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.
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The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
(Babu Saab / Anand Gupta)
Shororipu 1
(Sharma)
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
(Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police)
Bindas Prem
Surya
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
(Kishanlal)
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
(Munjal)
Mrs. Undercover
(Chief Rangeela)
U-Turn
(HSP Saxena)
The Dirty Picture
(Selva Ganesh / Keedadas)
Chatrapathi
(Politician)
Sangee
Chaalis Chauraasi
Save The Mothers
Tyag
Bajimaat
Conditions Apply
Champion
Swapno
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
(Shishir (Cop))
Gyarakal
Megh Roddur
Dolly Ki Doli
(Ramesh Sherawat)
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
(Dayanand Pande)
Sangram
Badsha, The King
Tulkalam
Manik
Kaal Trighori
Risk
Ghanchakkar
(Pandit)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
(Chacha)
Bonobhumi
Dehati Disco
Aakrosh
(Durga Prasad)
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Mission Raniganj
(Goverdhan Roy)
Dorod
Pagal Premi
(Subha)
Boomerang
Annadata
(Director)
Erao Shotru
Bondhu Eso Tumi
Raju Uncle
Darlings
(Kasim Kasai)
The Xposé
(Grover)
Chased by Dreams
Ekai Eksho
Criminal
Dawshom Awbotaar
(Amit Kr. Srivastav)
Bhrashta Tara
Ishqiya
Parineeta
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
Brishti Tomake Dilam
Tauba Tera Jalwa
(Professor Syed)
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
Room No. 103
Tuski
Kagojer Nouka
Ajmer 92
Pendulum
Dharasnan
Batla House
Shikar
Woh 3 Din
(Rajesh Sharma)
Astra
No One Killed Jessica
(Inspector N. K.)
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
(Sunil)
Crew
(Manoj Mittal)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
(Senior Pakistani Police Officer)
Paromitar Ek Din
(Rajeev Shrivastav)
Bangistan
Bombaiyer Bombete
Double Feluda
(Sukhwani)
IRaH
(Dhananjay)
Nayan Rahasya
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
Tento
(Kunal)
Sarzameen
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
(Benny Dayal Shukla)
Strings of Passion
(Shekhar Banerjee)
Azhar
(M. K. Sharma)
Wild Wild Punjab
(Inspector Avtar Singh)
Special 26
(Joginder)
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
(Titu Mama)
Begum Jaan
(Shyam)
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
(Keshav Banerjee)
Dark Chocolate
(Ram Charan)
Bangla Naache Bhangra
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Pad Gaye Pange
(Shastri ji)
Tadka
(Cook)
Teen Yaari Katha
(Sintu Biswas)
Toilet: A Love Story
(Mathur)
Lucknow Central
(Purushottam Madan Pandit)
Panchlait
Coffee with D
(Channel owner)
Nanu Ki Jaanu
(Siddhi's Father)
Chillar Party
(L.N Tondon)
B.A. Pass
(Khanna)
Race 3
(Brijmohan)
Chere Jas Na
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
She
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
(Shani)
FryDay
(Ranpal)
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
(Lawyer Bhatia)
Hotel Milan
(Guptaji)
Kishore Kumar Junior
(Firoz)
Patalghar
(Golam)
Paharganj
(Sub Inspector Rawat)
Tevar
(Home Minister Mahender Singh)
Ganesh Talkies
Marudhar Express
The Tashkent Files
(Omkar Kashyap)
India's Most Wanted
(Rajesh Singh)
Kissebaaz
(D. D Shukla)
Ghatak
Refugee
Jhootha Kahin Ka
Vada Chennai
(Chanchal)
Dream Girl
(Mauji (WJI))
Shuddh Desi Romance
(Mausa Ji)
Irada
(Jeetu Arora- Paddy's Manager)
Sathi
Mardaani 2
(Amit Sharma)
The Past
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
(Omprakash 'Omi' Sangwan)
Dabangg 3
(Minister)
The Egyptian Mystery
Amanush 2
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
Pati Patni Aur Woh
(Prem Tripathi)
Door Ke Darshan
Babloo Bachelor
(Babloo's Father)
Wah Taj
Stand Up
Tindey
(Kranti)
Kranti
(Inspector Ranojay)
Neel Rajar Deshe
Ghuri
Laptop
Goraay Gandogol
Rhododendron
Bye Bye Bangkok
Nakkash
(Inspector)
Subho Mahurat
(Sunil Mehra)
Laxmii
(Sachin)
Andarkahini: Self-exile
(Rajesh)
Aagun Pakhi
Hindi Medium
(M.L.A.)
Mirzaa
(Abbaji)
Dipantar
Pizza
Bhavai
(Bajrangi)
Chha-e Chhuti
Baishe Srabon
(Amit Kr. Srivastav)
Taan
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
Navras Katha Collage
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
(Meera's Uncle)
Matsya Kaand
(Suri)
Good Bad Girl
(Chugh Uncle)
Ray
(Suresh Sharma)
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
(Inspector Khan)
TVF Pitchers
(Gary Bhujiawala)
Life Sahi Hai
(Maid agency owner)
Karkat Rogue
Mona Home Delivery
(Bhandari)
JL50
(CBI Investigator Gourango)
Paatal Lok
(Gwala Gujjar)
Swipe Crime