Rajesh Sharma
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.
184 acting credits
Acting · 184
Bhooth Bangla
2026
Paatal Lok
2020
Pritam and Pedro
2026
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
TVF Pitchers
2015
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
Ray
2021
Vada Chennai
2018
Crew
2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022
Pati Patni Aur Woh
2019
Matsya Kaand
2021
Good Bad Girl
2022
Darlings
2022
Laxmii
2020
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
B.A. Pass
2012
Mona Home Delivery
2019
Mardaani 2
2019
Dream Girl
2019
Special 26
2013
Dabangg 3
2019
Race 3
2018
Life Sahi Hai
2016
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
2026
JL50
2020
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
Hindi Medium
2017
Tevar
2015
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024
Swipe Crime
2024
Chillar Party
2011
Wild Wild Punjab
2024
Begum Jaan
2017
The Dirty Picture
2011
Kaal Trighori
2025
Karkat Rogue
2020
Parineeta
2005
Ghanchakkar
2013
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
Mission Raniganj
2023
Chatrapathi
2023
Baishe Srabon
2011
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Lucknow Central
2017
Azhar
2016
The Tashkent Files
2019
Shuddh Desi Romance
2013
Tadka
2022
Mrs. Undercover
2023
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
The Xposé
2014
India's Most Wanted
2019
Batla House
2019
No One Killed Jessica
2011
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012
Dawshom Awbotaar
2023
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
2018
Bangistan
2015
Ajmer 92
2023
Room No. 103
2015
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022
Maachis
1996
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
Dolly Ki Doli
2015
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018
FryDay
2018
Bhavai
2021
The Underground Chamber
2003
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
The Past
2018
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
Sathi
2002
Dehati Disco
2022
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
Double Feluda
2016
Door Ke Darshan
2020
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
U-Turn
2023
Pizza
2014
Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024
Laptop
2012
Wah Taj
2016
Taan
2014
Shubho Muharat
2003
Kissebaaz
2019
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
Paharganj
2019
Badsha, The King
2004
Dark Chocolate
2016
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021
Ishqiya
2010
Irada
2017
Kagojer Nouka
2013
Raju Uncle
2005
Dorod
2024
Nayan Rahasya
2024
Tindey
2019
Surya
2004
Aagun Pakhi
2012
Tyag
2004
Babloo Bachelor
2021
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012
Swapno
2005
Hotel Milan
2018
Coffee with D
2017
Sangram
2005
Refugee
2006
Pendulum
2014
Criminal
2005
Amanush 2
2015
Gyarakal
2004
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
IRaH
2024
Aakrosh
2004
Sangee
2003
Pagal Premi
2007
Ghatak
2006
Bonobhumi
2007
Dharasnan
2018
Chased by Dreams
2004
House of Memories
2000
Ekai Eksho
2006
Empty Canvas
2005
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
Nakkash
2019
Shikar
2006
Strings of Passion
2014
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
Champion
2003
Ganesh Talkies
2013
Tulkalam
2007
Pad Gaye Pange
2024
Bhrashta Tara
2015
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
Mission Grey House
2025
Panchlait
2017
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
Marudhar Express
2019
Navras Katha Collage
2024
Tuski
2018
Woh 3 Din
2022
Conditions Apply
2016
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
Govind Aur Ganesh
2000
Shororipu 1
2016
Teen Yaari Katha
2012
She
2015
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
Megh Roddur
2013
Annadata
2002
Chha-e Chhuti
2009
Astra
2012
Ghuri
2014
Risk
2009
Bajimaat
2008
Mirzaa
2017
Boomerang
2021
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
Kranti
2006
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
2015
Tento
2024
Kishore Kumar Junior
2018
Manik
2005
Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
Chere Jas Na
2018
Andarkahini: Self-exile
2019
Bindas Prem
2011
Goraay Gandogol
2012
Rhododendron
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Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
2024
Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010
Erao Shotru
2022
Dipantar
2021
Neel Rajar Deshe
2008
Save The Mothers
2023
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
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