Parsi?
Jim Sarbh’s family isofm Parsi origin. He was born on 27 August 1987 in Mumbai to extremely well-to-do parents. Jim’s mother was a physiotherapist and his father was a master mariner and later became the Regional Director of P&O Ports South and Middle East Asia.
What is the age of Jim Sarbh?
35 years (27 August 1987)
Is Jim Sarbh dating Kalki?
Buzz has it that Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh have decided to part ways. It seems Kalki Koechlin and Jim Sarbh’s love story has come to an end. Buzz has it that the couple, who had been dating for a year, has parted ways. It was only last year that the news of Kalki dating a Neerja actor came out.
What is the First Bollywood debut of Jim Sarbh?
Neerja
What is the height of Jim Sarbh?
5 feet 9 inches
Conclusion
As we go through Jim’s like glimpses we saw various ups and downs of his life and his career. But it is all his hard work and dedication that today he is one of the finest Bollywood actors. Whether it is ‘Khalil’ in Neerja or ‘Malik kafur’ in Padmavat he wins the heart of the audience through his acting skills.
