Ajay Jethi Biography: Career, Money Heist, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Wife, Daughter, Height, Filmography

Ajay Jethi is an Indian-born actor, director, and film producer based in Barcelona since 2005. Fluent in Punjabi and multiple languages, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Shakir, a Pakistani hacker, in the acclaimed Netflix series Money Heist (2017), and has appeared in other notable TV shows such as Los hombres de Paco (2005) and Shikaari (2020–2021).

Beginning his career in Spain as a construction worker, Ajay’s dedication to acting led him to establish a successful presence in the Spanish entertainment industry for over a decade. His professional relationship with Money Heist creator Álex Pina started in 2014 with the film Kamikaze.

Profile

• Full Name: Ajay Jethi
• Stage Name: Ajay Jethi
• Born: 1980s
• Age: 40s
• Birthplace: Patiala, Punjab, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian-born actor, director, and film producer
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parent: Ishwar Das, Indira Kumari
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Sylvia de la Rosa (divorced)
• Children: Fiona
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Ajay Jethi was born in the early 1980s in Patiala, Punjab, India, though his exact birth date is not publicly available. He is the son of Ishwar Das, a government employee, and Indira Kumari, a teacher.

While it is possible he has siblings, no details have been disclosed. Jethi attended Khalsa College Patiala, graduating with the 1999–2003 batch, where he was introduced to theatre through the group led by playwright Balraj Pandit.

After relocating to Spain, he pursued Spanish language and acting classes to advance his career. He belongs to the Punjabi community and is of Indian ethnicity, though his religious background is not publicly known.

Career

Ajay Jethi’s journey began in 2005 when he moved to Spain on a work visa, initially taking on jobs as a construction laborer and factory worker. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new country, he pursued his passion for acting by enrolling in Spanish language and acting classes.

His love for theatre was sparked during his college years in India, inspired by Hindi and Punjabi playwright Balraj Pandit. Jethi made his acting debut in the Spanish mini-series Alakrana in 2010, which launched his professional career. Over time, he appeared in more than 20 Spanish films and TV shows, earning recognition for his supporting roles, including a key part in the film Kamikaze (2014) directed by Álex Pina.

Beyond acting, Ajay expanded his involvement in cinema by venturing into film distribution, introducing popular Hindi and Punjabi films like Kesari, Bharat, War, and Dabangg 3 to Spanish audiences starting in 2014.

His international breakthrough came with the role of Shakir, a Pakistani hacker, in the fourth season of Netflix’s Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) in 2020. Initially unaware of the show’s global popularity, Jethi soon found himself receiving messages and social media attention from fans across the world, including India and Pakistan. His character’s pivotal role in assisting the Professor and his team during the Bank of Spain heist earned him widespread acclaim and marked a significant turning point in his career.

Despite his success in Spain, Ajay remains deeply connected to Indian cinema and is eager to expand his career in Bollywood. He aspires to bring his international experience to Hindi films and take on diverse roles across cultures.

In addition to acting, he has explored directing and producing, with recent work including the Punjabi film Vajood (2023). Jethi is also involved in upcoming projects like Junior and the political satire 15 Lakh Kadon Aauga, further establishing his creative presence in Indian cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @ajethiofficial

Personal Life

Ajay Jethi’s current relationship status is not publicly known, and he appears to be single. He was previously married to his theatre coach, Professor Sylvia de la Rosa, who was initially his mentor and girlfriend before they married; the couple has since divorced.

Ajay is a father to a daughter named Fiona.

Filmography

• Vajood (2023)
• Junior (2023)
• Shikaari (TV Series, 2021)
• One Way or Another (TV Series, 2020)
• 15 Lakh Kado Aauga (2019)
• Kurmaiyan (2018)
• Dakuaan Da Munda (2018)
• Money Heist (TV Series, 2017)
• Saadey CM Saab (2016)
• Yoddha: The Warrior (2014)
• Kamikaze (2014)
• Vicente Ferrer (2013)
• Rescatando a Sara (TV Series, 2012)
• Mentiders (2012)
• Toledo (TV Series, 2012)
• Fuga de cerebros 2 (2011)
• Alakrana (TV Series, 2010)
• Red Eagle (TV Series, 2009)
• Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka fairy ko… The beginning of the legend (2007)
• Los hombres de Paco (TV Series, 2005)

Net Worth

Ajay Jethi’s exact net worth is not publicly known, but he earns primarily from his work as an actor, director, and producer, with notable roles in Netflix’s Money Heist, the Punjabi film Vajood (2023), and various Spanish film and TV projects.