Shera Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shera

• Shera, an Indian celebrity bodyguard and entrepreneur, has had a long-standing professional relationship with the renowned Indian actor Salman Khan, serving as his personal bodyguard.

• From a young age, he had a natural inclination for weightlifting, riding motorcycles, and driving cars.

• During his teenage years, he considered pursuing a career in modeling. However, due to his family’s financial situation, he decided to assist his father at his garage shop instead.

• Afterwards, Shera embarked on his journey as a bodybuilder and took part in numerous bodybuilding contests. He achieved the esteemed title of Mr Mumbai junior in 1987. The following year, in 1988, he secured the runner-up position in the Mr Maharashtra junior competition.

• During an interview, Shera revealed that he used to wear a turban in the past. However, due to the requirements of his job and the large number of people he encountered, he had to let go of the turban. He expressed, “I used to wear a turban as a Sikh before. Regrettably, because of my job’s demands and the overwhelming crowds, I had to reluctantly abandon it. Consequently, I had to cut my hair and opt for a cap instead.” A nostalgic photograph displays Shera wearing a turban during his youthful days.

• During the early 1990s, numerous Indian celebrities sought him out to be their personal bodyguard. He also had the opportunity to provide security for renowned international figures like Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson, and Jackie Chan as part of their security team. In an interview, Shera revealed that Andre Timmins, the founder of entertainment events company Wizcraft, played a pivotal role in guiding him towards this line of work. Shera mentioned that Andre was not only his neighbor, but also extended an offer for him to join the security department of his company. Shera had the privilege of working alongside Mike Tyson.

• Shera encountered Salman Khan in 1995 at the Whigfield concert, where Shera was working as a member of the security team. Their paths crossed again at a gathering hosted by Canadian actor Keanu Reeves.

• During the late 1990s, Salman Khan was visiting Chandigarh for an event when the crowd became uncontrollable and invaded his privacy. Sohail Khan, Salman’s brother, had previously met Shera at a party and was impressed with his work. As a result, Sohail decided to hire Shera as Salman’s personal bodyguard.<br><br>In an interview, Shera reminisced about his early days with Salman Khan. He shared an incident where they went to Indore for an assignment. While traveling in a car on a narrow road filled with fans and pedestrians, they were running late due to limited access. Feeling tired, Shera was offered a pill by Salman, who said, “Take this.” Without knowing what it was, Shera took the pill. Surprisingly, he ended up running an astonishing 8 kilometers ahead of Salman’s car to clear the road of fans. This task deeply impressed Salman, and Shera has been considered a part of Salman’s family ever since.<br><br>During the same interview, Shera disclosed that he would also assess the security arrangements for Salman Khan a day before his shooting schedule. Only after ensuring Salman’s safety was satisfactory would Shera accompany him to the shooting location. The strong bond between Shera and Salman Khan was evident throughout their professional relationship.

• Shera recently revealed that the most challenging period of his career as Salman’s personal bodyguard was when Salman was entangled in legal battles for his hit-and-run and black buck cases. Shera empathized with Salman during this time and made every effort to shield him from the prying eyes of the media and the public.

• Shera affectionately refers to Salman as ‘Maalik’ due to the immense gratitude he feels towards him. In an interview, Shera expressed that this term holds great significance in his life, symbolizing Salman’s role as a guiding force. According to Shera, it is rare to find someone in the industry who displays the level of dedication towards their bodyguard like Salman does. Shera even stated that he would willingly lay down his life for Salman, as he considers him a deity-like figure. Shera’s loyalty knows no bounds, and he vowed to always stand by Salman’s side, emphasizing that he would never be found standing behind or beside him, but rather in front, protecting him from any potential threats. Shera compared himself to a beautifully adorned wedding horse, whose sole purpose is to carry the groom, indicating that his only concern is Salman’s well-being. Shera considers himself an unwavering supporter of Salman, having fulfilled every request made by him throughout their journey together. This deep bond is evident as Shera took charge of providing security for Salman during his court hearing.

• was founded by Shera on October 17, 1996. The name of the company was inspired by his son, Tiger. Its primary focus is to offer security services to both national and international celebrities.

• Salman Khan made an appearance in the Hindi film ‘Bodyguard’ in 2011, and he dedicated the film to Shera. Shera also had a role in the title track of the movie. In the film, Salman wore the uniform of a bodyguard, which had the logo of Shera’s security services company, ‘Tiger Security Services.’ During an interview, Shera expressed his gratitude towards Salman, stating that he created the film ‘Bodyguard,’ featured him in it, made him dance, used him for publicity, and proudly showcased his company’s logo. Shera also mentioned that the exposure Salman provided him was incredibly valuable. The two were seen together on the sets of the Bollywood movie ‘Bodyguard’.

• In October 2019, the Indian political party Shiv Sena made an announcement on its Twitter account that Shera had joined the party. The tweet stated that Gurmeet Singh, also known as Shera ji, who is a loyal and trusted bodyguard of actor Salman Khan, publicly appeared today at Matoshree residence in the presence of Shiv Sena party chief Mr. Uddhav Saheb Thackeray and Yuva Sena chief.

• In 2022, Shera provided security services for the renowned Canadian singer Justin Bieber during his music concert in India, titled ‘Justin Bieber Justice World Tour – India.’ During an interview, Shera shared his experience of protecting Justin throughout his visit to the country. One evening, we decided to explore the Gateway of India in Mumbai, and the following day we ventured into the nearby slums near Shivaji Nagar. For our next outing, I suggested taking him in a helicopter, but he insisted on traveling in my car since he was already comfortable with it. He expressed a desire to have coffee at a mall, so we made a stop at In Orbit Mall on Vashi road. Justin went inside Starbucks, but the situation quickly escalated as a crowd started gathering. To ensure his safety and prevent panic, I immediately pulled him back into the van and promptly arranged a room at a nearby hotel. Shera remained dedicated to guarding Justin Bieber throughout his time in India.

• Shera indulges in alcohol on occasion, as evidenced by her holding a glass filled with an alcoholic beverage.

• Shera and his beloved canine companion, Tequila, have achieved numerous victories in various dog show competitions.

• Shera has received numerous invitations to grace stage shows and events as the chief guest. Recently, he was offered the opportunity to attend an event as the guest of honor.

• Shera is a devout individual who consistently frequents different places of worship, such as temples and gurudwaras. On one occasion, Shera is seen reverently holding a sacred idol of Lord Ganesha.

• He takes pleasure in engaging in horse riding and participating in a variety of adventure sports.

• Shera joined the cricket team Chandigarh Kings in the ‘Entertainment Premier League’ in 2022, proudly wearing their jersey.

• Shera, with his Harley-Davidson VRSC motorcycle and Thar car, exudes confidence as he mounts his bike. Accompanied by his loyal Thar vehicle, Shera embarks on his journey.

• In order to stay fit, he adheres to a consistent exercise routine. Shera is currently participating in a gym workout session.