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“I try to be inspired by little things in life,” says Jim Sarbh

Jim Sarbh kick-started his career in Hindi cinema with Fox Star Studios’ Neerja (2016). The biographical film featured Sonam Kapoor in the title role. Neerja went on to become an instant box-office hit, with Jim garnering loads of praises for his negative character in the film.

After Neerja, the actor proved his acting abilities in such films as A Death in the Gunj (2017), Raabta (2017) and Padmaavat (2018). Aside from films, Jim also impressed audiences with his impactful roles in high-profile web-shows like Made in Heaven (2019) and House Arrest (2019).


Jim Sarbh says that he wants to do all sorts of films and roles as an actor. "I want to do everything – lead roles, comedy, thrillers and much more. Good comedy is the hardest amongst all according to me. Comedy really needs everybody to be on the same page including directors, actors, editors. It is all in the timing,” the actor told a newswire.

Looking back at his journey, he said, "I don't think there is anything particular that shapes me as an actor; everything has contributed towards being an actor. I try to be inspired by little things in life. The quality of your attention and understanding of a moment defines you as an actor."

Jim has also been part of an international film titled The Wedding Guest. Also featuring Dev Patel and Radhika Apte in important roles, the film premiered in India on &PrivéHD. The actor says that working on an international project helped him grow in many ways.

"I think it has moulded me in every shape and it has sculpted me in becoming who I am today. I hope to have more such projects to grow," he said in conclusion.

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Highlights

  • Yash says he humanised Ravana to help global audiences relate to the character.
  • Asura designs in the first glimpse drew criticism for looking too Western-inspired.
  • Producer Namit Malhotra compares the film's tone to Lord of the Rings and Gladiator.
Yash, who plays the demon king Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, says his portrayal was shaped by one clear goal: making the character relatable beyond Indian audiences.
Speaking at CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week, where the film was presented alongside major Hollywood releases, the actor said he worked to strip away the purely mythological reading of the role.

"I have tried to internalise the whole essence of Ravana and tried to make him as human as possible at times," Yash told Reuters.

"It is important for people to relate to him, and since we have global ambitions, we need to make it familiar to a Western audience as well."

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