
Rajesh Sharma
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.
Acting (162 movies)

The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023

Shororipu 1
2016

Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021

Surya
2004

Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022

Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006

Mrs. Undercover
2023

U-Turn
2023

The Dirty Picture
2011

Chatrapathi
2023

Sangee
2003

Chaalis Chauraasi
2012

Tyag
2004

Bajimaat
2008

Conditions Apply
2016

Champion
2003

Swapno
2005

8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012

Gyarakal
2004

Megh Roddur
2013

Dolly Ki Doli
2015

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023

Sangram
2005

Badsha, The King
2004

Tulkalam
2007

Manik
2005

Risk
2009

Ghanchakkar
2013

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022

Bonobhumi
2007

Aakrosh
2004

Mission Raniganj
2023

Dorod
2024

Pagal Premi
2007

Boomerang
2021

Annadata
2002

Erao Shotru
2022

Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010

Raju Uncle
2005

Darlings
2022

The Xposé
2014

Chased by Dreams
2004

Ekai Eksho
2006

Criminal
2005

Dawshom Awbotaar
2023

Bhrashta Tara
2015

Parineeta
2005

Ishqiya
2010

Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019

Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017

Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019

Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022

Room No. 103
2015

Tuski
2018

Kagojer Nouka
2013

Ajmer 92
2023

Pendulum
2014

Dharasnan
2018

Batla House
2019

Shikar
2006

Woh 3 Din
2022

Astra
2012

No One Killed Jessica
2011

Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
2024

Crew
2024

Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015

House of Memories
2000

Bangistan
2015

Bombaiyer Bombete
2003

Double Feluda
2016

IRaH
2024

Nayan Rahasya
2024

Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003

Tento
2024

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024

Strings of Passion
2014

Azhar
2016

Wild Wild Punjab
2024

Special 26
2013

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012

Begum Jaan
2017

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016

Dark Chocolate
2016

Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024

Pad Gaye Pange
2024

Tadka
2022

Teen Yaari Katha
2012

Toilet: A Love Story
2017

Lucknow Central
2017

Panchlait
2017

Coffee with D
2017

Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018

Chillar Party
2011

B.A. Pass
2012

Race 3
2018

Chere Jas Na
2018

Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014

She
2015
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