Jim Sarbh reveals what literature has of late caught his fancy
Mumbai, June 2
Actor Jim Sarbh belongs to the rare breed of actors who are intellectually charged, and are aware of what's happening around. The actor has spoken about the kind of art and literature that fuels his perspective, and thought-process.
Jim spoke with IANS along with his co-actors Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Namita Dubey during the promotions of his upcoming OTT show 'Made in India: A Titan Story', in Mumbai.
Talking about what has caught his fancy of late in the world of literature, the actor said, "I like to watch things I like. I like to read things I like. I like to spend some time with friends. I like to be around people whose thoughts and approach to life I really enjoy. And I can learn things from. It's like that".
He further mentioned, "Currently I'm reading 'The Confederacy of Dunces'. And 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' by David Sedaris. There's a show I really like at the moment called Widow's Bay on Apple TV. Highly encouraged".
Meanwhile, the actor essays the role of Xerxes Desai, former managing director of Titan in his upcoming streaming series 'Made in India: A Titan Story'. The series traces the remarkable rise of Titan through the eyes of Xerxes Desai. It has been adapted for screen from Vinay Kamath's acclaimed book 'Titan - India's Most Successful Consumer Brand'. It presents a story inspired by the extraordinary journey behind one of India's most iconic consumer brands.
The series is written by Karan Vyas, directed by Robbie Grewal, and is produced by Almighty Motion Pictures. It is set in pre-liberalised India, at a time when the country stood on the brink of economic and social change.
'Made in India - A Titan Story' set to stream on June 3, 2026 on Amazon MX Player.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I'm a literature student and it's refreshing to see an actor talk about David Sedaris! His humor is so unique. But I wish Jim had mentioned some Indian authors too - we have such rich literary traditions from Premchand to Arundhati Roy. Still, good to see someone reading widely. 📚
Jim Sarbh is one of the finest actors we have. His role in Made in India sounds fascinating - Titan's journey from pre-liberalised India is something we should all know. The book by Vinay Kamath is excellent. I hope the series does justice to the real story behind India's most successful watch brand. 🇮🇳
As someone from the US, it's interesting to see Indian actors embrace Western literature. 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' is hilarious! But I wonder if Jim has read any contemporary Indian writers like Jeet Thayil or Amitav Ghosh? Would love to hear his thoughts on those too.
Jim Sarbh ka reading choices bohot classy hai! But seriously, 'Confederacy of Dunces' is such a niche pick - it's a satirical masterpiece set in New Orleans. I'm curious how he discovered it. Also excited for Made in India - Titan is a brand that every Indian household trusts. The cast looks solid! 💫
I appreciate Jim's honesty about just reading what he enjoys rather than pretending to be profound. But the article focuses too much on his reading habits and less on the actual series. Titan's story sounds fascinating - from a joint venture between Tatas and Tamil Nadu government to a
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