His chocolate boy looks are his passport to fame. But make no mistake. Jimmy Shergill isn`t what his appearance suggests. He is, in fact, quite a tough rookie."I refuse to follow the rules of the industry," is how he describes his laid back attitude.

Cynics have had a field day running him down after his second coming in the Yashraj Films` Mohabbatein and the Tanujaa Chandra directed film Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar failed to resurrect his career.But the actor is oblivious to this harsh criticism. Must say his faith in his acting abilities has paid off. He has as many as eight films in his kitty.The actor is known as one who doesn`t forgive or give up easily. Like the journalist, who dared to take on the young man`s tall claims as young blood`s chutzpah, would recall.

"I bash up anyone who messes with the peace of my family. My wife`s happiness is the most important thing in my life," he warns. It may not register at first when he utters strong words menacingly but one look at his biceps would make anyone envy. And fear for life.