<p>After Deepika Padukone grabbed headlines for speaking about an 8-hour work shift, actor Jimmy Shergill has also weighed in on working hours in the film industry. Shergill highlighted the challenges faced by cast and crew members, arguing that their health and personal lives are often overlooked.</p><h2>Jimmy Shergill on working hours</h2><p>In a recent conversation with <i>The Hollywood Reporter,</i> the <i>Operation Safed Sagar </i>actor spoke about the working hours of technicians and other crew members on set, whose schedules are often extended by stars' working hours. He said, "My fight is for the workers. 12 plus three plus three... 18 [hours], followed by their travel time back home. So he's just going home to meet his wife and come back. What kind of life is he living? Somebody has to genuinely take care of that because health is the most important thing for the workers. A guy doing that every single day is not gonna last too long."</p>

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<p>Speaking about the health risks and lack of personal time these workers face on project sets, Shergill shared, "So he's just going home to meet his wife and come back. What kind of life is he living? Somebody has to genuinely take care of that because health is the most important thing for the workers. A guy doing that every single day is not gonna last too long."</p><h2>'We actors are privileged'</h2><p>Discussing the privileges of the stars that workers do not have, Shergill stated, "Everywhere in the world, the timing is 12 hours. You should work however much you want within those hours, but after that, workers need their own time. We actors, are privileged because we might be able to wrap up our work in those 15 to 20 days and go back home and sleep. The workers can't."</p>

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<p>Deepika Padukone has previously spoken about balancing her personal life and career. The news escalated when reports said the actress had walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's <i>Spirit </i>over her demand for an eight-hour work shift while managing motherhood and work. Her stance sparked widespread industry debate and reportedly led to her exit from <i>Kalki 2 </i>as well.</p><h2>Jimmy Shergill's work front</h2><p>Jimmy Shergill is set to appear in the upcoming patriotic war drama <i>Operation Safed Sagar</i>, which will release globally on Netflix on August 7. Inspired by the Indian Air Force during the 1999 Kargil War, the series also stars Siddharth as Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja and Dia Mirza as Kamalpreet Kaur Dhano.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shergill has earned immense love and respect over his three-decade-long acting career. From Gulzar’s acclaimed political drama <i>Maachis </i>to his turn as the chocolate boy named Karan Chaduhary in <i>Mohabbatein</i>, the actor has shone in several movies and built a large and devoted fan base.</p>

Jimmy Shergill, who is set to feature in the patriotic war drama Operation Safed Sagar, speaks about the film industry's long working hours.

After Deepika Padukone grabbed headlines for speaking about an 8-hour work shift, actor Jimmy Shergill has also weighed in on working hours in the film industry. Shergill highlighted the challenges faced by cast and crew members, arguing that their health and personal lives are often overlooked. Jimmy Shergill on working hours In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the Operation Safed Sagar actor spoke about the working hours of technicians and other crew members on set, whose schedules are often extended by stars' working hours. He said, "My fight is for the workers. 12 plus three plus three... 18 [hours], followed by their travel time back home. So he's just going home to meet his wife and come back. What kind of life is he living? Somebody has to genuinely take care of that because health is the most important thing for the workers. A guy doing that every single day is not gonna last too long."

<p>Jimmy Shergill, who is set to feature in the patriotic war drama Operation Safed Sagar, speaks about the film industry's long working hours.</p>

After Deepika Padukone, Jimmy Shergill weighs in on long working hours in Bollywood: 'My fight is for the workers'

<p>Actor Jimmy Shergill, who will be seen in Netflix web series Operation Safed Sagar—based on the Indian Air Force's role during the 1999 Kargil War—has expressed concern over today's youth lacking interest in joining the armed forces. Sharing how high cut-off marks prevented him from joining the military in his youth, the actor urged the younger generation to learn about real-life war heroes instead of focusing solely on filmmaking and social media reels. He also touched upon how patriotism in cinema and news media has become increasingly loud over the years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shergill spoke at the trailer launch event of the series in Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>'Who will fight for the nation?'</h2><p>Jimmy shared that he had wanted to join the armed forces when he was young, but because of the high cut-off marks, he could not make it. The actor lamented that many youngsters today are not interested in joining the forces and serving the nation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said, "If I talk about my time and especially those who were in public schools, 99.99% of us wanted to join the armed forces. I had scored over 90%, yet I still fell short of the cut-off marks. Therefore, even though I had applied, I didn't qualify. There was so much competition. In today's day and age, it seems like no one is interested. Sabko filmein karni hai. Everyone has been handed a phone and they are encouraged to (shoot Reels). Har aadmi bas filmein hi bana raha hai. Toh desh ke liye kaun ladega bhai? Ya apne andar hi ladte rahoge?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/operation-safed-sagar-trailer-promises-a-gripping-tribute-to-the-heroes-of-the-kargil-war-1784554524902">Operation Safed Sagar trailer promises a tribute to heroes of Kargil War</a></p><h2>'Younger generation needs to know about these heroes'</h2><p>Speaking about Operation Safed Sagar, Jimmy said this is precisely why the younger generation should be made aware of the courage and sacrifices of India's soldiers and Air Force personnel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said, “Hence, it's important for our younger generation to know about these heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country. They should see this show and say, ‘I want to join the Air Force’. Aur agar unki umar nikal gayi toh, toh woh apne hone waale baccho ko bolenge ki, ‘We want them to join the Air Force’. Itna bhi ho gaya toh bahut hai.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>On the shift toward loud patriotic films and media</h2><p>During a recent chat with Hindustan Times, Jimmy was asked whether patriotic films have become louder over the last two decades. Responding to the question, the actor said, “Aaj ke zamane me sab kuch lagta hai chilla ke bolna padta hai.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added that this loudness is not limited to films alone. “Aap news bhi dekho. Uss zamaane me kaise log pyaar se news suna diya karte the. Log sunte the woh bhi. Aaj chilla chilla ke bol rahe hain, maybe shayad waisa hai.”</p>

During the trailer launch event of Operation Safed Sagar, Jimmy Shergill, while promoting his project Operation Safed Sagar , expressed concern that today's youth prefer making social media content over joining the armed forces.

Actor Jimmy Shergill, who will be seen in Netflix web series Operation Safed Sagar—based on the Indian Air Force's role during the 1999 Kargil War—has expressed concern over today's youth lacking interest in joining the armed forces. Sharing how high cut-off marks prevented him from joining the military in his youth, the actor urged the younger generation to learn about real-life war heroes instead of focusing solely on filmmaking and social media reels. He also touched upon how patriotism in cinema and news media has become increasingly loud over the years. Shergill spoke at the trailer launch event of the series in Mumbai on Monday. 'Who will fight for the nation?' Jimmy shared that he had wanted to join the armed forces when he was young, but because of the high cut-off marks, he could not make it. The actor lamented that many youngsters today are not interested in joining the forces and serving the nation. He said, "If I talk about my time and especially those who were in public schools, 99.99% of us wanted to join the armed forces. I had scored over 90%, yet I still fell short of the cut-off marks. Therefore, even though I had applied, I didn't qualify. There was so much competition. In today's day and age, it seems like no one is interested. Sabko filmein karni hai. Everyone has been handed a phone and they are encouraged to (shoot Reels). Har aadmi bas filmein hi bana raha hai. Toh desh ke liye kaun ladega bhai? Ya apne andar hi ladte rahoge?" Also read: Operation Safed Sagar trailer promises a tribute to heroes of Kargil War 'Younger generation needs to know about these heroes' Speaking about Operation Safed Sagar, Jimmy said this is precisely why the younger generation should be made aware of the courage and sacrifices of India's soldiers and Air Force personnel. He said, “Hence, it's important for our younger generation to know about these heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country. They should see this show and say, ‘I want to join the Air Force’. Aur agar unki umar nikal gayi toh, toh woh apne hone waale baccho ko bolenge ki, ‘We want them to join the Air Force’. Itna bhi ho gaya toh bahut hai.” On the shift toward loud patriotic films and media During a recent chat with Hindustan Times, Jimmy was asked whether patriotic films have become louder over the last two decades. Responding to the question, the actor said, “Aaj ke zamane me sab kuch lagta hai chilla ke bolna padta hai.” He added that this loudness is not limited to films alone. “Aap news bhi dekho. Uss zamaane me kaise log pyaar se news suna diya karte the. Log sunte the woh bhi. Aaj chilla chilla ke bol rahe hain, maybe shayad waisa hai.”

<p>During the trailer launch event of Operation Safed Sagar, Jimmy Shergill, while promoting his project <i>Operation Safed Sagar</i> , expressed concern that today's youth prefer making social media content over joining the armed forces.</p>

Who will fight for the nation?: Jimmy Shergill questions youth's preference for reels over armed forces

<p>Netflix has unveiled the teaser and release date of its upcoming war drama <i>Operation Safed Sagar</i>, starring Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. Said to be inspired by the real story of the Indian Air Force's contribution during the 1999 Kargil War, the show debuts worldwide on August 7.</p><h2>Operation Safed Sagar teaser</h2><p>The teaser gives viewers a glimpse of the high-stakes world of the Golden Arrows Squadron, a group of Air Force officers assigned to carry out one of India's most significant aerial military operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tv-actor-rohit-chandel-arrested-for-allegedly-stalking-and-harassing-a-16-year-old-girl-in-mumbai-1783756812712"><strong>TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested for allegedly stalking a 16-year-old girl</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The squadron that flew missions and won the honours. Meet the Golden Arrows. Operation Safed Sagar, out 7 August, only on Netflix," the post read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The teaser opens with glimpses of the tense wartime atmosphere, followed by a team of young pilots preparing for a dangerous mission under the leadership of seasoned officers played by Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill.</p><h2>About Operation Safed Sagar</h2><p>Set against the backdrop of the Kargil War, the series is expected to revolve around the battlefield missions along with the sacrifices and split-second decisions of those serving in uniform.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-grooves-at-bestie-akansha-ranjan-s-pre-wedding-ceremony-stuns-in-a-purple-saree-watch-1783747331954"><strong>Alia Bhatt grooves at bestie Akansha Ranjan's pre-wedding ceremony</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, the series is directed by Asur fame Oni Sen. The cast also features Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin and Amrita Bagchi in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films, <i>Operation Safed Sagar</i> will be available to stream on Netflix from August 7.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-ranbir-kapoor-nitesh-tiwari-s-mythological-epic-trailer-to-release-on-this-date-1783754666076"><strong>Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor's mythological epic trailer to release on THIS date</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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The makers of Operation Safed Sagar have announced the release of the upcoming war drama starring Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. It is inspired by the Indian Air Force's contribution during the 1999 Kargil War.

Netflix has unveiled the teaser and release date of its upcoming war drama Operation Safed Sagar, starring Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. Said to be inspired by the real story of the Indian Air Force's contribution during the 1999 Kargil War, the show debuts worldwide on August 7. Operation Safed Sagar teaser The teaser gives viewers a glimpse of the high-stakes world of the Golden Arrows Squadron, a group of Air Force officers assigned to carry out one of India's most significant aerial military operations. Also Read: TV actor Rohit Chandel arrested for allegedly stalking a 16-year-old girl "The squadron that flew missions and won the honours. Meet the Golden Arrows. Operation Safed Sagar, out 7 August, only on Netflix," the post read. The teaser opens with glimpses of the tense wartime atmosphere, followed by a team of young pilots preparing for a dangerous mission under the leadership of seasoned officers played by Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. About Operation Safed Sagar Set against the backdrop of the Kargil War, the series is expected to revolve around the battlefield missions along with the sacrifices and split-second decisions of those serving in uniform. Also Read: Alia Bhatt grooves at bestie Akansha Ranjan's pre-wedding ceremony Created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, the series is directed by Asur fame Oni Sen. The cast also features Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Adil Hussain, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin and Amrita Bagchi in key roles. Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films, Operation Safed Sagar will be available to stream on Netflix from August 7. Also Read: Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor's mythological epic trailer to release on THIS date

<p>The makers of Operation Safed Sagar have announced the release of the upcoming war drama starring Siddharth and Jimmy Shergill. It is inspired by the Indian Air Force's contribution during the 1999 Kargil War.</p>

Operation Safed Sagar teaser out: Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill's war drama to premiere next month | Watch

<p>Neeraj Pandey is credited with some incredibly sharp films that have remained iconic for years after their release. Pandey has the knack for making quintessential Bollywood thrillers engaging with his screenplay, plot line and technical finesse. Sure he has also had a few misfires but films like <em>A Wednesday, Special 26, Baby</em>, and <em>MS Dhoni </em>remain popular and relevant till now. His latest <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar </em>starts on a promising note and one almost finds Pandey's Midas&nbsp;touch to the narrative but somewhere through the course of 2 hours&nbsp;23-minute-long film. Starring Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill, the film is a heist drama that shows potential in the beginning to be an engaging story but becomes an exhausting watch by the end of it.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The plot of <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar</em></strong></h2>

<p>It is a battle of egos between two men that forms the crux of the story. Investigating Officer Jaswinder Singh (Shergill) never quite got over the fact that his instincts about Sikandar (Tiwary) were not right regarding a diamond robbery. Back in 2009, at a diamond convention, diamonds worth Rs 5 crore (Rs 500 million) were stolen. IO Jaswinder was deputed to solve the case in 24 hours because of his successful track record. He rounded up three suspects, two employees of the store (including Kamini Singh played by Tamannaah Bhatia) from where the theft had taken place and computer technician Sikandar. Despite multiple court hearings, lack of evidence, and the three denying involvement, Jaswinder never was convinced.&nbsp;<br />
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15 years later, as Sikandar and Kamini- now married- are living a comfortable life together, their past beckons. Having harboured resentment over his one wrong move for the past 15 years, Jaswinder now wants to apologise to Sikandar for labelling him as a thief but do it in person. As the two men meet, they dwell on the past 15 years and more revelations are made but does Jaswinder finally get a closure on the case? Is Sikandar truly innocent and if yes, who stole those diamonds on that fateful day?</p>

<h2><strong>What the film lacks</strong></h2>

<p>Heist films are more or less made on a similar framework. Where the thief outsmarts the investigator in most cases. While the audience knows who is the culprit, it is how the thief covers up his steps and bluffs the world that makes such films exciting and engaging. However, in the case of<em> Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, </em>the Tom-and Jerry-eseque chase soon loses the thrill element.&nbsp;<br />
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There is just too much conversation and long-drawn scenes of Sikandar and his unending ordeal with life that take away the thrill from the heist film. You almost get impatient by the second half of the film, where despite the revelations and plot twists, the ordeals of the lead man never seem to end.&nbsp;<br />
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Pandey indulges the viewers with long take shots where the camera pans around the characters walking fast and looking busy and pacing from one end of the room to the room. The one-take shots where the camera hovers over the shoulder of the character are usually used to show urgency and make it more immersive for the viewers. But in this film's case, they are repetitive and seem to lead to nothing consequential. It only creates urgency for the moment but ultimately ends on a whimper.&nbsp;<br />
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I was fully involved when the heist was shown at the beginning of the film. Much like the cops, I was curious to figure out who the culprit was. But I lost interest during Sikandar and Jaswinder's reunion after 15 years, as the two men reflected on the years gone by while sharing a drink. It is an important portion of the story yet it totally sucks the life out of the heist drama as the maker indulges in too many flashbacks.</p>

<p>Pandey's previous heist film – <em>Special 26</em> – was a sharp, smart movie that made people stay on the edge of their seats till the very end. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, on the other hand, is far from being a thrilling watch. It is slow, and at some point, I feel Pandey doesn't know where to end the story so keeps adding more twists – some of which do not make sense.</p>

<p>Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill deliver earnest performances but have limited scope due to a half-hearted script. Tamannaah Bhatia delivers her part – although she has limited screen time.<br />
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<em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar</em> had the potential to be an engaging thriller but alas its director who also serves as the writer burdens it too much with unnecessary twists and drama.&nbsp;<br />
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The film&nbsp;is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

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Neeraj Pandey is credited with some incredibly sharp films that have remained iconic for years after their release. Pandey has the knack for making quintessential Bollywood thrillers engaging with his screenplay, plot line and technical finesse.

Neeraj Pandey is credited with some incredibly sharp films that have remained iconic for years after their release. Pandey has the knack for making quintessential Bollywood thrillers engaging with his screenplay, plot line and technical finesse. Sure he has also had a few misfires but films like A Wednesday, Special 26, Baby, and MS Dhoni remain popular and relevant till now. His latest Sikandar Ka Muqaddar starts on a promising note and one almost finds Pandey's Midas touch to the narrative but somewhere through the course of 2 hours 23-minute-long film. Starring Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill, the film is a heist drama that shows potential in the beginning to be an engaging story but becomes an exhausting watch by the end of it. The plot of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar It is a battle of egos between two men that forms the crux of the story. Investigating Officer Jaswinder Singh (Shergill) never quite got over the fact that his instincts about Sikandar (Tiwary) were not right regarding a diamond robbery. Back in 2009, at a diamond convention, diamonds worth Rs 5 crore (Rs 500 million) were stolen. IO Jaswinder was deputed to solve the case in 24 hours because of his successful track record. He rounded up three suspects, two employees of the store (including Kamini Singh played by Tamannaah Bhatia) from where the theft had taken place and computer technician Sikandar. Despite multiple court hearings, lack of evidence, and the three denying involvement, Jaswinder never was convinced. 15 years later, as Sikandar and Kamini- now married- are living a comfortable life together, their past beckons. Having harboured resentment over his one wrong move for the past 15 years, Jaswinder now wants to apologise to Sikandar for labelling him as a thief but do it in person. As the two men meet, they dwell on the past 15 years and more revelations are made but does Jaswinder finally get a closure on the case? Is Sikandar truly innocent and if yes, who stole those diamonds on that fateful day? What the film lacks Heist films are more or less made on a similar framework. Where the thief outsmarts the investigator in most cases. While the audience knows who is the culprit, it is how the thief covers up his steps and bluffs the world that makes such films exciting and engaging. However, in the case of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, the Tom-and Jerry-eseque chase soon loses the thrill element. There is just too much conversation and long-drawn scenes of Sikandar and his unending ordeal with life that take away the thrill from the heist film. You almost get impatient by the second half of the film, where despite the revelations and plot twists, the ordeals of the lead man never seem to end. Pandey indulges the viewers with long take shots where the camera pans around the characters walking fast and looking busy and pacing from one end of the room to the room. The one-take shots where the camera hovers over the shoulder of the character are usually used to show urgency and make it more immersive for the viewers. But in this film's case, they are repetitive and seem to lead to nothing consequential. It only creates urgency for the moment but ultimately ends on a whimper. I was fully involved when the heist was shown at the beginning of the film. Much like the cops, I was curious to figure out who the culprit was. But I lost interest during Sikandar and Jaswinder's reunion after 15 years, as the two men reflected on the years gone by while sharing a drink. It is an important portion of the story yet it totally sucks the life out of the heist drama as the maker indulges in too many flashbacks. Pandey's previous heist film – Special 26 – was a sharp, smart movie that made people stay on the edge of their seats till the very end. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, on the other hand, is far from being a thrilling watch. It is slow, and at some point, I feel Pandey doesn't know where to end the story so keeps adding more twists – some of which do not make sense. Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Shergill deliver earnest performances but have limited scope due to a half-hearted script. Tamannaah Bhatia delivers her part – although she has limited screen time. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar had the potential to be an engaging thriller but alas its director who also serves as the writer burdens it too much with unnecessary twists and drama. The film is streaming on Netflix.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar review: Avinash Tiwary, Jimmy Shergill's film is not your usual heist thriller

<p>Indian director Neeraj Pandey has pulled an extremely different stunt for his latest movie, <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. &nbsp;</em>When the film was in its initial stage, Pandey had&nbsp;shared only a few pages of the script with his cast members, thereby leaving everyone curious.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
His latest venture with Netflix is based on a diamond heist which took 15 years to resolve. In an exclusive conversation with WION, lead actors of the film Jimmy Shergill and Avinash Tiwary share details about the making of <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar</em> and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<strong>How is <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar</em> different from all the heist movies we watch on Netflix today?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Avinash Tiwary:</strong> I haven't been watching many heist films on Netflix. What I can say about <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar </em>is that it's a plot-driven, immersive film. It thrills you with its character development. The movie lasts 15 years, which I think is very different from other films I have seen. Also, I don't think other films have such prolific actors (points at Jimmy Shergill).</p>

<p><strong>Jimmy Shergill:</strong>&nbsp;There's more than just a heist in this movie. There's drama, there's very solid emotion that happens due to the frustration of all these characters. The film is going to keep you thrilled. Yes, the journey lasts 15 years. It shows the characters' journeys, so that's how the development happens in one movie.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Tell us your experience of playing chor-police in a Neeraj Pandey directorial.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Avinash Tiwary:</strong>&nbsp;I won't exactly say chor police. In the film, I am someone who is really tortured by the police. There's a certain resilience in the way Sir (Jimmy Shergill) plays his character. You need to see it to believe it. Our characters go through a spectrum of experiences and emotions. For me, just to experience all of that was absolutely thrilling. I got a chance to showcase such a range.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>I was watching the trailer. At one point Jimmy your character even takes credit for directing the movie.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Jimmy Shergill: </strong>&nbsp;That is just one line. There's a conversation that is happening. He is in a certain place. It's not that he has directed, there's nothing like that. That's a feeling. My character is a police officer, who has never had a wrong intuition. But this is one time when things go a little haywire that has hurt his ego. It has left him frustrated.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Is it true that Neeraj Pandey did not share parts of the script with his cast members for <em>Sikandar Ka Muqaddar</em>?</strong></p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;Avinash Tiwary:</strong> I don't know about all the films, but with this one, he definitely didn't. (He looks at Jimmy Shergill.)</p>

<p><strong>Jimmy Shergill: </strong>This is the only time when he has done this. When I was reading the script, I told him that this does not have a pre-climax and climax. So he said that he has two of three options and he is still working on which one to put over there.</p>

<p><strong>Avinash Tiwary</strong>: I have a feeling that they went through our rehearsals, waited to see our strengths and then made a decision. I don't know, this is something new for me.</p>

<p><strong>Jimmy Shergill:</strong> This is something new for me also. This was the only time when he did this.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Hasn't he explained why he practiced this?</strong></p>

<p><strong>Avinash Tiwary:</strong> It is a mystery, it is a thriller, there are a lot of things that can go anywhere. Maybe he also wanted to keep us hooked. Maybe he wanted to keep me on my toes so that I remain in the best of my game.</p>

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Indian director Neeraj Pandey has pulled an extremely different stunt for his latest movie, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. When the film was in its initial stage, Pandey had shared only a few pages of the script with his cast members, thereby leaving everyone curious.

Indian director Neeraj Pandey has pulled an extremely different stunt for his latest movie, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. When the film was in its initial stage, Pandey had shared only a few pages of the script with his cast members, thereby leaving everyone curious. His latest venture with Netflix is based on a diamond heist which took 15 years to resolve. In an exclusive conversation with WION, lead actors of the film Jimmy Shergill and Avinash Tiwary share details about the making of Sikandar Ka Muqaddar and more. How is Sikandar Ka Muqaddar different from all the heist movies we watch on Netflix today? Avinash Tiwary: I haven't been watching many heist films on Netflix. What I can say about Sikandar Ka Muqaddar is that it's a plot-driven, immersive film. It thrills you with its character development. The movie lasts 15 years, which I think is very different from other films I have seen. Also, I don't think other films have such prolific actors (points at Jimmy Shergill). Jimmy Shergill: There's more than just a heist in this movie. There's drama, there's very solid emotion that happens due to the frustration of all these characters. The film is going to keep you thrilled. Yes, the journey lasts 15 years. It shows the characters' journeys, so that's how the development happens in one movie. Tell us your experience of playing chor-police in a Neeraj Pandey directorial. Avinash Tiwary: I won't exactly say chor police. In the film, I am someone who is really tortured by the police. There's a certain resilience in the way Sir (Jimmy Shergill) plays his character. You need to see it to believe it. Our characters go through a spectrum of experiences and emotions. For me, just to experience all of that was absolutely thrilling. I got a chance to showcase such a range. I was watching the trailer. At one point Jimmy your character even takes credit for directing the movie. Jimmy Shergill: That is just one line. There's a conversation that is happening. He is in a certain place. It's not that he has directed, there's nothing like that. That's a feeling. My character is a police officer, who has never had a wrong intuition. But this is one time when things go a little haywire that has hurt his ego. It has left him frustrated. Is it true that Neeraj Pandey did not share parts of the script with his cast members for Sikandar Ka Muqaddar? Avinash Tiwary: I don't know about all the films, but with this one, he definitely didn't. (He looks at Jimmy Shergill.) Jimmy Shergill: This is the only time when he has done this. When I was reading the script, I told him that this does not have a pre-climax and climax. So he said that he has two of three options and he is still working on which one to put over there. Avinash Tiwary: I have a feeling that they went through our rehearsals, waited to see our strengths and then made a decision. I don't know, this is something new for me. Jimmy Shergill: This is something new for me also. This was the only time when he did this. Hasn't he explained why he practiced this? Avinash Tiwary: It is a mystery, it is a thriller, there are a lot of things that can go anywhere. Maybe he also wanted to keep us hooked. Maybe he wanted to keep me on my toes so that I remain in the best of my game.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar actors Jimmy Shergill, Avinash Tiwary talk about Neeraj Pandey's latest heist movie

Indian director Neeraj Pandey'' film, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar is out on Netflix. Did you know, that during the making of this movie, the director did not share parts of the script with his cast? In this exclusive conversation with WION's Samarpita Das, actors Jimmy Shergill and Avinash Tiwary share the reason behind the decision.

<p>It was in 1996 that Indian actor Jimmy Shergill made his acting debut with <em>Maachis.</em> Helmed by Gulzar, the political thriller co-starred Chandrachur Singh, Tabu and late Om Puri. Years on, Shergill has one wish - to reunite with the director. “I am dying to work with him again. I have always said this, I want to work with him,” said the actor in an exclusive interview with WION.</p>

<p>When asked if he has expressed his desire to the cinema thespian, Shergill said, “<em>Mere baat karne se kya hota hai… Gulzar sahaab film banaayein, mai khud hi pahunch jaaunga wahan pe… Film toh banaaaye </em>(No use talking to him, let him first make a film, I will land up there but first he should make a film).”<br />
<br />
<strong>Initial years in Bollywood</strong><br />
<br />
While the 1996 movie got him immense fame, the challenge of being typecast soon followed. “Gulzar<em> sahaab</em> had told me to grow my beard and hair for that particular character. Once that film was over, I was back to clean-shaven look and because I was doing something else now, I had short hair. People would call me and they would look at me, not even recognise me, and they would say ‘we were looking at a character something like that Jimmy from Maachis with long hair’. And a lot of times, I would be disheartened. it’s not once or twice, it happened quite a few times,” recalled Shergill.</p>

<p>But that wasn’t the only look that got stuck in the minds of the cinemagoers. When Shergill took on the role of a college student in 2000 film <em>Mohabbatein</em>, his lover boy image stayed along, more so because the movie continues to find new fans in Gen Z. “Throughout my life, I have lived my entire career trying to break an image. Initially, it was this lover boy, chocolate boy image that started haunting me. Then I moved on to intense characters and I tried to create a little angry young man persona and then came to Dabang-ish kind of thing. Somewhere some looks get stuck and then you try to break them, sometimes you are successful, sometimes you aren’t," he explained.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong>Career in Punjabi films&nbsp;</strong><br />
<br />
In addition to Hindi movies, Shergill has also explored the terrain of Punjabi cinema. He made his debut for filmmaker and cinematographer Manmohan Singh, with whom he had worked on films like <em>Maachis</em>&nbsp;and <em>Mohabbatein.</em> &nbsp;</p>

<p>"When he started directing Punjabi movies, I just told him, Manmohan ji, I don't even need to listen to the script, I will do it for you. I am glad I went ahead because doing that film was probably the most memorable and enjoyable time I have had in any Punjabi movie. When it released, some madness happened," he said. While Shergill swiftly started with one Punjabi film a year, his journey wasn't as easy. Opening up about his challenges, Shergill revealed, "I almost started going door-to-door - in Punjab, Canada, overseas, buying my own tickets and going to the UK, Australia knocking on doors, saying please watch our Punjabi movies, they are not that bad and slowly each year, one film would come out and then when in 2010 <em>Mel Karade Rabba&nbsp;</em>released, history was created and I felt this is what I wanted." The actor continues to work in Punjabi films and remains certain that the industry will soon churn out pan-India movies as well.</p>

<p>Over the years, the representation of Sikh actors and characters has&nbsp;changed considerably on the screen. Shergill, who has Sikh roots, explains that while initially Bollywood actors like Sunny Deol would wear turbans and take on <em>sardaar&nbsp;ke</em> roles (Sikh roles), now, there are locally big stars like Diljit Dosanjh and Gippy Grewal who are making a mark.</p>

<p>"It's a great shift... It's great to have pan-India phenomenon for Indian movies. It started off with South actors coming to Bollywood and now Punjabi actors are also working in Hindi cinema," he opined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the actor was a teenager when he decided to cut off his hair, a move that didn't go down well with his Sikh parents. Looking back at the incident, Shergill shared, "<em>Galtiyan ho jaati hai, mujhse bhi hui thi. I think meri shayad destiny kuch aisi thi, wo hona tha, mujhe Bombay pahunchna tha kai saalo baad </em>(Mistakes happen, I think it was in my destiny, I had to come to Bombay to work)... It was a mistake that I made, and my parents, especially my mother, didn't talk to me for quite some time."<br />
<br />
<strong>Jimmy Shergill's latest project <em>Ranneeti: Balakot &amp; Beyond</em></strong><br />
<br />
The actor's latest project is a web show titled <em>Ranneeti: Balakot &amp; Beyond. </em>Co-starring Lara Dutta and Ashish Vidyarthi among others, the show is a detailed take on the series of events that went on behind-the-scenes during the 2019 Balakot airstrike. "It's a different take. Till now, whatever you have watched on Pulwama and Balakot, has been in front of you. You might be knowing the same thing what we saw on the news. But the show goes beyond it, it looks at how things transpired and events turned around," shared the actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When Shergill first saw the script, he was completely shocked. "There were things I didn't know had&nbsp;occurred. The first thing that came to my mind was - I will definitely be a part of this." Asked if it was difficult to shoot without specific reference points, as was the case for his role of Kashyap Sinha, a RAW agent with two surnames as his name, the actor explained that he had to rely on director Santosh Singh and the show's writers. "I was very happy when I met the director. He had already worked in such detail on the small nuances for this particular character to make it look so believable. This guy in some mission in the past lost his sense of smell and taste, so today he only eats khichdi because he can't taste the food. He carries camphor in his handkerchief and keeps smelling it thinking that his olfactory sense will come back," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The start might have been intense, but through the course of the filming, Shergill admits that he started to like his character. "I would not say that I am close to him, but somewhere I like him. I just thought he is a different kind of a hero and I also told the director that I hope and wish you guys make a second part with some other story to get this guy back. He is a good man."</p>

<p>While Shergill hopes that the timing of the show's release, amid the election season, works in its favour, he clarifies that it wasn't intentional. "The original date of release was last year, I think August 15. But they had too much of special effects in the film, especially with a whole lot of sequences, even though they used all the real stuff, the artillery and all, but the air combat and other things required a lot of special effects because of which it got delayed. Let's hope this thing you are saying coming in elections and propaganda, it works in our favour. The show needs that audience and when it gets that audience, more people will start making and investing in these kinds of shows," he explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With several celebrities foraying into politics, one wonders if Shergill will ever make that switch. To this, the actor simply said that while he has been hearing such things, he just wants to focus on acting.</p>

<p>Over the years, Shergill has delivered several performances spanning different film genres. However, many cine-goers also argue that the actor hasn't gotten his due. To this, Shergill feels there is no bigger compliment. "The thing is that I always take it as a compliment. When somebody says you have not got what you deserve, you are deserving of much more, I take it as a huge compliment. It's probably the biggest compliment," he concluded.&nbsp;</p>


It was in 1996 that Indian actor Jimmy Shergill made his acting debut with Maachis. Helmed by Gulzar, the political thriller co-starred Chandrachur Singh, Tabu and late Om Puri.

It was in 1996 that Indian actor Jimmy Shergill made his acting debut with Maachis. Helmed by Gulzar, the political thriller co-starred Chandrachur Singh, Tabu and late Om Puri. Years on, Shergill has one wish - to reunite with the director. “I am dying to work with him again. I have always said this, I want to work with him,” said the actor in an exclusive interview with WION. When asked if he has expressed his desire to the cinema thespian, Shergill said, “Mere baat karne se kya hota hai… Gulzar sahaab film banaayein, mai khud hi pahunch jaaunga wahan pe… Film toh banaaaye (No use talking to him, let him first make a film, I will land up there but first he should make a film).” Initial years in Bollywood While the 1996 movie got him immense fame, the challenge of being typecast soon followed. “Gulzar sahaab had told me to grow my beard and hair for that particular character. Once that film was over, I was back to clean-shaven look and because I was doing something else now, I had short hair. People would call me and they would look at me, not even recognise me, and they would say ‘we were looking at a character something like that Jimmy from Maachis with long hair’. And a lot of times, I would be disheartened. it’s not once or twice, it happened quite a few times,” recalled Shergill. But that wasn’t the only look that got stuck in the minds of the cinemagoers. When Shergill took on the role of a college student in 2000 film Mohabbatein, his lover boy image stayed along, more so because the movie continues to find new fans in Gen Z. “Throughout my life, I have lived my entire career trying to break an image. Initially, it was this lover boy, chocolate boy image that started haunting me. Then I moved on to intense characters and I tried to create a little angry young man persona and then came to Dabang-ish kind of thing. Somewhere some looks get stuck and then you try to break them, sometimes you are successful, sometimes you aren’t," he explained. Career in Punjabi films In addition to Hindi movies, Shergill has also explored the terrain of Punjabi cinema. He made his debut for filmmaker and cinematographer Manmohan Singh, with whom he had worked on films like Maachis and Mohabbatein. "When he started directing Punjabi movies, I just told him, Manmohan ji, I don't even need to listen to the script, I will do it for you. I am glad I went ahead because doing that film was probably the most memorable and enjoyable time I have had in any Punjabi movie. When it released, some madness happened," he said. While Shergill swiftly started with one Punjabi film a year, his journey wasn't as easy. Opening up about his challenges, Shergill revealed, "I almost started going door-to-door - in Punjab, Canada, overseas, buying my own tickets and going to the UK, Australia knocking on doors, saying please watch our Punjabi movies, they are not that bad and slowly each year, one film would come out and then when in 2010 Mel Karade Rabba released, history was created and I felt this is what I wanted." The actor continues to work in Punjabi films and remains certain that the industry will soon churn out pan-India movies as well. Over the years, the representation of Sikh actors and characters has changed considerably on the screen. Shergill, who has Sikh roots, explains that while initially Bollywood actors like Sunny Deol would wear turbans and take on sardaar ke roles (Sikh roles), now, there are locally big stars like Diljit Dosanjh and Gippy Grewal who are making a mark. "It's a great shift... It's great to have pan-India phenomenon for Indian movies. It started off with South actors coming to Bollywood and now Punjabi actors are also working in Hindi cinema," he opined. Notably, the actor was a teenager when he decided to cut off his hair, a move that didn't go down well with his Sikh parents. Looking back at the incident, Shergill shared, "Galtiyan ho jaati hai, mujhse bhi hui thi. I think meri shayad destiny kuch aisi thi, wo hona tha, mujhe Bombay pahunchna tha kai saalo baad (Mistakes happen, I think it was in my destiny, I had to come to Bombay to work)... It was a mistake that I made, and my parents, especially my mother, didn't talk to me for quite some time." Jimmy Shergill's latest project Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond The actor's latest project is a web show titled Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond. Co-starring Lara Dutta and Ashish Vidyarthi among others, the show is a detailed take on the series of events that went on behind-the-scenes during the 2019 Balakot airstrike. "It's a different take. Till now, whatever you have watched on Pulwama and Balakot, has been in front of you. You might be knowing the same thing what we saw on the news. But the show goes beyond it, it looks at how things transpired and events turned around," shared the actor. When Shergill first saw the script, he was completely shocked. "There were things I didn't know had occurred. The first thing that came to my mind was - I will definitely be a part of this." Asked if it was difficult to shoot without specific reference points, as was the case for his role of Kashyap Sinha, a RAW agent with two surnames as his name, the actor explained that he had to rely on director Santosh Singh and the show's writers. "I was very happy when I met the director. He had already worked in such detail on the small nuances for this particular character to make it look so believable. This guy in some mission in the past lost his sense of smell and taste, so today he only eats khichdi because he can't taste the food. He carries camphor in his handkerchief and keeps smelling it thinking that his olfactory sense will come back," he said. The start might have been intense, but through the course of the filming, Shergill admits that he started to like his character. "I would not say that I am close to him, but somewhere I like him. I just thought he is a different kind of a hero and I also told the director that I hope and wish you guys make a second part with some other story to get this guy back. He is a good man." While Shergill hopes that the timing of the show's release, amid the election season, works in its favour, he clarifies that it wasn't intentional. "The original date of release was last year, I think August 15. But they had too much of special effects in the film, especially with a whole lot of sequences, even though they used all the real stuff, the artillery and all, but the air combat and other things required a lot of special effects because of which it got delayed. Let's hope this thing you are saying coming in elections and propaganda, it works in our favour. The show needs that audience and when it gets that audience, more people will start making and investing in these kinds of shows," he explained. With several celebrities foraying into politics, one wonders if Shergill will ever make that switch. To this, the actor simply said that while he has been hearing such things, he just wants to focus on acting. Over the years, Shergill has delivered several performances spanning different film genres. However, many cine-goers also argue that the actor hasn't gotten his due. To this, Shergill feels there is no bigger compliment. "The thing is that I always take it as a compliment. When somebody says you have not got what you deserve, you are deserving of much more, I take it as a huge compliment. It's probably the biggest compliment," he concluded.

Exclusive | Jimmy Shergill on typecasting: ‘I have lived my entire career trying to break an image’

Tune in as Jimmy Shergill talks about his latest release #RanneetiBalakot&Beyond, #Mohabbatein finding new fans in Gen Z, his journey in Hindi and Punjabi movies and the ongoing elections in an exclusive interview with WION'S Kriti Tulsiani.

Will Jimmy Shergill enter politics? 'Mohabbatein' actor on elections, movies and more

<p>Anurag Kashyap&#39;s &quot;Mukkabaaz&quot; had its first poster release Thursday after the movie&#39;s official song/promo came out on December 1.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The director&#39;s upcoming movie is centred&nbsp;around the themes of sports and politics. It is based on the struggles of a low caste aspiring boxer who falls in love with the niece of a goon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lead role is played by actor Vineet Kumar who has worked with Anurag Kashyap in movies like &quot;Gangs of Wasseypur&quot;, &quot;Ugly&quot;&nbsp;and his short film &quot;Murabba&quot; from Bombay Talkies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film also stars Jimmy Shergill in an important role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-paintra-the-first-song-from-anurag-kashyaps-next-mukkabaaz-is-out-25626" target="_blank">song/promo</a> of the movie was released even before the trailer or poster of the movie came out -- produced by Indian EDM sensation Nucleya&nbsp;and is titled &quot;Paintra&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film was first showcased at the Toronto Film festival before making inroads into the home country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Mukkabaaz&quot;&nbsp;is set to release on&nbsp;January 12, 2018.</p>

<p><em>Watch the song/promo&nbsp;here:</em></p>

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The movie stars Vineet Kumar in a lead role for the first time after the actor worked with Kashyap in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly and others

Anurag Kashyap's "Mukkabaaz" had its first poster release Thursday after the movie's official song/promo came out on December 1. Here’s the first poster of #Mukkabaaz... Anurag Kashyap directs... Eros and Aanand L Rai presentation... 12 Jan 2018 release... #ColourYellow #Phantom pic.twitter.com/EEVtWgsBWL — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 7, 2017 × The director's upcoming movie is centred around the themes of sports and politics. It is based on the struggles of a low caste aspiring boxer who falls in love with the niece of a goon. The lead role is played by actor Vineet Kumar who has worked with Anurag Kashyap in movies like "Gangs of Wasseypur", "Ugly" and his short film "Murabba" from Bombay Talkies. The film also stars Jimmy Shergill in an important role. The song/promo of the movie was released even before the trailer or poster of the movie came out -- produced by Indian EDM sensation Nucleya and is titled "Paintra". The film was first showcased at the Toronto Film festival before making inroads into the home country. "Mukkabaaz" is set to release on January 12, 2018. Watch the song/promo here:

Anurag Kashyap's 'Mukkabaaz' first poster out

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Anurag Kashyap's 'Mukkabaaz' first poster out