20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jim Sarbh talks about playing a lawyer in his next! Here's what he says
Jim Sarbh
Jim Sarbh is all set to be seen in Pune Highway, which unfolds around a tight-knit group of childhood friends, and their equation is tested by a sudden act of violence. In conversation with us, Jim opens up about the film's heart, its twists, and what it was like working under the direction of theatre veterans Rahul Da Cunha and Bugs Bhargava.
'At its core, Pune Highway is about friendship,' says Jim. 'It's about growing up together—imagine kids who live in the same building, become best friends, and continue to share life's journey into adulthood. There's laughter, there's deep connection—dosti aur hasi—but then, suddenly, there's khoon—a murder, distant yet deeply personal, that shakes the very foundation of this group.'
Set against the backdrop of rural Maharashtra, the crime throws the friends into turmoil, not just emotionally but legally. 'I play Vishnu, who's a lawyer who ends up defending some of his own friends after suspicion falls on them,' Jim explains. 'So, in essence, it's a
buddy murder mystery
, with bonds of loyalty and truth colliding.'
On working with co-directors Rahul Da Cunha and Bugs Bhargava, Jim describes the experience saying. 'They had a very clear vision, which made things easy on set. I never felt confused about who to turn to—they were in sync, and both understood the material deeply.'
Though some might call the directing duo unconventional, Jim disagrees. 'I've seen them direct theatre for years, and to me, they're pretty conventional. In terms of process and clarity, they were spot on. There was a very loving, open environment that flowed from them to the entire crew. That kind of supportive energy is rare—and it really brought the best out of all of us.'
