Satyajit Singh Shergill, the father of Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 90. The Shergill family is in mourning, and condolences are being offered on social media.
Satyajit Singh Shergill was himself a senior artist and belonged to a family deeply connected to the world of art and culture. Notably, the family is related to Amrita Sher-Gil, one of India's most celebrated painters; she was Jimmy Shergill's grandfather's cousin.
The Bhog and Antim Ardas (prayer services) for the departed soul will be held on October 14, 2025, between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Gurudwara Dhan Pothohar Nagar, Santacruz West, Mumbai.
Jimmy Shergill, known for his performances in films like 'Mohabbatein', 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Special 26', and 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster', had spoken about his relationship with his father in the past. In an interview with Bombay Times, he shared an incident where his decision to cut his hair during his teenage years led to a strained relationship with his father for over a year. Shergill mentioned that coming from a Sikh family, his father's reaction was understandable.
Jimmy Shergill was born into a Punjabi Sikh family in Uttar Pradesh. He began his film career in 1996 with 'Maachis'. Jimmy married Priyanka Puri in 2001, and they have a son named Veer. Shergill was last seen in the Punjabi film 'Maa Jaye', released in August 2025. He also starred in the web series 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' and the thriller 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar' in 2024.