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Jimmy Sheirgill set to play a cop in his next

It is no exaggeration to say that Jimmy Sheirgill is one of the finest actors that we have today in the Hindi film industry.

The actor has played a diverse range of characters in his more than two-decade-long career and has been heralded for his outstanding performances in such fine films as A Wednesday (2008), Tanu Weds Manu (2011), Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011) and Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016), to name just a few films.


The latest news about the talented actor is that he has been signed on for a new film. The untitled project stars Jimmy in the role of an anti-terrorist cop. The film will mark the directorial debut of Rohit Yadav.

Though nothing much is out about the new venture at the moment, some sources reveal that the makers are gearing up to begin production in the month of April. The film will be majorly shot in Delhi.

In addition to this yet-to-be-titled movie, Jimmy will also be seen in De De Pyaar De, Mental Hai Kya and Good News.

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Author Chetan Bhagat says the obsession with fame is harming Bollywood actors' mental health

Highlights:

  • Bhagat says some stars can’t enjoy meals if not photographed.
  • Author calls Bollywood a “drug house of fame.”
  • He left movies to focus on writing and moved to Dubai.
  • Sees industry as insecure, with friendships mostly transactional.
  • Believes creating stories gives him more satisfaction than films.

Chetan Bhagat says fame in Bollywood can take a serious toll on mental health. The bestselling author, whose novels like 3 Idiots and Kai Po Che! became major films, explained that many actors and directors struggle when their work doesn’t succeed. “There are actors who, when going to a restaurant, if they aren’t recognised, don’t enjoy the meal. They wonder, ‘No one came to click photos?’ Can you imagine what a sick life that is?” he said.

Bhagat added that the pressure of attention and constant public scrutiny can worsen insecurity. He recalled seeing stars fade over time, their mental health affected by the highs and lows of fame.

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