Biography
A prominent face in Bollywood, Rajesh Sharma is an Indian actor who is mostly seen as the villain or in comic roles. The actor who made his debut on the silver screen in 1996 with the super hit movie, Maachis is also a renowned personality in the Bengali film industry. During the 2000s the actor appeared only in Bengali movies before eventually making a comeback to Bollywood in 2005 with the critically acclaimed film Parineeta directed by Pradeep Sarkar. The actor has worked with several renowned filmmakers and actors from both Bengali and Hindi film industry like Salman Khan, Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Rani Mukerji, Dibakar Bandopadhyay, Aparna Sen, and Haranath Chakraborty. Born in a typical middle-class Punjabi family in Ludhiana, Punjab, Rajesh Sharma is the son of Late Gurucharan Sharma and Amarjit Sharma. After completing his schooling from Bhawanipur Adarsh Hindi High School in Kolkata, the actor went to pursue his graduation from the NSD (National School of Drama) in New Delhi. The actor who has established himself as one of the prominent actors in the Bengali film industry learned Bengali from his neighbors as well as by watching several Bengali dramas at Muktangon.
At the age of 17, Rajesh Sharma joined a drama academy where he got a chance to feature in several plays like Gudia Ki Ghar and Rangakarmi. After gaining substantial acting experience on stage, the actor moved to acting in TV serials and films. The actor made his acting debut on the silver screen with the critically acclaimed film, Maachis directed by Gulzar and co-starring, Chandrachur Singh, Jimmy Shergill, Raj Zutshi, Tabu and Om Puri. The film based on the aftermath of the assassination of the Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and the subsequent Anti-Sikh riots in 1984 was a huge commercial hit and won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Following his debut movie, the actor took a sabbatical for four years and made his comeback in 2000 with a Bengali film titled Paromitar Ek Din, written and directed by Aparna Sen. The film starring, Rituparna Sengupta, Aparna Sen, and Soumitra Chatterjee won several national and international awards including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali, Ecumenical Jury Award the 35th International Film Festival of Karlovy Vary, one of the oldest in the world and Central and Eastern Europe's leading film event.
Filmography
all 175
Movies 161
TV Shows 14
self 1
Director 1
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024)
Dorod (2024)
Crew (2024)
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..? (2024)
Tauba Tera Jalwa (2024)
Dawshom Awbotaar (2023)
NH6 (2023)
Mission Raniganj (2023)
Bajao (2023)
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files (2023)
Ajmer 92 (2023)
Chatrapathi (2023)
U-Turn (2023)
Mrs. Undercover (2023)
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan (2023)
Save The Mothers (2023)
Tadka (2022)
Good Bad Girl (2022)
Woh 3 Din (2022)
Darlings (2022)
Erao Shotru (2022)
Dehati Disco (2022)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
Mere Desh Ki Dharti (2022)
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist (2022)
Udd Ja Re (2022)
Search (2022)
Matsya Kaand (2021)
Boomerang (2021)
Bhavai (2021)
Babloo Bachelor (2021)
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho (2021)
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai? (2021)
Ray (2021)
Dipantar (2021)
Bicchoo Ka Khel (2020)
Closets (2020)
Laxmii (2020)
JL50 (2020)
Paatal Lok (2020)
Door Ke Darshan (2020)
Karkat Rogue (2020)
Dabangg 3 (2019)
Stand Up (2019)
Mardaani 2 (2019)
Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019)
Tindey (2019)
Dream Girl (2019)
Andarkahini: Self-exile (2019)
Batla House (2019)
Brishti Tomake Dilam (2019)
Jhootha Kahin Ka (2019)
Mona Home Delivery (2019)
Ghawre Bairey Aaj (2019)
Kissebaaz (2019)
Nakkash (2019)
India's Most Wanted (2019)
Marudhar Express (2019)
The Tashkent Files (2019)
Paharganj (2019)
Dotara (2019)
Hotel Milan (2018)
Vada Chennai (2018)
FryDay (2018)
Kishore Kumar Junior (2018)
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018)
Tuski (2018)
Race 3 (2018)
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018) (2018)
The Past (2018)
Nanu Ki Jaanu (2018)
Dharasnan (2018)
Chere Jas Na (2018)
Panchlait (2017)
Lucknow Central (2017)
Toilet: A Love Story (2017)
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi (2017)
Mirza (2017)
Hindi Medium (2017)
Begum Jaan (2017)
Hukumat Ki Aandhi (2017)
Irada (2017)
Coffee with D (2017)
Double Feluda (2016)
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
Wah Taj (2016)
Dark Chocolate (2016)
Shororipu 1 (2016)
Life Sahi Hai (2016)
Azhar (2016)
Conditions Apply (2016)
Rater RajaniGandha (2016)
Tera Mera Tedha Medha (2015)
Bangistan (2015)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Bhrashta Tara (2015)
She (2015)
TVF Pitchers (2015)
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015)
Room No. 103 (2015)
Amanush 2 (2015)
Dolly Ki Doli (2015)
Tevar (2015)
Kkoli: A Journey of Love (2014)
Pizza (2014)
Ghuri (2014)
The Xposé (2014)
Pendulum (2014)
Taan (2014)
Strings of Passion (2014)
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha (2013)
Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013)
Shuddh Desi Romance (2013)
Ghanchakkar (2013)
Ganesh Talkies (2013)
Kagojer Nouka (2013)
Megh Roddur (2013)
Special 26 (2013)
Aagun Pakhi (2012)
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012)
Astra (2012)
B.A. Pass (2012)
Teen Yaari Katha (2012)
Laptop (2012)
8:08 Er Bongaon Local (2012)
Goraay Gandogol (2012)
Chaalis Chauraasi (2012)
The Dirty Picture (2011)
Baishe Srabon (2011)
Chillar Party (2011)
Bindas Prem (2011)
Bye Bye Bangkok (2011)
No One Killed Jessica (2011)
Bondhu Eso Tumi (2010)
Ishqiya (2010)
Chha-e Chhuti (2009)
Risk (2009)
Bajimaat (2008)
Neel Rajar Deshe (2008)
Pagal Premi (2007)
Bonobhumi (2007)
Tulkalam (2007)
Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006)
Kranti (2006)
Refugee (2006)
Shikar (2006)
Ekai Eksho (2006)
Ghatak (2006)
Criminal (2005)
Sangram (2005)
Raju Uncle (2005)
Parineeta (2005)
Swapno (2005)
Manik (2005)
Badsha, The King (2004)
Gyarakal (2004)
Tyag (2004)
Aakrosh (2004)
Surya (2004)
Chased by Dreams (2004)
Bombaiyer Bombete (2003)
Patalghar (2003)
Subho Mahurat (2003)
Sangee (2003)
Champion (2003)
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke (2003)
Sathi (2002)
Annadata (2002)
House of Memories (2000)
Rhododendron
Azadi
Sarzameen
Qurbaani
Kaal Trighori
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
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GenderMale
Birthday1980-10-08 (43 years old)
Birth PlaceLudhiana, India
RelationshipsSudipta Chakraborty (2005-01-01 - 2009-01-01)
CitizenshipsIndia
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