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 (190)
Bhooth Bangla
2026
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
2026
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
2026
Fauzi
2026
Peddi
2026
Haiwaan
2026
Pritam and Pedro
2026
Hunkkaar: The Roar
2026
Kaal Trighori
2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
Mission Grey House
2025
Dorod
2024
Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
2024
Crew
2024
IRaH
2024
Nayan Rahasya
2024
Tento
2024
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024
Wild Wild Punjab
2024
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
Pad Gaye Pange
2024
Navras Katha Collage
2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
Swipe Crime
2024
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023
Mrs. Undercover
2023
U-Turn
2023
Chatrapathi
2023
Save The Mothers
2023
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023
Mission Raniganj
2023
Dawshom Awbotaar
2023
Ajmer 92
2023
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022
Dehati Disco
2022
Erao Shotru
2022
Darlings
2022
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
Woh 3 Din
2022
Tadka
2022
Good Bad Girl
2022
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021
Boomerang
2021
Babloo Bachelor
2021
Dipantar
2021
Bhavai
2021
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
Matsya Kaand
2021
Ray
2021
Door Ke Darshan
2020
Laxmii
2020
Closets
2020
Karkat Rogue
2020
JL50
2020
Paatal Lok
2020
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019
Batla House
2019
Paharganj
2019
Marudhar Express
2019
The Tashkent Files
2019
India's Most Wanted
2019
Kissebaaz
2019
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
Dream Girl
2019
Mardaani 2
2019
Dabangg 3
2019
Pati Patni Aur Woh
2019
Tindey
2019
Nakkash
2019
Andarkahini: Self-exile
2019
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
Mona Home Delivery
2019
Tuski
2018
Dharasnan
2018
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018
Race 3
2018
Chere Jas Na
2018
FryDay
2018
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
Hotel Milan
2018
Kishore Kumar Junior
2018
The Past
2018
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
2018
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
Begum Jaan
2017
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
Lucknow Central
2017
Panchlait
2017
Coffee with D
2017
Irada
2017
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
Hindi Medium
2017
Mirzaa
2017
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
Shororipu 1
2016
Conditions Apply
2016
Double Feluda
2016
Azhar
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
Dark Chocolate
2016
Wah Taj
2016
Life Sahi Hai
2016
Dolly Ki Doli
2015
Bhrashta Tara
2015
Room No. 103
2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
Bangistan
2015
She
2015
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
2015
Tevar
2015
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Amanush 2
2015
TVF Pitchers
2015
The Xposé
2014
Pendulum
2014
Strings of Passion
2014
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
Ghuri
2014
Pizza
2014
Taan
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
Megh Roddur
2013
Ghanchakkar
2013
Kagojer Nouka
2013
Special 26
2013
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
Ganesh Talkies
2013
Shuddh Desi Romance
2013
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012
Astra
2012
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012
Teen Yaari Katha
2012
B.A. Pass
2012
Laptop
2012
Goraay Gandogol
2012
Aagun Pakhi
2012
Bindas Prem
2011
The Dirty Picture
2011
No One Killed Jessica
2011
Chillar Party
2011
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
Baishe Srabon
2011
Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010
Ishqiya
2010
Risk
2009
Chha-e Chhuti
2009
Bajimaat
2008
Neel Rajar Deshe
2008
Tulkalam
2007
Bonobhumi
2007
Pagal Premi
2007
Dus Din Pore
2007
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
Ekai Eksho
2006
Shikar
2006
Ghatak
2006
Refugee
2006
Kranti
2006
Swapno
2005
Sangram
2005
Manik
2005
Raju Uncle
2005
Criminal
2005
Parineeta
2005
Empty Canvas
2005
Surya
2004
Tyag
2004
Gyarakal
2004
Badsha, The King
2004
Aakrosh
2004
Chased by Dreams
2004
Sangee
2003
Champion
2003
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
The Underground Chamber
2003
Shubho Muharat
2003
Annadata
2002
Sathi
2002
House of Memories
2000
Govind Aur Ganesh
2000
Maachis
1996
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Rhododendron
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