Acting · Ludhiana, Punjab, India · Born October 7, 1971
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.
MovieFauzi
2026
TVPritam and Pedro
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as Ajay Madhok
MoviePeddi
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as Satya Prakash Mishra
MovieBhooth Bangla
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as Dasund Acharya
MovieKissa Court Kachahari Ka
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as Satyendra Mishra
MovieKaal Trighori
2025
MovieBadass Ravi Kumar
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as Jagawar
MovieMission Grey House
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as Yashpal Singh
TVSwipe Crime
2024
as Dr. Narayan Sharma
MovieDorod
2024
MovieBhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
as Meera's Uncle
MovieNavras Katha Collage
2024
MovieKahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
MoviePad Gaye Pange
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as Shastri ji
MovieWild Wild Punjab
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as Inspector Avtar Singh
MovieMr. & Mrs. Mahi
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as Benny Dayal Shukla
MovieNayan Rahasya
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as Deteknik Detective
MovieTento
2024
as Kunal
MovieIRaH
2024
as Dhananjay
MovieCrew
2024
as Manoj Mittal
MovieAakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
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as Sunil
MovieTauba Tera Jalwa
2024
as Professor Syed
MovieDawshom Awbotaar
2023
as Amit Kr. Srivastav
MovieMission Raniganj
2023
as Goverdhan Roy
MovieMinus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023
as Dayanand Pande
MovieAjmer 92
2023
MovieChatrapathi
2023
as Politician
MovieU-Turn
2023
as HSP Saxena
MovieMrs. Undercover
2023
as Chief Rangeela
MovieThe Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023
as Babu Saab / Anand Gupta
Save The Mothers
2023
MovieTadka
2022
as Cook
TVGood Bad Girl
2022
as Chugh Uncle
MovieWoh 3 Din
2022
as Rajesh Sharma
MovieDarlings
2022
as Kasim Kasai
MovieErao Shotru
2022
Dehati Disco
2022
MovieBhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022
as Chacha
MovieMere Desh Ki Dharti
2022
as Kishanlal
MoviePyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
TVMatsya Kaand
2021
as Suri
MovieBoomerang
2021
MovieBabloo Bachelor
2021
as Babloo's Father
MovieBhavai
2021
as Bajrangi
MovieShororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021
as Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police
MovieKya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
TVRay
2021
as Suresh Sharma
MovieDipantar
2021
MovieClosets
2020
MovieLaxmii
2020
as Sachin
TVJL50
2020
as CBI Investigator Gourango
TVPaatal Lok
2020
as Gwala Gujjar
MovieDoor Ke Darshan
2020
TVKarkat Rogue
2020
MovieDabangg 3
2019
as Minister
MovieMardaani 2
2019
as Amit Sharma
MoviePati Patni Aur Woh
2019
as Prem Tripathi
MoviePurbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
MovieTindey
2019
as Kranti
MovieDream Girl
2019
as Mauji (WJI)
MovieAndarkahini: Self-exile
2019
as Rajesh
MovieBatla House
2019
MovieBrishti Tomake Dilam
2019
MovieJhootha Kahin Ka
2019
MovieGhawre Bairey Aaj
2019
TVMona Home Delivery
2019
as Bhandari
MovieKissebaaz
2019
as D. D Shukla
MovieNakkash
2019
as Inspector
MovieIndia's Most Wanted
2019
as Rajesh Singh
MoviePaharganj
2019
as Sub Inspector Rawat
MovieMarudhar Express
2019
MovieThe Tashkent Files
2019
as Omkar Kashyap
MovieHotel Milan
2018
as Guptaji
MovieFryDay
2018
as Ranpal
MovieKishore Kumar Junior
2018
as Firoz
MovieYamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
as Lawyer Bhatia
MovieTuski
2018
MovieRace 3
2018
as Brijmohan
TVKhan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
2018
as Inspector Khan
MovieThe Past
2018
MovieNanu Ki Jaanu
2018
as Siddhi's Father
MovieDharasnan
2018
MovieChere Jas Na
2018
MoviePanchlait
2017
MovieLucknow Central
2017
as Purushottam Madan Pandit
MovieToilet: A Love Story
2017
as Mathur
MovieRed Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
MovieMirzaa
2017
as Abbaji
MovieHindi Medium
2017
as M.L.A.
MovieBegum Jaan
2017
as Shyam
MovieHukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
MovieIrada
2017
as Jeetu Arora- Paddy's Manager
MovieCoffee with D
2017
as Channel owner
MovieDouble Feluda
2016
as Sukhwani
MovieM.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
as Keshav Banerjee
MovieWah Taj
2016
MovieDark Chocolate
2016
as Ram Charan
MovieShororipu 1
2016
as Sharma
TVLife Sahi Hai
2016
as Maid agency owner
MovieAzhar
2016
as M. K. Sharma
MovieConditions Apply
2016
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
MovieTera Mera Tedha Medha
2015
as Shani
MovieBangistan
2015
MovieBajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
as Senior Pakistani Police Officer
MovieBhrashta Tara
2015
TVTVF Pitchers
2015
as Gary Bhujiawala
MovieShe
2015
MovieTanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
as Omprakash 'Omi' Sangwan
MovieRoom No. 103
2015
MovieAmanush 2
2015
MovieDolly Ki Doli
2015
as Ramesh Sherawat
MovieTevar
2015
as Home Minister Mahender Singh
MovieKkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
MovieEkkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
as Daya Shankar Pandey
MoviePizza
2014
MovieGhuri
2014
MovieThe Xposé
2014
as Grover
MoviePendulum
2014
MovieTaan
2014
MovieStrings of Passion
2014
as Shekhar Banerjee
MoviePaapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
MovieThe Egyptian Mystery
2013
MovieShuddh Desi Romance
2013
as Mausa Ji
MovieBangla Naache Bhangra
2013
MovieGhanchakkar
2013
as Pandit
MovieGanesh Talkies
2013
MovieKagojer Nouka
2013
MovieMegh Roddur
2013
MovieSpecial 26
2013
as Joginder
MovieAagun Pakhi
2012
MovieLuv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012
as Titu Mama
MovieAstra
2012
MovieB.A. Pass
2012
as Ashok Khanna
MovieTeen Yaari Katha
2012
as Sintu Biswas
MovieLaptop
2012
as Rakesh
Movie8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012
as Shishir (Cop)
MovieGoraay Gandogol
2012
MovieChaalis Chauraasi
2012
MovieThe Dirty Picture
2011
as Selva Ganesh / Keedadas
MovieBaishe Srabon
2011
as Amit Kr. Srivastav
MovieChillar Party
2011
as L.N Tondon
Bindas Prem
2011
MovieBye Bye Bangkok
2011
MovieNo One Killed Jessica
2011
as Inspector N. K.
MovieBondhu Eso Tumi
2010
MovieIshqiya
2010
as Kamalkant Kakkad
MovieChha-e Chhuti
2009
MovieRisk
2009
MovieBajimaat
2008
MovieNeel Rajar Deshe
2008
MoviePagal Premi
2007
as Sibu
MovieBonobhumi
2007
Dus Din Pore
2007
as Deva
MovieTulkalam
2007
MovieKhosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
as Munjal
MovieKranti
2006
as Inspector Ranojay
MovieRefugee
2006
MovieShikar
2006
MovieEkai Eksho
2006
MovieGhatak
2006
MovieCriminal
2005
MovieSangram
2005
MovieRaju Uncle
2005
MovieParineeta
2005
MovieSwapno
2005
MovieManik
2005
MovieEmpty Canvas
2005
as Tour Guide
MovieBadsha, The King
2004
MovieGyarakal
2004
MovieTyag
2004
MovieAakrosh
2004
as Durga Prasad
MovieSurya
2004
MovieChased by Dreams
2004
MovieBombaiyer Bombete
2003
MovieThe Underground Chamber
2003
as Golam
MovieShubho Muharat
2003
as Sunil Mehra
MovieSangee
2003
MovieChampion
2003
MovieRakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
MovieSathi
2002
MovieAnnadata
2002
as Director
MovieGovind Aur Ganesh
2000
as Film Actor
MovieHouse of Memories
2000
as Rajeev Shrivastav
MovieMaachis
1996
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
MovieRhododendron
MovieAryabhatt Ka Zero
