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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1971-10-07

Place of Birth

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Rajesh Sharma

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.

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Jailer 2

Jailer 2

When a dangerous syndicate expands its reach to threaten his family's peace, retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian goes undercover as a driver. Operating from the shadows, he takes on ruthless new enemies to protect his home.

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Pritam and Pedro

Pritam and Pedro

The dynamic between the two contrasting personalities, a seasoned cop who prefers old-school methods and a tech-savvy cop who relies on modern technology for investigations, as they navigate their partnership in solving crimes.

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Paatal Lok

Paatal Lok

A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist. The case turns out to be a devious maze where nothing is what it looks like. The pursuit of it leads him to the dark netherworld - the 'Paatal Lok', and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects.

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Ray

Ray

From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen in this series.

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Peddi

Peddi

In a village that doesn't officially exist, a laborer's unmatched athletic talent becomes his weapon to fight for his people's right to be recognized.

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Bhooth Bangla

Bhooth Bangla

A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister's wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property's mysterious past.

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Hunkkaar: The Roar

Hunkkaar: The Roar

When a teenager accuses a revered cult leader of sexual assault, it sparks a national conflict. As the truth unravels, the line between faith and justice blurs.

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TVF Pitchers

TVF Pitchers

A story of trials and tribulations of four young entrepreneurs who quit their day jobs in order to pursue their start up venture.

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Crew

Crew

Three ordinary air hostesses from Mumbai embark on a journey to pursue their dreams but find themselves caught up in unexpected misfortunes.

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Kaal Trighori

Kaal Trighori

Three nights waited a hundred years… to give birth to the Trighori and Three lives are ensnared in this Vicious cycle. When Reality begins to blur one question remains: is this a perfectly crafted trap… or is something far more sinister at play?

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Haiwaan

Haiwaan

A retired judge faces difficulty keeping his daughter safe from a convict he imprisoned. Later, when he gets murdered, a man with visual impairment who was loyal to him tries to defend his daughter.

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Darlings

Darlings

Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Bajrangi Bhaijaan

A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.

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Fauzi

Fauzi

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Mona Home Delivery

Mona Home Delivery

A journey of an escort (Mona) and her interpretation about her experiences till now, is what this story is all about. Do witness this sizzling platter of emotions and passion, good enough for trembling your belief system and underpants.

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