From unaware to unforgettable: Ajay Jethi's remarkable path to success playing Shakir in Money Heist

Ajay Jethi

Ajay Jethi (L) with the star cast of the Netflix series 'Money Heist' Credit: Supplied

Meet Ajay Jethi, a talented Punjabi actor hailing from Barcelona, Spain, who garnered immense fame for his supporting role in the popular Netflix series Money Heist. Surprisingly, Ajay had never heard of the show before landing the role of Pakistani hacker Shakir in its latest season.


In an interview with SBS Punjabi, Ajay opens up about how he stumbled upon the show, his incredible transformation from a construction labourer to an acclaimed actor, and the overwhelming love he received from fans worldwide to starting his own film production and his upcoming projects.

Click on the player at the top of the page to listen to this interview in Punjabi.

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