Updated on: 27 August, 2026 03:47 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Jim Sarbh is the kind of actor who doesn’t simply enter a scene because he brings the entire energy. His commanding presence and remarkable ability to inhabit complex characters make even the quietest moments feel powerful. As we celebrate Jim Sarbhs birthday today, check out 5 of his roles that inspired us.
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Jim played the role of the journalist Hamid Fezi. With every role, Jim Sarbh continues to prove that true versatility comes from the willingness to take risks. He brings intelligence, intensity and individuality to his performances, carving out a space for himself through sheer talent.
Jim played the role of the journalist Hamid Fezi. With every role, Jim Sarbh continues to prove that true versatility comes from the willingness to take risks. He brings intelligence, intensity and individuality to his performances, carving out a space for himself through sheer talent.
Padmaavat
A role no one can forget! He played role of Malik Kafur. He won the Asiavision Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor during Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards and Zee Cine Awards.
A role no one can forget! He played role of Malik Kafur. He won the Asiavision Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor during Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards and Zee Cine Awards.
Rocket Boys
Jim was seen as Homi J. Bhabha in this web series. He won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in Drama. There is an unmistakable intensity in Jim Sarbh’s performances. He has an ability to communicate layers of emotion through a glance, a pause or the slightest change in expression, proving that great acting often lies in what remains unsaid.
Jim was seen as Homi J. Bhabha in this web series. He won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in Drama. There is an unmistakable intensity in Jim Sarbh’s performances. He has an ability to communicate layers of emotion through a glance, a pause or the slightest change in expression, proving that great acting often lies in what remains unsaid.
Sanju
We saw Jim as Zubin Mistry. Few actors possess the kind of magnetic screen presence Jim Sarbh brings to every role, especially here. He leaves an impression long after the scene ends.
We saw Jim as Zubin Mistry. Few actors possess the kind of magnetic screen presence Jim Sarbh brings to every role, especially here. He leaves an impression long after the scene ends.
Neerja
Jim as won multiple awards for this role. "Neerja" was Jim's debut movie and he knew how to stay! After "Neerja", we knew that Jim is gonna be a shining star and he proves that every single time he is not the screen.
Jim as won multiple awards for this role. "Neerja" was Jim's debut movie and he knew how to stay! After "Neerja", we knew that Jim is gonna be a shining star and he proves that every single time he is not the screen.
