Sheela is an Indian celebrity bodyguard and entrepreneur. He is best known for being the personal bodyguard of Indian actor Salman Khan.
Wiki/Biography
Shera aka Gurmeet Singh Jolly was born on Monday, May 19, 1969 in Andheri, Mumbai (age 53; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Taurus. He attended Sheth Chunilal Damodardas Barfivala High School in Mumbai. While studying in Class 11 at Bhavan College in Mumbai, he dropped out of junior college to work in his father’s garage.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′
Weight (approximately): 85kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Figure/Body Measurements (approximately): Chest 44″, Waist 34″, Biceps 19″
family
Parents and siblings
His father Nandjee Singh used to own a garage called A to Z Singh’s Garage & Automobile Shop in Mumbai. His mother’s name is Pritam Kaur Jolly.
Sierra and her parents
wife and children
He has a son named Tiger, also known as Abir Siingh, who is an actor and assistant director.
Sierra and son
religion
Sheila believes in Sikhism. In an interview, he said he had to give up his hijab due to the nature of his job. He said,
Earlier I used to wear hijab. I am a Sikh. I had to take off my hijab due to work commitments. Unable to reserve due to crowds. So I had to cut my hair. I started wearing hats and stuff. “
Old photos of Sierra wearing hijab
Profession
bodybuilder
As a teenager, Sierra began his career as a bodybuilder. Thereafter, he participated in various bodybuilding competitions. In 1987, he won the title of Mr. Junior Bombay. In 1988, he participated in the Mr. Maharashtra Junior Competition and emerged second.
Safety
In the early 1990s, many Indian celebrities began to seek him out as bodyguards. He has been part of the security team for many international celebrities including Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson and Jackie Chan.
Sierra and Mike Tyson
In an interview, Sierra revealed that he started working in security under the guidance of Andre Timmins, founder of entertainment events company Wizcraft. Sierra also revealed that Andre was his neighbor and he inspired Sierra to start working in security. Thereafter, Shera joined Wizcraft and was responsible for the security department.
salman khan’s bodyguard
Sheila first met Salman in 1995 when he was working on the security team at a Whigfield concert. Later, he met Salman again at a party attended by Canadian actor Keanu Reeves. A few days later, when Salman Khan attended a show in Chandigarh, the crowd lost control. After the incident, Salman’s brother Suhail Khan decided to hire another bodyguard to protect Salman’s safety. Sohail then decided to hire Shaela as Salman’s personal bodyguard. In an interview, Shera spoke about his initial collaboration with Salman Khan. He said,
On one of my early assignments, I was in Indore with Maalik. We drove through this very small road and there were a lot of fans and other people walking. There is only one path to and from, and we are already late. I’m a little tired too. He gave me a pill. Bole (Khan said) ‘There is this’. A dose of something he gave me. I have it. You won’t believe it: I ran 8 kilometers in front of his car to clear the road (fan). This is what bhai and I do together. From then on, I became like family to Maalik. “
Shera further revealed that initially, he used to check the security arrangements a day before Salman’s shooting schedule, and only after safety was assured, he would escort Salman to the shooting location. Shera had shared that his most difficult moments as Salman Khan’s bodyguard were during Salman Khan’s hit-and-run and Black Bakker cases. He said he had taken Salman from court to court and was saddened by his plight. During that time, Sheela used to hide Salman from the crowd and the media.
Sheela guards Salman Khan in court
He once said that everything he achieved in life was because of Salman and whatever he did for Shera, no one would do that for a bodyguard. In an interview, while sharing his feelings about Salman, he said,
Maalik means master and Salman Maalik means everything to me. Who else in the industry has done this for their own bodyguard? I would give my life for him. He is my God. Jab tak zinda hoon, bhai ke saath rahunga. I always tell people that they will never see me standing behind or next to bhai. I would stand before him, alert to any threats. He added: “I am like a horse dressed up to carry the groom at a wedding. I only care about my Malik (Salman) and wherever he goes, I am there. I am his yes man Man. So far, whatever Malik has asked, I’ve done it. That’s why I’m part of the Maalik family.”
Sheela defends Salman Khan at an event
In 2011, Salman Khan dedicated his Hindi film Bodyguard to Sheela. In the film, Sierra made a cameo appearance in the title song of the film. Salman even wore a bodyguard uniform with the logo of Tiger Security Services, a company owned by Shera Security. Sierra talked about this in an interview. He said,
He made this movie about me (Bodyguard), he made me dance, he started promoting the movie with me, he wore my company’s logo in the movie, he gave me so much mileage. “
Shera stars in the title song of the Hindi film Bodyguard with Salman Khan
entrepreneur
On October 17, 1996, he founded a security services company called Tiger Security Services. His company provides security to many national and international celebrities.
Tiger Security Services
In 2022, Sierra’s security agency was hired to handle the security of the famous Canadian singer Justin Bieber, who was in India to attend his music concert “Justin Bieber Justice World Tour – India”. In an interview, Sierra shared his experience working for Justin. He said,
We went to India Gate (Mumbai) in the evening and the next day to the slums near Shivaji Nagar. Next time, I wanted to take him by helicopter, but he insisted on taking my car. He was using my car. He wanted to get coffee at the mall, so he got off Wash Road and went to Orbital Mall. He went to Starbucks and when he got there everything became chaotic and people started gathering. Before panic could spread, I had to get him back in the car and immediately book a room at a nearby hotel to keep him safe. “
politics
In October 2019, Shera joined the Indian political party Shiv Sena. The party shared the news via its Twitter account. The tweet read,
अभिनेते सलमन खरन जी यरंचे निष्ठरवंत व विश्वरूग ुर मीत सिंग उर्फ शेररजी यरंनी आज मरतोश्री निवरसस्र रनी येी े शिवसेनर पक्षप्रमुख मा. श्री. उद्धवसरहेबठरकरेआणियुवरसेनरप्रमुख. “
Its English translation is,
Actor Salman Khan loyal Gurmeet Singh aka Shera ji today at Matoshree residence, Shiv Sena Sena) party leader Ma. gentlemen. Uddhav Saheb Thackeray and Chief Yuva Sena. He entered the scene openly in front of Shiv Sena. “
The day Sheela joined the Shiv Sena
dispute
accused of assault
On October 25, 2016, a man filed a case of assault against Shera at DN Nagar police station. The case against Shera was filed under Sections 326 (intentionally causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon or means), 506 (2) (criminal intimidation), 323 (intentionally causing hurt), 504 (intentionally insulting with intent to provoke). Destruction of the peace). , and Section 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. However, Sierra denied all the accusations and said she was attacked by a group of people. He said,
Nothing happened on Tuesday. I went to Kokilaben Hospital to meet a friend and then to Pop Tate’s where I had a verbal argument on the phone but nothing physical. The police came to my house in the morning and now I am accompanying them to DN Nagar police station. I do not know the details of the charges against me. “
According to local police officials,
Several people tried to chase him from Juhu all the way to Andheri and even tried to force him to stop by blocking his way, but he did not stop. From the CCTV footage, it appears that the men were planning to beat Sheila. However, the specific reason has not yet been determined. “
Sierra was later exonerated in the case.
Awards
- 2018: Ambabai Talim Sanstha of Sanjay Bhokare Group of Companies wins Arogya Ratna Award
Shera receives Arogya Ratna Award
- 2018: Best Celebrity Bodyguard by Karma Awards and Gujarat Tourism
Shera wins Best Celebrity Bodyguard Award
- 2019: Maharashtra’s Best Celebrity Bodyguard Rajya Marathi Patrakaar Sangh
- 2019: Tiger Security Services Golden Glory Award for Best Security Agency
- 2020: Punjab Youth Icon Award by the Government of Punjab
Shera wins Punjab Youth Icon Award 2020
- 2020: Dada Saheb Phalke Icon Award
Shera receives Dada Saheb Phalke Icon Award
salary
He earns Rs 2 crore annually.
Facts/Trivia
- His name is also spelled Sheraa.
- Sierra has enjoyed driving cars, lifting weights, and riding motorcycles since she was a child.
- As a teenager, Sierra wanted to be a model, but lacked financial resources so he started helping his father in his garage.
- Shera is not a vegetarian and likes to eat shrimp.
Shera’s Instagram posts about food
- He was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
Sierra holding a glass of wine
- He has appeared as the chief guest at various events.
Sierra attended the event as a special guest
- Shera is a dog lover and owns a pet dog named Tequila who has won awards at many dog shows.
Sierra playing with his pet dog
- He was a spiritual man and often visited nearby temples and guristers.
Shera in the temple of Lord Ganesha
- In his spare time, he enjoys horseback riding and adventure sports.
- In 2022, he became a member of the Chandigarh Kings of the Cricket League “Entertainment Premier League”.
Shera is a member of Chandigarh Kings
- Shera calls Salman Khan ‘Maalik’. Sierra said of the incident in an interview,
Maalik means master and Salman Maalik means everything to me. I would give my life for him. He is my God. I will protect him until my last breath. “
- He owns a Harley Davidson VRSC and a Thar car.
Sierra sitting on his motorcycle
Sierra and his Thar
- Sheila works out regularly at the gym to stay fit.
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