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