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.
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Movies (180)
Fauzi
2027
Jailer 2
2026 · Vikram Deshpande
Haiwaan
2026 · SP Rohit Vardhan
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
2026
Peddi
2026 · Satya Prakash Mishra
Bhooth Bangla
2026 · Dasund Acharya
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
2026 · Satyendra Mishra
Kaal Trighori
2025
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025 · Jagawar
Mission Grey House
2025 · Yashpal Singh
Dorod
2024
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024 · Meera's Uncle
Navras Katha Collage
2024
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
Pad Gaye Pange
2024 · Shastri ji
Wild Wild Punjab
2024 · Inspector Avtar Singh
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024 · Benny Dayal Shukla
Nayan Rahasya
2024 · Deteknik Detective
Tento
2024 · Kunal
IRaH
2024 · Dhananjay
Crew
2024 · Manoj Mittal
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
2024 · Sunil
Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024 · Professor Syed
Dawshom Awbotaar
2023 · Amit Kr. Srivastav
Mission Raniganj
2023 · Goverdhan Roy
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023 · Dayanand Pande
Ajmer 92
2023
Chatrapathi
2023 · Politician
U-Turn
2023 · HSP Saxena
Mrs. Undercover
2023 · Chief Rangeela
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023 · Babu Saab / Anand Gupta
Save The Mothers
2023
Tadka
2022 · Cook
Woh 3 Din
2022 · Rajesh Sharma
Darlings
2022 · Kasim Kasai
Erao Shotru
2022
Dehati Disco
2022
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022 · Chacha
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022 · Kishanlal
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
Boomerang
2021
Babloo Bachelor
2021 · Babloo's Father
Bhavai
2021 · Bajrangi
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021 · Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
Dipantar
2021
Closets
2020
Laxmii
2020 · Sachin
Door Ke Darshan
2020
Dabangg 3
2019 · Minister
Mardaani 2
2019 · Amit Sharma
Pati Patni Aur Woh
2019 · Prem Tripathi
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
Tindey
2019 · Kranti
Dream Girl
2019 · Mauji (WJI)
Andarkahini: Self-exile
2019 · Rajesh
Batla House
2019
Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
Kissebaaz
2019 · D. D Shukla
Nakkash
2019 · Inspector
India's Most Wanted
2019 · Rajesh Singh
Paharganj
2019 · Sub Inspector Rawat
Marudhar Express
2019
The Tashkent Files
2019 · Omkar Kashyap
Hotel Milan
2018 · Guptaji
FryDay
2018 · Ranpal
Kishore Kumar Junior
2018 · Firoz
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018 · Lawyer Bhatia
Tuski
2018
Race 3
2018 · Brijmohan
The Past
2018
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018 · Siddhi's Father
Dharasnan
2018
Chere Jas Na
2018
Panchlait
2017
Lucknow Central
2017 · Purushottam Madan Pandit
Toilet: A Love Story
2017 · Mathur
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
Mirzaa
2017 · Abbaji
Hindi Medium
2017 · M.L.A.
Begum Jaan
2017 · Shyam
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
Irada
2017 · Jeetu Arora- Paddy's Manager
Coffee with D
2017 · Channel owner
Double Feluda
2016 · Sukhwani
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016 · Keshav Banerjee
Wah Taj
2016
Dark Chocolate
2016 · Ram Charan
Shororipu 1
2016 · Sharma
Azhar
2016 · M. K. Sharma
Conditions Apply
2016
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
2015 · Shani
Bangistan
2015
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015 · Senior Pakistani Police Officer
Bhrashta Tara
2015
She
2015
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015 · Omprakash 'Omi' Sangwan
Room No. 103
2015
Amanush 2
2015 · Inspector Tarafdar
Dolly Ki Doli
2015 · Ramesh Sherawat
Tevar
2015 · Home Minister Mahender Singh
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014 · Daya Shankar Pandey
Pizza
2014
Ghuri
2014
The Xposé
2014 · Grover
Pendulum
2014
Taan
2014
Strings of Passion
2014 · Shekhar Banerjee
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
Shuddh Desi Romance
2013 · Mausa Ji
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
Ghanchakkar
2013 · Pandit
Ganesh Talkies
2013
Kagojer Nouka
2013
Megh Roddur
2013
Special 26
2013 · Joginder
Aagun Pakhi
2012
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012 · Titu Mama
Astra
2012
B.A. Pass
2012 · Ashok Khanna
Teen Yaari Katha
2012 · Sintu Biswas
Laptop
2012 · Rakesh
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012 · Shishir (Cop)
Goraay Gandogol
2012
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
The Dirty Picture
2011 · Selva Ganesh / Keedadas
Baishe Srabon
2011 · Amit Kr. Srivastav
Chillar Party
2011 · L.N Tondon
Bindas Prem
2011
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
No One Killed Jessica
2011 · Inspector N. K.
Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010
Ishqiya
2010 · Kamalkant Kakkad
Chha-e Chhuti
2009
Risk
2009
Bajimaat
2008
Neel Rajar Deshe
2008
Pagal Premi
2007 · Sibu
Bonobhumi
2007
Dus Din Pore
2007 · Deva
Tulkalam
2007
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006 · Munjal
Kranti
2006 · Inspector Ranojay
Refugee
2006
Shikar
2006
Ekai Eksho
2006
Ghatak
2006
Criminal
2005
Sangram
2005
Raju Uncle
2005
Parineeta
2005
Swapno
2005
Manik
2005
Empty Canvas
2005 · Tour Guide
Badsha, The King
2004
Gyarakal
2004
Tyag
2004
Aakrosh
2004 · Durga Prasad
Surya
2004
Chased by Dreams
2004
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
Shubho Muharat
2003 · Sunil Mehra
Sangee
2003
Champion
2003
The Underground Chamber
2003 · Golam
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
Sathi
2002
Annadata
2002 · Director
Govind Aur Ganesh
2000 · Film Actor
House of Memories
2000 · Rajeev Shrivastav
Maachis
1996
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
Rhododendron
Kuku Ki Kundli
Kollam Kotta Company
TV shows (14)
Hunkkaar: The Roar
2026 · Dharampal Rawat
Pritam and Pedro
2026 · Ajay Madhok
Swipe Crime
2024 · Dr. Narayan Sharma
NH6
2023 · Storyboard Artist
Good Bad Girl
2022 · Chugh Uncle
Matsya Kaand
2021 · Suri
Ray
2021 · Suresh Sharma
JL50
2020 · CBI Investigator Gourango
Paatal Lok
2020 · Gwala Gujjar
Karkat Rogue
2020
Mona Home Delivery
2019 · Bhandari
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
2018 · Inspector Khan
Life Sahi Hai
2016 · Maid agency owner
TVF Pitchers
2015 · Gary Bhujiawala