Jim Sarbh | |
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 Sarbh in 2018 | |
| Born | Jim Sarbh 27 August 1987[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | American School of Bombay |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, theatre director |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Jim Sarbh (born 27 August 1987) is an Indian actor known for his work in films and stage productions. He has received several awards including a Filmfare OTT Award, and an IIFA Award with a nomination for an International Emmy Award. Additionally, he has directed and acted in numerous theatre productions in India.
Sarbh made his feature film debut as the antagonist in the critically and commercially successful biopic Neerja (2016), which garnered him positive reviews from critics and such accolades as a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination and a Screen Award. He rose to prominence for playing antagonistic roles in the period drama Padmaavat (2018) and the biopic Sanju (2018). He was also a part of films like A Death in the Gunj (2017), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (2023). In 2022, he played Dr. Homi Bhabha in the series Rocket Boys, for this Sarbh earns several accolades including a Best Actor nomination at 51st International Emmy Awards.[2]
In addition to his film career, Sarbh has regularly appeared in theatre productions, particularly those based in Mumbai. He has attracted attention for his performances in the 2013 revival of Death of a Salesman, Rajat Kapoor's What's Done is Done, and Kalki Koechlin's Living Room.[citation needed] He made his directorial debut in 2014 with Bull.[citation needed][3] For his extensive work in theatre, Sarbh was listed in Forbes India's 30 under 30 list in 2015.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Jim Sarbh Unknown facts and droolworthy pics of actor". News Nation English. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "International Emmy Awards 2023: Shefali Shah, Jim Sarbh And Vir Das Nominated". NDTV. 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Jim Sarbh's Directorial Debut Film". 10 March 2016.