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

Aryabhatt Ka Zero

2026

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

20157.8

Crew

20246.7

Fauzi

2026

Taan

2014

Special 26

20137.3

Risk

2009

Goraay Gandogol

2012

Sathi

20027.1

Kishore Kumar Junior

20186.5

Marudhar Express

20193.0

Hindi Medium

20177.4

Govind Aur Ganesh

20007.0

Ghatak

200610.0

Double Feluda

20168.0

Champion

20035.0

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

2026

Darlings

20226.9

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

20226.2

The Dirty Picture

20116.1

Kaal Trighori

2025

Badass Ravi Kumar

20254.8

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

20167.3

Parineeta

20056.5

Jhootha Kahin Ka

20194.7

Baishe Srabon

20117.3

B.A. Pass

20125.5

Batla House

20196.8

Mardaani 2

20197.0

Room No. 103

20153.0

Pati Patni Aur Woh

20196.0

Laxmii

20204.4

Bhrashta Tara

2015

Lucknow Central

20176.3

Dream Girl

20196.3

Dabangg 3

20194.8

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

20245.4

Wild Wild Punjab

20246.4

Race 3

20183.6

Toilet: A Love Story

20176.8

Tadka

20226.6

India's Most Wanted

20195.1

Bombaiyer Bombete

20037.5

Chillar Party

20116.9

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

20156.8

Wah Taj

20168.5

Closets

2020

Begum Jaan

20175.7

Panchlait

2017

Rhododendron

2026

Mission Raniganj

20236.5

Tindey

20194.3

Tevar

20154.9

Bangistan

20155.7

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

20067.3

The Xposé

20144.5

Erao Shotru

2022

Tera Mera Tedha Medha

2015

No One Killed Jessica

20116.8

Chatrapathi

20235.0

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

20245.9

Ishqiya

20106.5

Maachis

19967.5

The Tashkent Files

20197.3

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

20183.6

Pizza

20144.9

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

20126.3

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files

20235.3

The Underground Chamber

20038.0

Shuddh Desi Romance

20135.8

Dark Chocolate

20164.8

Azhar

20165.6

Navras Katha Collage

2024

Ganesh Talkies

2013

Neel Rajar Deshe

2008

U-Turn

20235.3

Kissebaaz

20193.5

Door Ke Darshan

20205.1

Chere Jas Na

2018

Shubho Muharat

20037.0

Dorod

20245.5

Ghawre Bairey Aaj

20196.3

Dipantar

2021

Bhavai

2021

Chased by Dreams

20047.0

Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

20216.0

Mrs. Undercover

20235.3

Ghanchakkar

20135.0

Dawshom Awbotaar

20236.5

Annadata

2002

Irada

20176.9

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

20227.1

Ajmer 92

2023

Dolly Ki Doli

20155.2

House of Memories

20004.7

Kranti

20066.5

Chaalis Chauraasi

20126.0

Teen Yaari Katha

20125.0

Pagal Premi

2007

Ghuri

2014

Aagun Pakhi

2012

Nanu Ki Jaanu

20185.4

Tulkalam

20078.0

Tento

2024

Bajimaat

2008

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

20145.0

Coffee with D

20175.0

8:08 Er Bongaon Local

2012

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

20242.0

FryDay

20186.0

The Egyptian Mystery

20135.9

Amanush 2

20155.0

Red Oleanders Raktokarobi

20176.2

The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan

20233.5

Woh 3 Din

2022

Nayan Rahasya

2024

Rakhe Hari Mare Ke

2003

Paharganj

20197.0

Shororipu 2: Jotugriho

20217.0

Tyag

2004

Raju Uncle

2005

Gyarakal

2004

Babloo Bachelor

20216.0

The Past

20181.7

Andarkahini: Self-exile

2019

Sangram

2005

Swapno

2005

She

2015

Nakkash

2019

Brishti Tomake Dilam

20199.0

Laptop

20127.0

Tuski

2018

Mission Grey House

2025

Badsha, The King

20044.5

Save The Mothers

2023

Strings of Passion

2014

Rater RajaniGandha

201610.0

Refugee

2006

Pendulum

2014

Bondhu Eso Tumi

2010

Chha-e Chhuti

2009

Shororipu 1

20164.0

Dharasnan

2018

Pad Gaye Pange

202410.0

Manik

20059.0

Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei

2019

Kkoli: A Journey of Love

2014

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

20172.5

Hotel Milan

20182.0

Megh Roddur

2013

Bye Bye Bangkok

20115.5

Dus Din Pore

2007

Sonar Kellar Sandhane

2026

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

202210.0

Dehati Disco

20227.0

Aakrosh

2004

Sangee

2003

IRaH

2024

Ekai Eksho

2006

Criminal

2005

Kagojer Nouka

2013

Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

2024

Tauba Tera Jalwa

2024

Conditions Apply

2016

Shikar

2006

Astra

2012

Paapi - Ek Satya Katha

2013

Boomerang

2021

Empty Canvas

20059.5

Surya

2004

Mirzaa

2017

Bonobhumi

2007

Bangla Naache Bhangra

2013

Bindas Prem

2011