Rajesh Sharma
Acting
- Born:
- 1971-10-07
- Place of birth:
- Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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.
Known For
Filmography
Fauzi
Hunkkaar: The Roar
Haiwaan
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
Pritam and Pedro
Peddi
Bhooth Bangla
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
Kaal Trighori
Badass Ravi Kumar
Mission Grey House
Swipe Crime
Dorod
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Navras Katha Collage
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Pad Gaye Pange
Wild Wild Punjab
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Nayan Rahasya
Tento
IRaH
Crew
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
Tauba Tera Jalwa
Dawshom Awbotaar
Mission Raniganj
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
Ajmer 92
Chatrapathi
U-Turn
Mrs. Undercover
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
Save The Mothers
Tadka
Good Bad Girl
Woh 3 Din
Darlings
Erao Shotru
Dehati Disco
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
Matsya Kaand
Boomerang
Babloo Bachelor
Bhavai
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
Ray
Dipantar
Closets
Laxmii
JL50
Paatal Lok
Door Ke Darshan
Karkat Rogue
Dabangg 3
Mardaani 2
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
Tindey
Dream Girl
Andarkahini: Self-exile
Batla House
Brishti Tomake Dilam
Jhootha Kahin Ka
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Mona Home Delivery
Kissebaaz
Nakkash
India's Most Wanted
Paharganj
Marudhar Express
The Tashkent Files
Hotel Milan
FryDay
Kishore Kumar Junior
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Tuski
Race 3
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
The Past
Nanu Ki Jaanu
Dharasnan
Chere Jas Na
Panchlait
Lucknow Central
Toilet: A Love Story
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
Mirzaa
Hindi Medium
Begum Jaan
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
Irada
Coffee with D
Double Feluda
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Wah Taj
Dark Chocolate
Shororipu 1
Life Sahi Hai
Azhar
Conditions Apply
Rater RajaniGandha
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
Bangistan
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Bhrashta Tara
TVF Pitchers
She
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Room No. 103
Amanush 2
Dolly Ki Doli
Tevar
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
Pizza
Ghuri
The Xposé
Pendulum
Taan
Strings of Passion
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
The Egyptian Mystery
Shuddh Desi Romance
Bangla Naache Bhangra
Ghanchakkar
Ganesh Talkies
Kagojer Nouka
Megh Roddur
Special 26
Aagun Pakhi
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Astra
B.A. Pass
Teen Yaari Katha
Laptop
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
Goraay Gandogol
Chaalis Chauraasi
The Dirty Picture
Baishe Srabon
Chillar Party
Bindas Prem
Bye Bye Bangkok
No One Killed Jessica
Bondhu Eso Tumi
Ishqiya
Chha-e Chhuti
Risk
Bajimaat
Neel Rajar Deshe
Pagal Premi
Bonobhumi
Dus Din Pore
Tulkalam
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Kranti
Refugee
Shikar
Ekai Eksho
Ghatak
Criminal
Sangram
Raju Uncle
Parineeta
Swapno
Manik
Empty Canvas
Badsha, The King
Gyarakal
Tyag
Aakrosh
Surya
Chased by Dreams
Bombaiyer Bombete
Shubho Muharat
Sangee
Champion
The Underground Chamber
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
Sathi
Annadata
Govind Aur Ganesh
House of Memories
Maachis
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Rhododendron
Kuku Ki Kundli