Actor Jimmy Sheirgill has shared that one mistake he regrets in his acting career is shedding his chocolate boy image and opting for intense roles. The actor, who is now being seen in the Netflix series ‘Choona’, spoke candidly about his role in it, the character roles he has been doing over the years and a mistake he regrets making in his acting career.
Talking about a mistake he made in his acting career, he said, “I want to tell all the young actors of today that one should enjoy the image of a chocolate boy in their prime youth. Don’t try to rush towards mature roles. Enjoy this phase as much because it will never come back. You will automatically move towards mature roles in your career. This is one mistake I made in my career that I was in a rush to change my chocolate boy image.
Talking about a mistake he made in his acting career, he said, “I want to tell all the young actors of today that one should enjoy the image of a chocolate boy in their prime youth. Don’t try to rush towards mature roles. Enjoy this phase as much because it will never come back. You will automatically move towards mature roles in your career. This is one mistake I made in my career that I was in a rush to change my chocolate boy image.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Jimmy Sheirgill has shared that one mistake he regrets in his acting career is shedding his chocolate boy image and opting for intense roles. The actor, who is now being seen in the Netflix series ‘Choona’, spoke candidly about his role in it, the character roles he has been doing over the years and a mistake he regrets making in his acting career.
Talking about a mistake he made in his acting career, he said, “I want to tell all the young actors of today that one should enjoy the image of a chocolate boy in their prime youth. Don’t try to rush towards mature roles. Enjoy this phase as much because it will never come back. You will automatically move towards mature roles in your career. This is one mistake I made in my career that I was in a rush to change my chocolate boy image.
Talking about a mistake he made in his acting career, he said, “I want to tell all the young actors of today that one should enjoy the image of a chocolate boy in their prime youth. Don’t try to rush towards mature roles. Enjoy this phase as much because it will never come back. You will automatically move towards mature roles in your career. This is one mistake I made in my career that I was in a rush to change my chocolate boy image.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.
‘Choona’:
Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Jimmy Shergill, who is all geared up for the release of his upcoming comedy heist drama series ‘Choona’, shared the secret sauce of his character ‘Shukla Ji’ in the show, and called it ‘multi-dimensional’. The trailer of ‘Choona’ has been making waves as the viewers are raving about it, and the comment section is outpouring love for Shukla Ji — a character played by Jimmy.
The fan frenzy is real, and Jimmy is all hearts as he shares his excitement.
Talking about his character, Jimmy said: “Shukla Ji, the character I portray in ‘Choona,’ is a bit of an enigma wrapped in layers of charisma. He’s got power, but he’s no cookie-cutter villain.”
“You’ll find yourself in a midst of emotions, drawn to his charm one moment and repelled by his shenanigans the next. Shukla Ji lives in that delicious gray area, neither all good nor all bad,...
The fan frenzy is real, and Jimmy is all hearts as he shares his excitement.
Talking about his character, Jimmy said: “Shukla Ji, the character I portray in ‘Choona,’ is a bit of an enigma wrapped in layers of charisma. He’s got power, but he’s no cookie-cutter villain.”
“You’ll find yourself in a midst of emotions, drawn to his charm one moment and repelled by his shenanigans the next. Shukla Ji lives in that delicious gray area, neither all good nor all bad,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Jimmy Shergill, who is all geared up for the release of his upcoming comedy heist drama series ‘Choona’, shared the secret sauce of his character ‘Shukla Ji’ in the show, and called it ‘multi-dimensional’. The trailer of ‘Choona’ has been making waves as the viewers are raving about it, and the comment section is outpouring love for Shukla Ji — a character played by Jimmy.
The fan frenzy is real, and Jimmy is all hearts as he shares his excitement.
Talking about his character, Jimmy said: “Shukla Ji, the character I portray in ‘Choona,’ is a bit of an enigma wrapped in layers of charisma. He’s got power, but he’s no cookie-cutter villain.”
“You’ll find yourself in a midst of emotions, drawn to his charm one moment and repelled by his shenanigans the next. Shukla Ji lives in that delicious gray area, neither all good nor all bad,...
The fan frenzy is real, and Jimmy is all hearts as he shares his excitement.
Talking about his character, Jimmy said: “Shukla Ji, the character I portray in ‘Choona,’ is a bit of an enigma wrapped in layers of charisma. He’s got power, but he’s no cookie-cutter villain.”
“You’ll find yourself in a midst of emotions, drawn to his charm one moment and repelled by his shenanigans the next. Shukla Ji lives in that delicious gray area, neither all good nor all bad,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Actor Aashim Gulati, who plays a goofy yet loveable character in the heist comedy drama ‘Choona’, opened up on the challenges, and training he went through to adopt the nuances of the role.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Actor Aashim Gulati, who plays a goofy yet loveable character in the heist comedy drama ‘Choona’, opened up on the challenges, and training he went through to adopt the nuances of the role.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming streaming black comedy series ‘Choona’ has booked its new release date. The series, which stars Jimmy Shergill, Namit Das, Aashim Gulati, Gyanendra Tripathi, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar and Niharika Lyra Dutt in key roles, will now release on Ott on September 29.
The series follows an exhilarating ride through a whirlwind of vengeance and chaos as the resilient team of underdogs band together to settle the score against formidable politician, Shukla Ji (played by Jimmy Shergill).
The series boasts of many laughter-filled moments, unexpected leadership gone wrong, some astrological insights, and sneaky espionage as the stars seem to be undeniably aligned for this crew of misfits.
It also has a crazy bunch of characters like the shape-shifting informer, Triloki (played by Namit Das), a gully ka gunda, Ansari (played by Aashim Gulati), a demoted police officer, Bankey (played by Gyanendra Tripathi), a once successful contractor,...
The series follows an exhilarating ride through a whirlwind of vengeance and chaos as the resilient team of underdogs band together to settle the score against formidable politician, Shukla Ji (played by Jimmy Shergill).
The series boasts of many laughter-filled moments, unexpected leadership gone wrong, some astrological insights, and sneaky espionage as the stars seem to be undeniably aligned for this crew of misfits.
It also has a crazy bunch of characters like the shape-shifting informer, Triloki (played by Namit Das), a gully ka gunda, Ansari (played by Aashim Gulati), a demoted police officer, Bankey (played by Gyanendra Tripathi), a once successful contractor,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 29 (Ians) Actor Gyanendra Tripathi, who has been receiving a lot of positive response for drama series ‘Half CA’, and has the highly anticipated streaming series ‘Choona’ on the horizon, has shared that he funded his Ftii education with the money that he earned from his Bpo job.
The actor shared that Ftii Pune was a place which he desperately wanted to get in and learn the craft of acting after his graduation in Bhopal.
The actor said, “When I researched about the Ftii acting course there, I found out one has to fill out an application form of Rs 1,500 and the annual fees would be 1.25 lakh. I couldn’t afford the form fees, and there was no way my family could afford that amount.
He shared that as a young boy he cried so much knowing his other classmates were going to study further as he felt that...
The actor shared that Ftii Pune was a place which he desperately wanted to get in and learn the craft of acting after his graduation in Bhopal.
The actor said, “When I researched about the Ftii acting course there, I found out one has to fill out an application form of Rs 1,500 and the annual fees would be 1.25 lakh. I couldn’t afford the form fees, and there was no way my family could afford that amount.
He shared that as a young boy he cried so much knowing his other classmates were going to study further as he felt that...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer of the upcoming series ‘Choona’, which was unveiled on Tuesday, mixes a thrilling heist drama with a dynamic visual experience further sharpened with comic punches.
It begins with introducing Jimmy Shergill’s character of a politician who is an ardent believer of astrology and meticulously plans his movements around the astro-events.
It then shows Jimmy’s character of Shukla all set to topple the incumbent Chief Minister of a state and take over the reigns. Soon the audience gets to see six men teaming up against Shukla for their own interests, some to exact revenge, some for personal gains.
The six men — a shape-shifting informer, a gully ka gunda, a demoted police officer, a once successful contractor, and a resourceful mediator — decide to rip-off Shukla of the Rs 300 crore that are soon to arrive at his party office and this is where the planning of the heist starts.
It begins with introducing Jimmy Shergill’s character of a politician who is an ardent believer of astrology and meticulously plans his movements around the astro-events.
It then shows Jimmy’s character of Shukla all set to topple the incumbent Chief Minister of a state and take over the reigns. Soon the audience gets to see six men teaming up against Shukla for their own interests, some to exact revenge, some for personal gains.
The six men — a shape-shifting informer, a gully ka gunda, a demoted police officer, a once successful contractor, and a resourceful mediator — decide to rip-off Shukla of the Rs 300 crore that are soon to arrive at his party office and this is where the planning of the heist starts.
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
This thrilling heist drama coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches came to life as Netflix dropped the trailer of its upcoming series, ‘Choona’. An ensemble with the most amazing comic timing, Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. Produced by Flying Saucer, this epic heist comedy drama series Choona, will stream on Netflix.
When an astrologer, a highly skilled, shape-shifting informer, a gully ka gunda, a demoted police officer, a once successful contractor, and a resourceful mediator, Bishnu, plan a heist to take down their one common enemy Shukla, the calm is whitewashed and the chaos is liberally laid out for one & all. They plan to loot 600 cr, no less & that too from the lion’s lair!
The party office of Shukla is guarded by armed men,...
When an astrologer, a highly skilled, shape-shifting informer, a gully ka gunda, a demoted police officer, a once successful contractor, and a resourceful mediator, Bishnu, plan a heist to take down their one common enemy Shukla, the calm is whitewashed and the chaos is liberally laid out for one & all. They plan to loot 600 cr, no less & that too from the lion’s lair!
The party office of Shukla is guarded by armed men,...
- 7/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 20 (Ians) The upcoming young adult drama series ‘Half CA’ is a story of ambition and attempts, focusing on the intricacies and nuances of cracking one of the world’s most difficult professional exams aka Chartered Accountancy.
The makers released a new trailer for the show on Thursday. Viewers can now get a dramatically realistic glimpse into the many hardships faced by students aspiring to become CA, as they undergo all sorts of challenges ranging from their intense studies, lack of time, mental fatigue, emotional trauma and even existential crisis .
The trailer explores the lives of students preparing for competitive exams, highlighting the hardships of CA candidates. The story revolves around Archi who struggles with the fundamental question of “Why do CA?” and enters this difficult world with her ambitious cousin brother Niraj, who has failed Chartered Accountancy finals attempts twice.
The plot also focuses on Tejas, Vishal, and Parth,...
The makers released a new trailer for the show on Thursday. Viewers can now get a dramatically realistic glimpse into the many hardships faced by students aspiring to become CA, as they undergo all sorts of challenges ranging from their intense studies, lack of time, mental fatigue, emotional trauma and even existential crisis .
The trailer explores the lives of students preparing for competitive exams, highlighting the hardships of CA candidates. The story revolves around Archi who struggles with the fundamental question of “Why do CA?” and enters this difficult world with her ambitious cousin brother Niraj, who has failed Chartered Accountancy finals attempts twice.
The plot also focuses on Tejas, Vishal, and Parth,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Jimmy Shergill who is all set to star in upcoming heist comedy drama ‘Choona’ said he likes narratives that are character driven, and brings out the flavour of our rich cultural backdrop.
Sharing his excitement on ‘Choona’, Jimmy said: “This is my first outing with Netflix and I am looking forward to Choona. As an actor, I have always been inclined towards stories that push me to explore my capabilities.”
“Also, as an audience myself, I personally like narratives that are engaging, character driven and bring out the flavour of our rich cultural backdrop,” he said.
The 52-year-old actor further shared that ‘Choona’ gave him an opportunity to play a character that’s spiteful yet appealing.
“The story itself is high-spirited, captive and engaging.”
Produced by Flying Saucer and written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, ‘Choona’ stars Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi,...
Sharing his excitement on ‘Choona’, Jimmy said: “This is my first outing with Netflix and I am looking forward to Choona. As an actor, I have always been inclined towards stories that push me to explore my capabilities.”
“Also, as an audience myself, I personally like narratives that are engaging, character driven and bring out the flavour of our rich cultural backdrop,” he said.
The 52-year-old actor further shared that ‘Choona’ gave him an opportunity to play a character that’s spiteful yet appealing.
“The story itself is high-spirited, captive and engaging.”
Produced by Flying Saucer and written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, ‘Choona’ stars Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming web series ‘Half CA’ is coming to make the CA Day on Saturday a bit more special, as it focuses on a bunch of students aspiring to be Chartered Accountants.
One of the show’s leads, Ahsaas Channa, described the show as a story of aspiration as her character climbs the incredibly tough ladder of a competitive world.
Elaborating on the point, Ahsaas said: “I am really excited for Half CA as it delves into multiple aspects of the educational world which were untouched and my character unfolds different layers of a teenager trying to climb up the ladder in this competitive world.”
“This is a riveting coming-of-age narrative that will strike a chord with everyone who is preparing for CA or any other competitive exam. Each of us has been a student at some point in our lives, and this series is full of moments that will...
One of the show’s leads, Ahsaas Channa, described the show as a story of aspiration as her character climbs the incredibly tough ladder of a competitive world.
Elaborating on the point, Ahsaas said: “I am really excited for Half CA as it delves into multiple aspects of the educational world which were untouched and my character unfolds different layers of a teenager trying to climb up the ladder in this competitive world.”
“This is a riveting coming-of-age narrative that will strike a chord with everyone who is preparing for CA or any other competitive exam. Each of us has been a student at some point in our lives, and this series is full of moments that will...
- 7/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“’Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes” wrote playwright Christopher Bullock in The Cobbler of Preston. And, indeed, when you are a death photographer – someone who takes final portraits of the dead before their cremation at Varanasi’s burning grounds – as is Sooraj (Gyanendra Tripathi), you would probably think that you’re doing a job that will always be needed. But Varanasi is a place that is changing, and Sooraj stands to see himself become irrelevant as high quality digital cameras and ever improving cameras on smart phones make it easier and faster to take pictures of great quality for mourning families. And those who worked on the ghats who find themselves irrelevent must leave or find other work. As one photographer who has given up says, “Death photography doesn’t pay.”
Barah X Barah (“Twelve by Twelve”) looks not only at Sooraj and his profession,...
Barah X Barah (“Twelve by Twelve”) looks not only at Sooraj and his profession,...
- 4/22/2022
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
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