Rajesh Sharma

Rajesh Sharma

Acting
Born 1971-10-07Ludhiana, 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.

Movies (177)

Peddi
5.8

Peddi

2026Movie5.8
Bhooth Bangla
5.6

Bhooth Bangla

2026Movie5.6
Crew
6.8

Crew

2024Movie6.8
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
7.8

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2015Movie7.8
Fauzi

Fauzi

2026Movie
Hindi Medium
7.4

Hindi Medium

2017Movie7.4
The Tashkent Files
7.2

The Tashkent Files

2019Movie7.2
Double Feluda
8.0

Double Feluda

2016Movie8.0
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

2026Movie
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
7.3

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

2016Movie7.3
Kaal Trighori

Kaal Trighori

2025Movie
Parineeta
6.5

Parineeta

2005Movie6.5
Race 3
3.6

Race 3

2018Movie3.6
Haiwaan

Haiwaan

2026Movie
Champion
5.0

Champion

2003Movie5.0
Taan

Taan

2014Movie
Marudhar Express
3.0

Marudhar Express

2019Movie3.0
Badass Ravi Kumar
4.8

Badass Ravi Kumar

2025Movie4.8
Special 26
7.3

Special 26

2013Movie7.3
Sathi
7.1

Sathi

2002Movie7.1
Darlings
7.0

Darlings

2022Movie7.0
Pati Patni Aur Woh
6.1

Pati Patni Aur Woh

2019Movie6.1
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
5.5

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

2024Movie5.5
Wild Wild Punjab
6.4

Wild Wild Punjab

2024Movie6.4
The Dirty Picture
6.1

The Dirty Picture

2011Movie6.1
Kishore Kumar Junior
6.5

Kishore Kumar Junior

2018Movie6.5
Toilet: A Love Story
6.8

Toilet: A Love Story

2017Movie6.8
Mardaani 2
7.0

Mardaani 2

2019Movie7.0
B.A. Pass
5.5

B.A. Pass

2012Movie5.5
Ghatak
10.0

Ghatak

2006Movie10.0
Batla House
6.8

Batla House

2019Movie6.8
Laxmii
4.5

Laxmii

2020Movie4.5
Begum Jaan
5.7

Begum Jaan

2017Movie5.7
Mission Raniganj
6.6

Mission Raniganj

2023Movie6.6
Dabangg 3
4.8

Dabangg 3

2019Movie4.8
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2.5

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

2017Movie2.5
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
3.6

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

2018Movie3.6
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
5.9

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

2024Movie5.9
Chatrapathi
5.0

Chatrapathi

2023Movie5.0
Govind Aur Ganesh
7.0

Govind Aur Ganesh

2000Movie7.0
Jhootha Kahin Ka
4.7

Jhootha Kahin Ka

2019Movie4.7
Room No. 103
3.0

Room No. 103

2015Movie3.0
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
6.1

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

2022Movie6.1
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke

Rakhe Hari Mare Ke

2003Movie
Chillar Party
6.9

Chillar Party

2011Movie6.9
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
5.3

Minus 31: The Nagpur Files

2023Movie5.3
Wah Taj
8.5

Wah Taj

2016Movie8.5
Aryabhatt Ka Zero

Aryabhatt Ka Zero

2026Movie
The Xposé
4.5

The Xposé

2014Movie4.5
Bombaiyer Bombete
7.5

Bombaiyer Bombete

2003Movie7.5
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
7.3

Khosla Ka Ghosla!

2006Movie7.3
Bhrashta Tara

Bhrashta Tara

2015Movie
Goraay Gandogol

Goraay Gandogol

2012Movie
8:08 Er Bongaon Local

8:08 Er Bongaon Local

2012Movie
Rhododendron

Rhododendron

Movie
Baishe Srabon
7.3

Baishe Srabon

2011Movie7.3
Azhar
5.6

Azhar

2016Movie5.6
Nanu Ki Jaanu
5.4

Nanu Ki Jaanu

2018Movie5.4
Pizza
4.9

Pizza

2014Movie4.9
Lucknow Central
6.3

Lucknow Central

2017Movie6.3
Dorod
5.5

Dorod

2024Movie5.5
India's Most Wanted
5.1

India's Most Wanted

2019Movie5.1
Shuddh Desi Romance
5.7

Shuddh Desi Romance

2013Movie5.7
Dream Girl
6.4

Dream Girl

2019Movie6.4
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
6.8

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

2015Movie6.8
Door Ke Darshan
5.5

Door Ke Darshan

2020Movie5.5
Dark Chocolate
4.8

Dark Chocolate

2016Movie4.8
Dolly Ki Doli
5.2

Dolly Ki Doli

2015Movie5.2
Risk

Risk

2009Movie
Tadka
6.9

Tadka

2022Movie6.9
Closets

Closets

2020Movie
Panchlait

Panchlait

2017Movie
Mrs. Undercover
5.3

Mrs. Undercover

2023Movie5.3
U-Turn
5.3

U-Turn

2023Movie5.3
FryDay
6.6

FryDay

2018Movie6.6
Pagal Premi

Pagal Premi

2007Movie
Bangistan
5.7

Bangistan

2015Movie5.7
Maachis
7.5

Maachis

1996Movie7.5
Woh 3 Din

Woh 3 Din

2022Movie
Ghanchakkar
5.0

Ghanchakkar

2013Movie5.0
No One Killed Jessica
6.8

No One Killed Jessica

2011Movie6.8
Nayan Rahasya

Nayan Rahasya

2024Movie
Tindey
4.3

Tindey

2019Movie4.3
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
6.3

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana

2012Movie6.3
Coffee with D
5.0

Coffee with D

2017Movie5.0
Irada
6.9

Irada

2017Movie6.9
Amanush 2
5.0

Amanush 2

2015Movie5.0
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
7.1

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

2022Movie7.1
Tevar
4.9

Tevar

2015Movie4.9
Bhavai

Bhavai

2021Movie
Ajmer 92

Ajmer 92

2023Movie
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
6.0

Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

2021Movie6.0
The Egyptian Mystery
5.9

The Egyptian Mystery

2013Movie5.9
Shubho Muharat
7.0

Shubho Muharat

2003Movie7.0
Badsha, The King
4.5

Badsha, The King

2004Movie4.5
Dawshom Awbotaar
6.5

Dawshom Awbotaar

2023Movie6.5
Kissebaaz
3.5

Kissebaaz

2019Movie3.5
Ishqiya
6.5

Ishqiya

2010Movie6.5
Tera Mera Tedha Medha

Tera Mera Tedha Medha

2015Movie
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
6.3

Ghawre Bairey Aaj

2019Movie6.3
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
6.2

Red Oleanders Raktokarobi

2017Movie6.2
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2.0

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

2024Movie2.0
Bye Bye Bangkok
5.5

Bye Bye Bangkok

2011Movie5.5
Chaalis Chauraasi
6.0

Chaalis Chauraasi

2012Movie6.0
Megh Roddur

Megh Roddur

2013Movie
Erao Shotru

Erao Shotru

2022Movie
Rater RajaniGandha
10.0

Rater RajaniGandha

2016Movie10.0
Teen Yaari Katha
5.0

Teen Yaari Katha

2012Movie5.0
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
7.0

Shororipu 2: Jotugriho

2021Movie7.0
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
3.5

The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan

2023Movie3.5
House of Memories
4.7

House of Memories

2000Movie4.7
Aagun Pakhi

Aagun Pakhi

2012Movie
Raju Uncle

Raju Uncle

2005Movie
Dipantar

Dipantar

2021Movie
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
5.0

Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami

2014Movie5.0
Chere Jas Na

Chere Jas Na

2018Movie
Neel Rajar Deshe

Neel Rajar Deshe

2008Movie
Andarkahini: Self-exile

Andarkahini: Self-exile

2019Movie
Nakkash

Nakkash

2019Movie
Aakrosh

Aakrosh

2004Movie
Empty Canvas
9.5

Empty Canvas

2005Movie9.5
Bonobhumi

Bonobhumi

2007Movie
Paharganj
7.0

Paharganj

2019Movie7.0
The Underground Chamber
8.0

The Underground Chamber

2003Movie8.0
Strings of Passion

Strings of Passion

2014Movie
Refugee

Refugee

2006Movie
Kranti
6.5

Kranti

2006Movie6.5
Dharasnan

Dharasnan

2018Movie
Bondhu Eso Tumi

Bondhu Eso Tumi

2010Movie
Annadata

Annadata

2002Movie
Tento

Tento

2024Movie
IRaH

IRaH

2024Movie
Navras Katha Collage

Navras Katha Collage

2024Movie
Tuski

Tuski

2018Movie
The Past
1.7

The Past

2018Movie1.7
Tauba Tera Jalwa

Tauba Tera Jalwa

2024Movie
Conditions Apply

Conditions Apply

2016Movie
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei

Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei

2019Movie
Criminal

Criminal

2005Movie
Laptop
7.0

Laptop

2012Movie7.0
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
10.0

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

2022Movie10.0
Hotel Milan
2.0

Hotel Milan

2018Movie2.0
Gyarakal

Gyarakal

2004Movie
Pendulum

Pendulum

2014Movie
Chha-e Chhuti

Chha-e Chhuti

2009Movie
Babloo Bachelor
6.0

Babloo Bachelor

2021Movie6.0
Kkoli: A Journey of Love

Kkoli: A Journey of Love

2014Movie
Tyag

Tyag

2004Movie
Shikar

Shikar

2006Movie
Mirzaa

Mirzaa

2017Movie
Sangee

Sangee

2003Movie
Bajimaat

Bajimaat

2008Movie
Pad Gaye Pange
10.0

Pad Gaye Pange

2024Movie10.0
Manik
9.0

Manik

2005Movie9.0
Surya

Surya

2004Movie
Swapno

Swapno

2005Movie
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha

Paapi - Ek Satya Katha

2013Movie
Chased by Dreams
7.0

Chased by Dreams

2004Movie7.0
Ghuri

Ghuri

2014Movie
Tulkalam
6.0

Tulkalam

2007Movie6.0
Brishti Tomake Dilam
9.0

Brishti Tomake Dilam

2019Movie9.0
Ekai Eksho

Ekai Eksho

2006Movie
Sonar Kellar Sandhane

Sonar Kellar Sandhane

Movie
Save The Mothers

Save The Mothers

2023Movie
Mission Grey House

Mission Grey House

2025Movie
Bindas Prem

Bindas Prem

2011Movie
Dehati Disco
7.0

Dehati Disco

2022Movie7.0
Sangram

Sangram

2005Movie
Bangla Naache Bhangra

Bangla Naache Bhangra

2013Movie
Ganesh Talkies

Ganesh Talkies

2013Movie
Kagojer Nouka

Kagojer Nouka

2013Movie
Shororipu 1
4.0

Shororipu 1

2016Movie4.0
Dus Din Pore

Dus Din Pore

2007Movie
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

2024Movie
She

She

2015Movie
Astra

Astra

2012Movie
Boomerang

Boomerang

2021Movie

TV Shows (13)

Pritam and Pedro
8.4

Pritam and Pedro

2026Series8.4
Paatal Lok
7.5

Paatal Lok

2020Series7.5
Swipe Crime

Swipe Crime

2024Series
Ray
6.3

Ray

2021Series6.3
TVF Pitchers
7.7

TVF Pitchers

2015Series7.7
JL50
6.7

JL50

2020Series6.7
Mona Home Delivery

Mona Home Delivery

2019Series
Matsya Kaand
8.3

Matsya Kaand

2021Series8.3
Life Sahi Hai
6.2

Life Sahi Hai

2016Series6.2
Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)
6.0

Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter (2018)

2018Series6.0
Good Bad Girl
7.0

Good Bad Girl

2022Series7.0
Karkat Rogue
6.0

Karkat Rogue

2020Series6.0
Hunkkaar: The Roar

Hunkkaar: The Roar

2026Series