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focuses on the lives of mechanics in Jimmy, who has worked with filmmakers like
India and tracks their transformation Gulzar, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Aditya Chopra,
into Super Mechanics through their Rajkumar Hirani and Aanand L. Rai, was
journey in the contest. It also conducts “also very pleased about how the ethos of
master classes where experts share the show” suited his personality.
their insights and tips on repairing and “Had I been asked for a show with dance
maintaining vehicles. and all, it wouldn’t have really suited my per-
sonality. It is not like a thing which ‘Jimmy

Why did you pick this show for your Sheirgill’ would do. I can also relate to the
TV debut? entire concept of mechanics, and cars and
automobiles.

“BBC approached me for the show,
and you know we keep getting scripts, “I also want to be a part of this cause be-
we keep getting ideas, but I hadn’t cause mechanics are like the unsung heroes
found one which was as unique and of our country. Without us knowing they do
as heart-warming as this one. From so much for us, and we don’t even know
Bollywood actor Jimmy Sheirgill is making the go, I really liked the concept of the about it! Plus, this show helps you know your
his debut on the small screen as the host of show, especially the fact that its focus is car, its intricacies which can help you in case
a reality show Castrol Garage Guru – The on uplifting a community which has been you get stuck somewhere,” he added.
Super Mechanic Show. Lauding the evolu- undervalued.”
tion of television, he says he would love to Jimmy feels “TV audience has matured a lot”.
do something in the fiction space as well. “Also, what mattered here was the fact
that I was approached for this show long “Because of the form of content that has
Castrol, a lubricant company, is coming out before the filming and shooting began. It changed on the platform. We’ve seen vari-
with the reality TV show, which complements felt to me like not only do I think that this ous shows come and go, all making their
its mechanic skill-testing initiative — the Cas- role is suited for my taste, but even BBC respective mark,” said the Tanu Weds Manu
trol Super Mechanic Contest — actor.
that was started in 2017 and is
into its second edition. What about doing fiction shows?

“I have honestly never really “It all depends on the kind of
thought about the excitement. script I get, to be honest. Fic-
It’s the experience in doing a tion, in all honesty, is something
project which counts for me. I wouldn’t mind looking forward
That said, I did have those mo- to, but ultimately it depends on
ments where I thought about the script, and, more importantly,
meeting different mechanics, it depends on the platform. I’ve
learning about their stories, and really wanted to try out a web
learning the intricacies involved series, and maybe that’s what I’ll
in repairing or servicing a vehicle,” Jimmy felt so, which made the entire filming and look at doing,” he said.
told IANS in an email. shooting process much more easier,”
added the actor, who started his career in
The TV series, produced by BBC Studios, 1996 with Maachis.

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