
Rajesh Sharma
Born October 7, 1971 · 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.
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Kaal Trighori

Aryabhatt Ka Zero

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Special 26

Dabangg 3

B.A. Pass

The Dirty Picture

Laxmii

The Tashkent Files

The Xposé

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Race 3

Darlings

No One Killed Jessica

Goraay Gandogol

Toilet: A Love Story

Double Feluda

Navras Katha Collage

Parineeta

Wild Wild Punjab

Chillar Party

India's Most Wanted

Pati Patni Aur Woh

Pizza

Wah Taj

Closets

Begum Jaan

Dolly Ki Doli

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

Batla House

Bombaiyer Bombete

Bangistan

Tadka

Govind Aur Ganesh

Lucknow Central

Tera Mera Tedha Medha

Mission Raniganj

Shuddh Desi Romance

Mardaani 2

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

Nanu Ki Jaanu

Chaalis Chauraasi

Panchlait

Sathi

Chatrapathi

Tindey

Jhootha Kahin Ka

Dark Chocolate

Rhododendron

Champion

Baishe Srabon

Tevar

Ghanchakkar

Dream Girl

Maachis

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

Kishore Kumar Junior

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files

Azhar

Room No. 103

Ishqiya

The Underground Chamber

Mrs. Undercover

U-Turn

The Egyptian Mystery

Ghatak

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

Dorod

Marudhar Express

Nayan Rahasya

Taan

8:08 Er Bongaon Local

Amanush 2

FryDay

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

Laptop

Bhrashta Tara

Teen Yaari Katha

Door Ke Darshan

Mission Grey House

Swapno

Ghawre Bairey Aaj

Irada

Neel Rajar Deshe

Coffee with D

Bhavai

Shubho Muharat

Kkoli: A Journey of Love

Chere Jas Na

Megh Roddur

House of Memories

Shororipu 2: Jotugriho

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

Empty Canvas

Hotel Milan

Kissebaaz

Babloo Bachelor

Nakkash

Paharganj

Tulkalam

IRaH

Kranti

Ajmer 92

Dawshom Awbotaar

Erao Shotru

Risk

Annadata

Sangram

Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

Strings of Passion

Surya

Bondhu Eso Tumi

Refugee

Conditions Apply

The Past

Gyarakal

Chha-e Chhuti

Ghuri

Chased by Dreams

Red Oleanders Raktokarobi

The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan

Raju Uncle

Pagal Premi

Woh 3 Din

Tyag

Dipantar

Pad Gaye Pange

Astra

Bye Bye Bangkok

Manik

Dharasnan

Badsha, The King

Criminal

Bajimaat

Pendulum

Rakhe Hari Mare Ke

She

Paapi - Ek Satya Katha

Mirzaa

Andarkahini: Self-exile

Ganesh Talkies

Bangla Naache Bhangra

Aakrosh

Tuski

Shororipu 1

Tento

Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei

Aagun Pakhi

Ekai Eksho

Tauba Tera Jalwa

Kagojer Nouka

Shikar

Bonobhumi

Brishti Tomake Dilam

Sangee

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