8.0
Jailer 2
2026
Rajesh Sharma
Acting
Born October 7, 1971Ludhiana, 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.
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4.0
Haiwaan
2026
0.0
Aryabhatt Ka Zero
2026
5.7
Peddi
2026
5.6
Bhooth Bangla
2026
0.0
Kissa Court Kachahari Ka
2026
0.0
Kaal Trighori
2025
4.8
Badass Ravi Kumar
2025
0.0
Mission Grey House
2025
5.0
Dorod
2024
5.4
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
2024
0.0
Navras Katha Collage
2024
2.0
Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam
2024
10.0
Pad Gaye Pange
2024
6.5
Wild Wild Punjab
2024
5.9
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
2024
3.0
Nayan Rahasya
2024
0.0
Tento
2024
0.0
IRaH
2024
6.7
Crew
2024
0.0
Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak..?
2024
0.0
Tauba Tera Jalwa
2024
6.3
Dawshom Awbotaar
2023
6.5
Mission Raniganj
2023
5.3
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files
2023
0.0
Ajmer 92
2023
3.7
Chatrapathi
2023
5.3
U-Turn
2023
5.3
Mrs. Undercover
2023
3.7
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan
2023
Save The Mothers
0.0
Save The Mothers
2023
6.8
Tadka
2022
0.0
Woh 3 Din
2022
7.0
Darlings
2022
0.0
Erao Shotru
2022
Dehati Disco
7.0
Dehati Disco
2022
6.1
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2022
7.1
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
2022
10.0
Pyar Mein Thoda Twist
2022
0.0
Boomerang
2021
6.0
Babloo Bachelor
2021
0.0
Bhavai
2021
7.0
Shororipu 2: Jotugriho
2021
6.0
Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?
2021
0.0
Dipantar
2021
0.0
Closets
2020
4.5
Laxmii
2020
5.4
Door Ke Darshan
2020
4.8
Dabangg 3
2019
7.0
Mardaani 2
2019
6.1
Pati Patni Aur Woh
2019
4.0
Purbo Poschim Dokkhin Uttor Ashbei
2019
4.3
Tindey
2019
6.4
Dream Girl
2019
0.0
Andarkahini: Self-exile
2019
6.8
Batla House
2019
9.0
Brishti Tomake Dilam
2019
4.7
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
6.3
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2019
3.5
Kissebaaz
2019
0.0
Nakkash
2019
5.1
India's Most Wanted
2019
7.0
Paharganj
2019
3.0
Marudhar Express
2019
7.2
The Tashkent Files
2019
2.0
Hotel Milan
2018
6.2
FryDay
2018
6.5
Kishore Kumar Junior
2018
3.7
Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se
2018
0.0
Tuski
2018
3.6
Race 3
2018
1.7
The Past
2018
5.5
Nanu Ki Jaanu
2018
0.0
Dharasnan
2018
0.0
Chere Jas Na
2018
0.0
Panchlait
2017
6.3
Lucknow Central
2017
6.8
Toilet: A Love Story
2017
6.2
Red Oleanders Raktokarobi
2017
0.0
Mirzaa
2017
7.4
Hindi Medium
2017
5.6
Begum Jaan
2017
4.3
Hukumat Ki Aandhi
2017
6.9
Irada
2017
5.0
Coffee with D
2017
8.0
Double Feluda
2016
7.3
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
8.5
Wah Taj
2016
4.8
Dark Chocolate
2016
4.0
Shororipu 1
2016
5.7
Azhar
2016
0.0
Conditions Apply
2016
10.0
Rater RajaniGandha
2016
0.0
Tera Mera Tedha Medha
2015
5.7
Bangistan
2015
7.8
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
2015
0.0
Bhrashta Tara
2015
0.0
She
2015
6.9
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
3.0
Room No. 103
2015
5.0
Amanush 2
2015
5.2
Dolly Ki Doli
2015
4.9
Tevar
2015
0.0
Kkoli: A Journey of Love
2014
5.0
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami
2014
4.9
Pizza
2014
0.0
Ghuri
2014
4.5
The Xposé
2014
4.0
Pendulum
2014
0.0
Taan
2014
0.0
Strings of Passion
2014
0.0
Paapi - Ek Satya Katha
2013
6.0
The Egyptian Mystery
2013
5.7
Shuddh Desi Romance
2013
0.0
Bangla Naache Bhangra
2013
5.0
Ghanchakkar
2013
2.0
Ganesh Talkies
2013
0.0
Kagojer Nouka
2013
2.0
Megh Roddur
2013
7.3
Special 26
2013
0.0
Aagun Pakhi
2012
6.4
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana
2012
0.0
Astra
2012
5.4
B.A. Pass
2012
5.0
Teen Yaari Katha
2012
7.0
Laptop
2012
0.0
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012
0.0
Goraay Gandogol
2012
6.3
Chaalis Chauraasi
2012
6.1
The Dirty Picture
2011
7.4
Baishe Srabon
2011
7.0
Chillar Party
2011
Bindas Prem
0.0
Bindas Prem
2011
5.7
Bye Bye Bangkok
2011
6.8
No One Killed Jessica
2011
0.0
Bondhu Eso Tumi
2010
6.5
Ishqiya
2010
0.0
Chha-e Chhuti
2009
0.0
Risk
2009
6.0
Bajimaat
2008
0.0
Neel Rajar Deshe
2008
0.0
Pagal Premi
2007
0.0
Bonobhumi
2007
Dus Din Pore
0.0
Dus Din Pore
2007
5.8
Tulkalam
2007
7.3
Khosla Ka Ghosla!
2006
6.0
Kranti
2006
6.0
Refugee
2006
3.0
Shikar
2006
0.0
Ekai Eksho
2006
8.0
Ghatak
2006
0.0
Criminal
2005
0.0
Sangram
2005
0.0
Raju Uncle
2005
6.5
Parineeta
2005
0.0
Swapno
2005
9.0
Manik
2005
9.2
Empty Canvas
2005
4.5
Badsha, The King
2004
0.0
Gyarakal
2004
0.0
Tyag
2004
4.0
Aakrosh
2004
7.0
Surya
2004
7.2
Chased by Dreams
2004
7.4
Bombaiyer Bombete
2003
7.3
Shubho Muharat
2003
7.0
Sangee
2003
5.3
Champion
2003
7.5
The Underground Chamber
2003
0.0
Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003
7.2
Sathi
2002
0.0
Annadata
2002
7.0
Govind Aur Ganesh
2000
5.1
House of Memories
2000
7.5
Maachis
1996
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
0.0
Sonar Kellar Sandhane
0.0
Rhododendron
0.0
Fauzi
0.0
Kuku Ki Kundli
0.0
