Jim Sarbh says grandfather faced losses in business, father didn't make money till ‘very late in life': ‘We lived in a flat given by the Parsi Panchayat'

Indian Express

14-05-2025

Jim Sarbh, who has often played rich guy roles in most of his projects including Made in Heaven and Rocket Boys, recently shared his childhood when his grandfather owned an art gallery that didn't do well. The actor also shared that his father started to make money very late in his life before which they lived in a flat given to them by Parsi Panchayat. 'My dad was not in a high economic bracket at all', said the actor.
In a recent conversation with Mashable India, Jim Sarbh recalled the times when he lived in this beautiful building in Malabar Hill, but clarified that they were not in a financial condition to afford it. 'A couple years I lived in a building in South Bombay, Malabar Hill.'
Explaining how he could afford to live in the most affluent residential areas in Mumbai, Jim shared, 'My dad made money mid-way through his life. He left (Parsi flat) very young because he wanted to make a name for himself. He wanted to make some money. He wanted that kind of success. He left to join the merchant navy. He started his journey as a cadet on ship and eventually became the captain of the ship. He made money very late in his life. Even when we lived in this building (in Malabar Hill), we lived in this building not because we could afford a flat but because it was a company flat.'
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Jim recalled his grandfather owning an art gallery, but shared it didn't earn them enough money. 'He did have an art gallery. But modern Indian art didn't make money until recently.' After losses, the family turned the art gallery into an auction house. 'It used to be Pundole Art Gallery, now it is Pundole's Auction House. My uncle runs it. And today, it very successful.'
Late in his life, Jim Sarbh's dad bought this beautiful Spanish Villa in Maharashtra's Dahanu from their family friend. The villa features wide arches, open spaces and courtyard surrounded by a large garden. A grand staircase leads to an outdoor swimming pool on the first floor with fantastic views of the sea. The house, now owned by Jim, is decorated with cabinets and ornaments that are full of character.
The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with the 2016 film Neerja, appeared in several plays including The Show, The Breakup, Tennis in Nablus, and Ice Glen before that.