Rajesh Sharma – bollywood Actor
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Rajesh Sharma

Ludhiana, Punjab, IndiaSince 2015

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 w

76Films
6Genres
8Co-stars
Latest:Bhooth Bangla

About 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 w

Filmography(76)

FilmRelease DateRoleVerdict
Bhooth Bangla

Bhooth Bangla

Horror

16 Apr 2026Dasund AcharyaReleased
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

Kissa Court Kachahari Ka

Drama

13 Mar 2026Satyendra MishraReleased
Kaal Trighori

Kaal Trighori

Thriller

14 Nov 2025ActorReleased
Controll

Controll

Action

10 Oct 2025Mr. ShastriAverage
Badass Ravi Kumar

Badass Ravi Kumar

Action

7 Feb 2025JagawarAverage
Mission Grey House

Mission Grey House

Action

17 Jan 2025Yashpal SinghReleased
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Horror

1 Nov 2024Meera's UncleReleased
Navras Katha Collage

Navras Katha Collage

Drama

18 Oct 2024ActorReleased
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam

Comedy

20 Sept 2024ActorFlop
Wild Wild Punjab

Wild Wild Punjab

Comedy

10 Jul 2024Inspector Avtar SinghReleased
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

Mr. & Mrs. Mahi

Drama

31 May 2024Benny Dayal ShuklaReleased
IRaH

IRaH

Thriller

4 Apr 2024DhananjayReleased
Crew

Crew

Comedy

29 Mar 2024Manoj MittalReleased
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?

Crime

16 Feb 2024SunilReleased
Tauba Tera Jalwa

Tauba Tera Jalwa

Romance

5 Jan 2024Professor SyedReleased
Mission Raniganj

Mission Raniganj

Drama

6 Oct 2023Goverdhan RoyReleased
Ajmer 92

Ajmer 92

14 Jul 2023ActorReleased
Chatrapathi

Chatrapathi

Action

12 May 2023PoliticianReleased
U-Turn

U-Turn

Horror

28 Apr 2023HSP SaxenaReleased
Mrs. Undercover

Mrs. Undercover

Action

14 Apr 2023Chief RangeelaReleased
Thai Massage

Thai Massage

Comedy

11 Nov 2022Executive ProducerReleased
Tadka

Tadka

Comedy

4 Nov 2022CookReleased
Woh 3 Din

Woh 3 Din

Drama

30 Sept 2022Rajesh SharmaReleased
Darlings

Darlings

Comedy

5 Aug 2022Kasim KasaiReleased
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Horror

20 May 2022ChachaReleased
Mere Desh Ki Dharti

Mere Desh Ki Dharti

Comedy

6 May 2022KishanlalHit
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

Pyar Mein Thoda Twist

Romance

18 Feb 2022ActorBlockbuster
Bhavai

Bhavai

Romance

22 Oct 2021BajrangiReleased
Babloo Bachelor

Babloo Bachelor

Drama

22 Oct 2021Babloo's FatherReleased
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?

Comedy

10 Sept 2021ActorReleased
Closets

Closets

Drama

13 Nov 2020ActorReleased
Laxmii

Laxmii

Horror

9 Nov 2020SachinAverage
Door Ke Darshan

Door Ke Darshan

Comedy

28 Feb 2020ActorReleased
Love Aaj Kal

Love Aaj Kal

Romance

14 Feb 2020Executive ProducerReleased
Dabangg 3

Dabangg 3

Action

20 Dec 2019MinisterAverage
Mardaani 2

Mardaani 2

Action

12 Dec 2019Amit SharmaHit
Pati Patni Aur Woh

Pati Patni Aur Woh

Comedy

6 Dec 2019Prem TripathiReleased
Tindey

Tindey

Comedy

28 Sept 2019KrantiAverage
Dream Girl

Dream Girl

Romance

13 Sept 2019Mauji (WJI)Released
Batla House

Batla House

Action

15 Aug 2019ActorReleased
Jhootha Kahin Ka

Jhootha Kahin Ka

Comedy

19 Jul 2019ActorAverage
Super 30

Super 30

Drama

12 Jul 2019BachchiHit
One Day: Justice Delivered

One Day: Justice Delivered

Crime

5 Jul 2019Pankaj SinghAverage
Kissebaaz

Kissebaaz

Drama

14 Jun 2019D. D ShuklaAverage
Nakkash

Nakkash

Drama

31 May 2019InspectorReleased
India's Most Wanted

India's Most Wanted

Action

17 May 2019Rajesh SinghReleased
Paharganj

Paharganj

Mystery

12 Apr 2019Sub Inspector RawatHit
The Tashkent Files

The Tashkent Files

Drama

12 Apr 2019Omkar KashyapHit
22 Yards

22 Yards

Drama

15 Mar 2019ActorBlockbuster
Hotel Milan

Hotel Milan

Drama

16 Nov 2018GuptajiFlop
FryDay

FryDay

Comedy

12 Oct 2018RanpalReleased
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se

Comedy

31 Aug 2018Lawyer BhatiaAverage
Race 3

Race 3

Thriller

15 Jun 2018BrijmohanFlop
The Past

The Past

Drama

11 May 2018ActorAverage
Nanu Ki Jaanu

Nanu Ki Jaanu

Comedy

20 Apr 2018Siddhi's FatherReleased
Gauru: Journey of Courage

Gauru: Journey of Courage

Adventure

12 Jan 2018ScreenplayReleased
Firangi

Firangi

Drama

1 Dec 2017ActorAverage
Panchlait

Panchlait

Drama

17 Nov 2017ActorReleased
Lucknow Central

Lucknow Central

Drama

15 Sept 2017Purushottam Madan PanditReleased
Toilet: A Love Story

Toilet: A Love Story

Comedy

11 Aug 2017MathurHit
Mirzaa

Mirzaa

Short

14 Jul 2017AbbajiReleased
Hindi Medium

Hindi Medium

Comedy

19 May 2017M.L.A.Hit
Begum Jaan

Begum Jaan

Action

14 Apr 2017ShyamReleased
Hukumat Ki Aandhi

Hukumat Ki Aandhi

Action

13 Apr 2017ActorFlop
Irada

Irada

Thriller

17 Feb 2017Jeetu Arora- Paddy's ManagerReleased
Coffee with D

Coffee with D

Comedy

20 Jan 2017Channel ownerAverage
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Drama

30 Sept 2016Keshav BanerjeeBlockbuster
Wah Taj

Wah Taj

Comedy

23 Sept 2016ActorReleased
Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

Thriller

2 Sept 2016Ram CharanAverage
Azhar

Azhar

Drama

13 May 2016M. K. SharmaReleased
Tera Mera Tedha Medha

Tera Mera Tedha Medha

Comedy

11 Sept 2015ShaniAverage
Bangistan

Bangistan

Comedy

7 Aug 2015ActorAverage
Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Comedy

17 Jul 2015Senior Pakistani Police OfficerBlockbuster
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

Comedy

22 May 2015Omprakash 'Omi' SangwanHit
Dolly Ki Doli

Dolly Ki Doli

Comedy

23 Jan 2015Ramesh SherawatAverage
Tevar

Tevar

Thriller

9 Jan 2015Home Minister Mahender SinghAverage

Career Timeline

76 films · Debut 2015

Frequent Co-stars(8)

Trailers(40)

Rajesh Sharma – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema

Rajesh Sharma is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 76 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Throughout their career, Rajesh Sharma has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Salman Khan, Brijendra Kala, Kumud Mishra. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.

Rajesh Sharma has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Action, Romance, Horror. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.

Rajesh Sharma made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Tevar. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.

Follow Rajesh Sharma's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.

FAQs about Rajesh Sharma

How many hindi films has Rajesh Sharma acted in?

Rajesh Sharma has been part of 76 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Horror, Comedy, Drama.

What is Rajesh Sharma's most popular hindi film?

Rajesh Sharma's notable hindi films include "Bhooth Bangla", "Kissa Court Kachahari Ka", "Kaal Trighori". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.

What is Rajesh Sharma's role in hindi cinema?

Rajesh Sharma works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 t...

When did Rajesh Sharma debut in bollywood?

Rajesh Sharma made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Tevar".

What genres has Rajesh Sharma worked in?

Rajesh Sharma has worked in Drama (50 films), Comedy (36 films), Thriller (19 films), Action (18 films), Romance (12 films), Horror (8 films) in their hindi film career.