Rajesh Sharma has been making headlines after he was hospitalised following a suspected insect bite while shooting for a Prabhas-starrer at Ramoji Film City. According to his family, the veteran actor remains under close medical observation after developing a severe infection.
While fans await updates on his health, many are also looking back at the remarkable journey of one of Indian cinema’s most talented character actors.
Who Is Rajesh Sharma?
Rajesh Sharma was born on October 8, 1970, in Ludhiana, Punjab. Although he was born in Punjab, he built his acting career in Kolkata, where he developed a deep connection with theatre.
He began performing with Kolkata’s renowned theatre group Rangakarmee before training at the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, a stepping stone for many of India’s finest actors.
Rajesh Sharma’s Acting Journey
Rajesh made his Hindi film debut with Gulzar’s Maachis in 1996. He then shifted his focus to Bengali cinema, where he spent several years building a reputation as a versatile performer. His breakthrough in mainstream Hindi cinema came in 2005 with Parineeta.
From there, he steadily became one of Bollywood’s most sought-after supporting actors, earning praise for effortlessly switching between comedy, drama, negative roles and emotionally layered characters.
Rajesh Sharma’s Most Memorable Projects
Over nearly three decades, Rajesh Sharma has appeared in well over 150 films across Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Punjabi cinema. Some of his most popular films include Khosla Ka Ghosla, Special 26, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Hindi Medium, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Mardaani 2, Crew, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
He has also made a mark in the OTT space with acclaimed shows such as Paatal Lok, JL50, Ray, Matsya Kaand and several Bengali web series.
Who Is Rajesh Sharma’s Wife?
Rajesh Sharma was previously married to acclaimed Bengali actor Sudipta Chakraborty. The couple later separated. In 2011, he married Sangeeta Sharma and the actor has largely kept his personal life away from the spotlight ever since.
Rajesh Sharma’s Recent Work
Rajesh was most recently seen in Bhooth Bangla and Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam). Before his hospitalisation, he was shooting for an upcoming film starring Prabhas at Ramoji Film City. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether the project is Fauzi or Spirit.
While the actor is hospitalised, fans continue to pray for his speedy recovery.
