Rajesh Sharma
Born
October 7, 1971 (53 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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.
Known For
Badass Ravi Kumar
Jagawar
2025
Dorod
2024
Mission Raniganj
Goverdhan Roy
2023
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
Dayanand Pande
2023
Chatrapathi
Politician
2023
U-Turn
HSP Saxena
2023
Mrs. Undercover
Chief Rangeela
2023
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
Babu Saab / Anand Gupta
2023
Save The Mothers
2023
Darlings
Kasim Kasai
2022
Erao Shotru
2022
Dehati Disco
2022
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Chacha
2022
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Kishanlal
2022
Boomerang
2021
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police
2021
Shororipu 1
Sharma
2016
Conditions Apply
2016
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
Dolly Ki Doli
Ramesh Sherawat
2015
Ghanchakkar
Pandit
2013
Megh Roddur
2013
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
Shishir (Cop)
2012
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
The Dirty Picture
Selva Ganesh / Keedadas
2011
Bindas Prem
2011
Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010
Risk
2009
Bajimaat
2008
Pagal Premi
Sibu
2007
Bonobhumi
2007
Tulkalam
2007
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Munjal
2006
Sangram
2005
Raju Uncle
2005
Swapno
2005
Manik
2005
Badsha, The King
2004
Gyarakal
2004
Tyag
2004
Aakrosh
Durga Prasad
2004
Surya
2004
Sangee
2003
Champion
2003
Kaal Trighori
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Sarzameen
2025
Mission Grey House
Yashpal Singh
2025
Swipe Crime
Dr. Narayan Sharma · (8 episodes)
2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Meera's Uncle
2024
Navras Katha Collage
2024
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
Pad Gaye Pange
Shastri ji
2024
Wild Wild Punjab
Inspector Avtar Singh
2024
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Benny Dayal Shukla
2024
Nayan Rahasya
Deteknik Detective
2024
Tento
Kunal
2024
IRaH
Dhananjay
2024
Crew
Manoj Mittal
2024
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
Sunil
2024
Tauba Tera Jalwa
Professor Syed
2024
Dawshom Awbotaar
Amit Kr. Srivastav
2023
Ajmer 92
2023
Tadka
Cook
2022
Good Bad Girl
Chugh Uncle · (9 episodes)
2022
Woh 3 Din
Rajesh Sharma
2022
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
Matsya Kaand
Suri · (11 episodes)
2021
Babloo Bachelor
Babloo's Father
2021
Bhavai
Bajrangi
2021
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
Ray
Suresh Sharma · (4 episodes)
2021
Dipantar
2021
Laxmii
Sachin
2020
JL50
CBI Investigator Gourango · (4 episodes)
2020
Paatal Lok
Gwala Gujjar · (9 episodes)
2020
Door Ke Darshan
2020
Karkat Rogue
(8 episodes)
2020
Dabangg 3
Minister
2019
Stand Up
2019
Mardaani 2
Amit Sharma
2019
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Prem Tripathi
2019
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
Tindey
Kranti
2019
Dream Girl
Mauji (WJI)
2019
Andarkahini: Self-exile
Rajesh
2019
Batla House
2019
Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
Mona Home Delivery
Bhandari · (8 episodes)
2019
Kissebaaz
D. D Shukla
2019
Nakkash
Inspector
2019
India's Most Wanted
Rajesh Singh
2019
Paharganj
Sub Inspector Rawat
2019
Marudhar Express
2019
The Tashkent Files
Omkar Kashyap
2019
Hotel Milan
Guptaji
2018
Vada Chennai
Chanchal
2018
FryDay
Ranpal
2018
Kishore Kumar Junior
Firoz
2018
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Lawyer Bhatia
2018
Tuski
2018
Race 3
Brijmohan
2018
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
Inspector Khan · (1 episode)
2018
The Past
2018
Nanu Ki Jaanu
Siddhi's Father
2018
Dharasnan
2018
Chere Jas Na
2018
Panchlait
2017
Lucknow Central
Purushottam Madan Pandit
2017
Toilet: A Love Story
Mathur
2017
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
Mirzaa
Abbaji
2017
Hindi Medium
M.L.A.
2017
Begum Jaan
Shyam
2017
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
Irada
Jeetu Arora- Paddy's Manager
2017
Coffee with D
Channel owner
2017
Double Feluda
Sukhwani
2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Keshav Banerjee
2016
Wah Taj
2016
Dark Chocolate
Ram Charan
2016
Life Sahi Hai
Maid agency owner · (10 episodes)
2016
Azhar
M. K. Sharma
2016
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
Shani
2015
Bangistan
2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Senior Pakistani Police Officer
2015
Bhrashta Tara
2015
TVF Pitchers
Gary Bhujiawala · (5 episodes)
2015
She
2015
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Omprakash 'Omi' Sangwan
2015
Room No. 103
2015
Amanush 2
2015
Tevar
Home Minister Mahender Singh
2015
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
Pizza
2014
Ghuri
2014
The Xposé
Grover
2014
Pendulum
2014
Taan
2014
Strings of Passion
Shekhar Banerjee
2014
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
Shuddh Desi Romance
Mausa Ji
2013
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
Ganesh Talkies
2013
Kagojer Nouka
2013
Special 26
Joginder
2013
Aagun Pakhi
2012
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Titu Mama
2012
Astra
2012
B.A. Pass
Khanna
2012
Teen Yaari Katha
Sintu Biswas
2012
Laptop
2012
Goraay Gandogol
2012
Baishe Srabon
Amit Kr. Srivastav
2011
Chillar Party
L.N Tondon
2011
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
No One Killed Jessica
Inspector N. K.
2011
Ishqiya
Kamalkant Kakkad
2010
Neel Rajar Deshe
2008
Kranti
Inspector Ranojay
2006
Rhododendron
Chha-e Chhuti
2009
Refugee
2006
Shikar
2006
Ekai Eksho
2006
Ghatak
2006
Criminal
2005
Parineeta
2005
Chased by Dreams
2004
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
Patalghar
Golam
2003
Subho Mahurat
Sunil Mehra
2003
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
Sathi
2002
Annadata
Director
2002
Paromitar Ek Din
Rajeev Shrivastav
2000
Maachis
1996
Pritam Pedro
(1 episode)