Get to know more about the talented Punjabi actor Jagjeet Sandhu, his journey in the film industry, personal life, and much more. This comprehensive biography covers everything from his early life to his recent successes.
Wiki/Biography
Jagjeet Singh Sandhu was born on Saturday, 8 June 1991 (age 32 years as of 2023) in Himmatgarh Chhanna village, Amloh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He completed his schooling at a government school in his village, showing an early inclination towards acting. His involvement in school theatre led to his joining a theatre group in Amloh at the young age of 10.
His passion for acting continued through his college years. He graduated with an M.A. in Theatre from Panjab University, actively participating in youth festivals and joining Padma Shri Neelam Mann Singh’s renowned theatre group, ‘The Company Theatre’. While still in his final year, he successfully auditioned for and secured a role in the film “Rupinder Gandhi”.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5’ 10”
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Light Brown
Family & Caste
Jagjeet Sandhu hails from a Jat Sikh family. Details about his parents remain largely private, though he has mentioned having an older brother.
Parents & Siblings
While specific information about his parents remains undisclosed, he’s shared that he has one older brother.
Wife
In February 2022, he married his long-time girlfriend, Amandeep Kaur, in a private ceremony.
Career
Sandhu’s acting journey began in 2015 with the Punjabi film “Rupinder Gandhi – The Gangster,” where he played ‘Bhola’. This role earned him critical acclaim. That same year, he also appeared in “Qissa Panjab” as ‘Speed’.
He went on to take supporting roles in numerous Punjabi films including “Rabb Da Radio”, “Rocky Mental”, “Sajjan Singh Rangroot”, “Kaka Ji”, “Dakuan Da Munda”, and “Shadda”. He also reprised his role in the sequel to “Rupinder Gandhi” in 2017.
His career expanded to include the Canadian drama “Anatomy of Violence”. His first lead role was in “Unni Ikki” as ‘DC’. He also ventured into digital media with Netflix’s “Leila” and Amazon Prime’s “Paatal Lok” (as ‘Tope Singh’ in 2020).
Favourites
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Saag, Choley-Bhaturey |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| Actor(s) | Kiku Sharda, Harish Verma |
| Actress(es) | Neeru Bajwa, Emma Watson |
| Singer(s) | Gurdas Mann, Manmohan Waris |
| TV Show | Comedy Nights With Kapil |
| Colour | Black |
| Travel Destination(s) | Khajuraho (India), Niagara Falls (Canada) |
Facts/Trivia
• His hobbies include dancing and mimicry.
• He overcame financial challenges early in his career.
• He’s a dog lover and often posts pictures with his canine companions.
• Sandhu is a fitness enthusiast and regularly works out at the gym.
• He owns a Maruti Swift car.
• He’s been featured on the cover of FilmIndia Magazine.
• He’s passionate about European and Iranian cinema.
• He appeared in the short film “Fok-E-Singer” in 2016.
• His first film earnings were used to purchase a motorcycle.
• His mother’s first theatrical experience was watching his debut film.
• Despite his fame, he continues to reside with his family in his village home.
