Acting
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.
Filmography
Fauzi
Film · 2027
Bhooth Bangla
Film · 2026
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
Film · 2026
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
Film · 2026
Peddi
Film · 2026
Haiwaan
Film · 2026
Pritam and Pedro
Series · 2026
Hunkkaar: The Roar
Series · 2026
Kaal Trighori
Film · 2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
Film · 2025
Mission Grey House
Film · 2025
Dorod
Film · 2024
Tauba Tera Jalwa
Film · 2024
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
Film · 2024
Crew
Film · 2024
IRaH
Film · 2024
Nayan Rahasya
Film · 2024
Tento
Film · 2024
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Film · 2024
Wild Wild Punjab
Film · 2024
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
Film · 2024
Pad Gaye Pange
Film · 2024
Navras Katha Collage
Film · 2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
Film · 2024
Swipe Crime
Series · 2024
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
Film · 2023
Mrs. Undercover
Film · 2023
U-Turn
Film · 2023
Chatrapathi
Film · 2023
Save The Mothers
Film · 2023
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
Film · 2023
Mission Raniganj
Film · 2023
Dawshom Awbotaar
Film · 2023
Ajmer 92
Film · 2023
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Film · 2022
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Film · 2022
Dehati Disco
Film · 2022
Erao Shotru
Film · 2022
Darlings
Film · 2022
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
Film · 2022
Woh 3 Din
Film · 2022
Tadka
Film · 2022
Good Bad Girl
Series · 2022
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
Film · 2021
Boomerang
Film · 2021
Babloo Bachelor
Film · 2021
Dipantar
Film · 2021
Bhavai
Film · 2021
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
Film · 2021
Matsya Kaand
Series · 2021
Ray
Series · 2021
Door Ke Darshan
Film · 2020
Laxmii
Film · 2020
Closets
Film · 2020
Karkat Rogue
Series · 2020
JL50
Series · 2020
Paatal Lok
Series · 2020
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Film · 2019
Brishti Tomake Dilam
Film · 2019
Batla House
Film · 2019
Paharganj
Film · 2019
Marudhar Express
Film · 2019
The Tashkent Files
Film · 2019
India's Most Wanted
Film · 2019
Kissebaaz
Film · 2019
Jhootha Kahin Ka
Film · 2019
Dream Girl
Film · 2019
Mardaani 2
Film · 2019
Dabangg 3
Film · 2019
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Film · 2019
Tindey
Film · 2019
Nakkash
Film · 2019
Andarkahini: Self-exile
Film · 2019
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
Film · 2019
Mona Home Delivery
Series · 2019
Tuski
Film · 2018
Dharasnan
Film · 2018
Nanu Ki Jaanu
Film · 2018
Race 3
Film · 2018
Chere Jas Na
Film · 2018
FryDay
Film · 2018
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
Film · 2018
Hotel Milan
Film · 2018
Kishore Kumar Junior
Film · 2018
The Past
Film · 2018
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
Series · 2018
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
Film · 2017
Begum Jaan
Film · 2017
Toilet: A Love Story
Film · 2017
Lucknow Central
Film · 2017
Panchlait
Film · 2017
Coffee with D
Film · 2017
Irada
Film · 2017
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
Film · 2017
Hindi Medium
Film · 2017
Mirzaa
Film · 2017
Rater RajaniGandha
Film · 2016
Shororipu 1
Film · 2016
Conditions Apply
Film · 2016
Double Feluda
Film · 2016
Azhar
Film · 2016
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
Film · 2016
Dark Chocolate
Film · 2016
Wah Taj
Film · 2016
Life Sahi Hai
Series · 2016
Dolly Ki Doli
Film · 2015
Bhrashta Tara
Film · 2015
Room No. 103
Film · 2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Film · 2015
Bangistan
Film · 2015
She
Film · 2015
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
Film · 2015
Tevar
Film · 2015
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Film · 2015
Amanush 2
Film · 2015
TVF Pitchers
Series · 2015
The Xposé
Film · 2014
Pendulum
Film · 2014
Strings of Passion
Film · 2014
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
Film · 2014
Ghuri
Film · 2014
Pizza
Film · 2014
Taan
Film · 2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
Film · 2014
Megh Roddur
Film · 2013
Ghanchakkar
Film · 2013
Kagojer Nouka
Film · 2013
Special 26
Film · 2013
Bangla Naache Bhangra
Film · 2013
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
Film · 2013
Ganesh Talkies
Film · 2013
Shuddh Desi Romance
Film · 2013
The Egyptian Mystery
Film · 2013
Chaalis Chauraasi
Film · 2012
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
Film · 2012
Astra
Film · 2012
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
Film · 2012
Teen Yaari Katha
Film · 2012
B.A. Pass
Film · 2012
Laptop
Film · 2012
Goraay Gandogol
Film · 2012
Aagun Pakhi
Film · 2012
Bindas Prem
Film · 2011
The Dirty Picture
Film · 2011
No One Killed Jessica
Film · 2011
Chillar Party
Film · 2011
Bye Bye Bangkok
Film · 2011
Baishe Srabon
Film · 2011
Bondhu Eso Tumi
Film · 2010
Ishqiya
Film · 2010
Risk
Film · 2009
Chha-e Chhuti
Film · 2009
Bajimaat
Film · 2008
Neel Rajar Deshe
Film · 2008
Tulkalam
Film · 2007
Bonobhumi
Film · 2007
Pagal Premi
Film · 2007
Dus Din Pore
Film · 2007
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
Film · 2006
Ekai Eksho
Film · 2006
Shikar
Film · 2006
Refugee
Film · 2006
Ghatak
Film · 2006
Kranti
Film · 2006
Swapno
Film · 2005
Sangram
Film · 2005
Manik
Film · 2005
Raju Uncle
Film · 2005
Criminal
Film · 2005
Parineeta
Film · 2005
Empty Canvas
Film · 2005
Surya
Film · 2004
Tyag
Film · 2004
Gyarakal
Film · 2004
Badsha, The King
Film · 2004
Aakrosh
Film · 2004
Chased by Dreams
Film · 2004
Sangee
Film · 2003
Champion
Film · 2003
Bombaiyer Bombete
Film · 2003
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
Film · 2003
The Underground Chamber
Film · 2003
Shubho Muharat
Film · 2003
Annadata
Film · 2002
Sathi
Film · 2002
House of Memories
Film · 2000
Govind Aur Ganesh
Film · 2000
Maachis
Film · 1996
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Film
Rhododendron
Film
Kuku Ki Kundli
Film