Rajesh Sharma
Known for Acting · 185 credits
- Born
- 1971-10-07 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (12)
Paatal Lok
2020
as Gwala Gujjar
Pritam and Pedro
2026
TVF Pitchers
2015
as Gary Bhujiawala
Ray
2021
as Suresh Sharma
Matsya Kaand
2021
as Suri
Mona Home Delivery
2019
as Bhandari
JL50
2020
as CBI Investigator Gourango
Good Bad Girl
2022
as Chugh Uncle
Karkat Rogue
2020
Swipe Crime
2024
as Dr. Narayan Sharma
Life Sahi Hai
2016
as Maid agency owner
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
2018
as Inspector Khan
Movies (173)
Bhooth Bangla
2026
as Dasund Acharya
Crew
2024
as Manoj Mittal
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
as Senior Pakistani Police Officer
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
as Meera's Uncle
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022
as Chacha
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
as Keshav Banerjee
Vada Chennai
2018
as Chanchal
Darlings
2022
as Kasim Kasai
Pati Patni Aur Woh
2019
as Prem Tripathi
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
as Jagawar
Special 26
2013
as Joginder
B.A. Pass
2012
as Ashok Khanna
Race 3
2018
as Brijmohan
Mardaani 2
2019
as Amit Sharma
Dabangg 3
2019
as Minister
Dream Girl
2019
as Mauji (WJI)
The Dirty Picture
2011
as Selva Ganesh / Keedadas
Laxmii
2020
as Sachin
Hindi Medium
2017
as M.L.A.
Wild Wild Punjab
2024
as Inspector Avtar Singh
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
2026
as Satyendra Mishra
Tevar
2015
as Home Minister Mahender Singh
Parineeta
2005
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022
as Kishanlal
Tadka
2022
as Cook
Mission Raniganj
2023
as Goverdhan Roy
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024
as Benny Dayal Shukla
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
as Omprakash 'Omi' Sangwan
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
Begum Jaan
2017
as Shyam
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
as Mathur
Lucknow Central
2017
as Purushottam Madan Pandit
Shuddh Desi Romance
2013
as Mausa Ji
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Lawyer Bhatia
Azhar
2016
as M. K. Sharma
Kaal Trighori
2025
Mrs. Undercover
2023
as Chief Rangeela
Ghanchakkar
2013
as Pandit
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
as Munjal
Chillar Party
2011
as L.N Tondon
Bangistan
2015
The Tashkent Files
2019
as Omkar Kashyap
Batla House
2019
Maachis
1996
Dark Chocolate
2016
as Ram Charan
No One Killed Jessica
2011
as Inspector N. K.
Ajmer 92
2023
Baishe Srabon
2011
as Amit Kr. Srivastav
Chased by Dreams
2004
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
Dawshom Awbotaar
2023
as Amit Kr. Srivastav
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023
as Dayanand Pande
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
as Daya Shankar Pandey
Paharganj
2019
as Sub Inspector Rawat
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
Kissebaaz
2019
as D. D Shukla
U-Turn
2023
as HSP Saxena
The Xposé
2014
as Grover
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
Dolly Ki Doli
2015
as Ramesh Sherawat
Ishqiya
2010
as Kamalkant Kakkad
Irada
2017
as Jeetu Arora- Paddy's Manager
Chatrapathi
2023
as Politician
India's Most Wanted
2019
as Rajesh Singh
Door Ke Darshan
2020
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012
as Titu Mama
Ghatak
2006
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
2015
as Shani
Marudhar Express
2019
Sathi
2002
Bhavai
2021
as Bajrangi
Teen Yaari Katha
2012
as Sintu Biswas
Wah Taj
2016
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018
as Siddhi's Father
Shubho Muharat
2003
as Sunil Mehra
The Past
2018
Dehati Disco
2022
Raju Uncle
2005
Pizza
2014
Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024
as Professor Syed
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
Champion
2003
Swapno
2005
Double Feluda
2016
as Sukhwani
Nayan Rahasya
2024
as Deteknik Detective
Panchlait
2017
Tulkalam
2007
Shororipu 1
2016
as Sharma
FryDay
2018
as Ranpal
The Underground Chamber
2003
as Golam
Room No. 103
2015
Taan
2014
Bhrashta Tara
2015
Annadata
2002
as Director
Aagun Pakhi
2012
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023
as Babu Saab / Anand Gupta
Nakkash
2019
as Inspector
Coffee with D
2017
as Channel owner
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
Hotel Milan
2018
as Guptaji
Badsha, The King
2004
Mission Grey House
2025
as Yashpal Singh
Kagojer Nouka
2013
Mirzaa
2017
as Abbaji
Shikar
2006
Bajimaat
2008
Ganesh Talkies
2013
Surya
2004
Navras Katha Collage
2024
Refugee
2006
House of Memories
2000
as Rajeev Shrivastav
Kranti
2006
as Inspector Ranojay
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021
as Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police
Goraay Gandogol
2012
Amanush 2
2015
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
Manik
2005
About 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 Hin… With 185 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Rajesh Sharma has appeared in 173 films and 12 TV shows.
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- Bhooth Bangla (2026) — as Dasund Acharya
- Crew (2024) — as Manoj Mittal
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) — as Senior Pakistani Police Officer
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) — as Meera's Uncle
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) — as Chacha
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