Rajesh Sharma

Acting · 1.0 popularity

Age

Movies

176

Born: October 7, 1971
From: 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.

Works

176 films

Peddi

20265.9

Bhooth Bangla

20265.5

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

20157.8

Aryabhatt Ka Zero

2026

Crew

20246.7

Fauzi

2026

Taan

2014

Kishore Kumar Junior

20186.5

Risk

2009

Double Feluda

20168.0

Marudhar Express

20193.0

Sathi

20027.1

Champion

20035.0

Hindi Medium

20177.4

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

2026

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

20226.2

Ghatak

200610.0

B.A. Pass

20125.5

Toilet: A Love Story

20176.8

Govind Aur Ganesh

20007.0

Goraay Gandogol

2012

Jhootha Kahin Ka

20194.7

Dabangg 3

20194.8

Kaal Trighori

2025

Begum Jaan

20175.7

The Dirty Picture

20116.1

Mardaani 2

20197.0

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

20167.3

Special 26

20137.3

Badass Ravi Kumar

20254.8

Laxmii

20204.4

Lucknow Central

20176.3

Bombaiyer Bombete

20037.5

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

20245.4

Race 3

20183.6

Batla House

20196.8

Bhrashta Tara

2015

Darlings

20226.9

Parineeta

20056.5

Chillar Party

20116.9

Tindey

20194.3

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

20156.9

Wah Taj

20168.5

Baishe Srabon

20117.3

Tadka

20226.6

Room No. 103

20153.0

Pati Patni Aur Woh

20196.0

Mission Raniganj

20236.5

Wild Wild Punjab

20246.4

Pizza

20144.9

Bangistan

20155.7

Chatrapathi

20235.0

Panchlait

2017

Tera Mera Tedha Medha

2015

Tevar

20154.9

India's Most Wanted

20195.2

Rhododendron

2026

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

20067.3

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

20245.9

Maachis

19967.5

The Xposé

20144.5

Ishqiya

20106.5

Shuddh Desi Romance

20135.8

No One Killed Jessica

20116.8

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

20183.6

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

20227.1

Irada

20176.9

The Tashkent Files

20197.3

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

20126.3

Dream Girl

20196.3

Azhar

20165.6

Erao Shotru

2022

Dark Chocolate

20164.8

Chere Jas Na

2018

Neel Rajar Deshe

2008

Annadata

2002

Closets

2020

Dipantar

2021

Pagal Premi

2007

Ghawre Bairey Aaj

20196.3

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files

20235.3

Dawshom Awbotaar

20236.5

Dolly Ki Doli

20155.2

Ganesh Talkies

2013

FryDay

20186.0

Kissebaaz

20193.5

Shubho Muharat

20037.0

The Underground Chamber

20038.0

Ghanchakkar

20135.0

Chaalis Chauraasi

20126.0

Ajmer 92

2023

Door Ke Darshan

20205.1

Nanu Ki Jaanu

20185.4

Bhavai

2021

Teen Yaari Katha

20125.0

Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

20216.0

U-Turn

20235.3

Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei

2019

Tento

2024

Navras Katha Collage

2024

The Egyptian Mystery

20135.9

Shororipu 2: Jotugriho

20217.0

Red Oleanders Raktokarobi

20176.2

Paharganj

20197.0

Bajimaat

2008

Laptop

20127.0

Nayan Rahasya

2024

The Past

20181.7

Dorod

20245.5

Hotel Milan

20182.0

The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan

20233.5

Mission Grey House

2025

Kranti

20066.5

House of Memories

20004.7

Ghuri

2014

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

20145.0

Mrs. Undercover

20235.3

Tulkalam

20078.0

Manik

20059.0

Woh 3 Din

2022

Babloo Bachelor

20216.0

Sangram

2005

Rakhe Hari Mare Ke

2003

Amanush 2

20155.0

Aagun Pakhi

2012

Dharasnan

2018

Andarkahini: Self-exile

2019

Bye Bye Bangkok

20115.5

Brishti Tomake Dilam

20199.0

Badsha, The King

20044.5

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

20172.5

Pendulum

2014

Refugee

2006

Nakkash

2019

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

20242.0

Sonar Kellar Sandhane

2026

Rater RajaniGandha

201610.0

Megh Roddur

2013

Ekai Eksho

2006

Strings of Passion

2014

Tauba Tera Jalwa

2024

Pad Gaye Pange

202410.0

Shikar

2006

Swapno

2005

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

202210.0

Astra

2012

Sangee

2003

Coffee with D

20175.0

8:08 Er Bongaon Local

2012

Conditions Apply

2016

Tyag

2004

Kkoli: A Journey of Love

2014

Aakrosh

2004

Raju Uncle

2005

Chha-e Chhuti

2009

Empty Canvas

20059.5

She

2015

Dus Din Pore

2007

Tuski

2018

Paapi - Ek Satya Katha

2013

Chased by Dreams

20047.0

Dehati Disco

20227.0

Bangla Naache Bhangra

2013

Gyarakal

2004

Save The Mothers

2023

Bondhu Eso Tumi

2010

Criminal

2005

Surya

2004

Shororipu 1

20164.0

IRaH

2024

Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

2024

Kagojer Nouka

2013

Mirzaa

2017

Bonobhumi

2007

Bindas Prem

2011

Boomerang

2021