Yashpal Sharma (actor)
| Yashpal Sharma | |
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| Born | India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Bittu |
Yashpal Sharma ( यशपाल शर्मा ) is an Indian actor. He is best known for his role as Randhir Singh in Sudhir Mishra's 2003 Hindi movie Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, apart from Lagaan (2001), Gangaajal (2003), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005) and Singh is Kinng (2008) and his role as Kuwar Singh in Zee's Mera Naam Karegi Roshan.
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[edit] Early life and education
He was born and brought up in a lower-middle class family in Hisar, Haryana (Hindi: हिसार) in Haryana state. His father Prem Chand Sharma, worked for the Haryana Public Works Department (PWD) - Irrigation and Canal. Yashpal Sharma used to live in 'Nahar Colony' on Rajgargh Road in Hisar, India, along with his elder brother Ghanshyam Sharma. From a young age, he was interested in acting and used to actively organise and participate in Ramlila during Dasara (also called Navaratri) festivals.[1]
He graduated from the National School of Drama, Delhi in 1994.[2]
[edit] Career
After his graduation he joined the National School of Drama Repertory Company in Delhi, as an actor where he worked for about two years before moving to Mumbai in 1997.[2]
His first big break was Govind Nihlani's film, Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1992), which gave him a chance to act alongside actors like Jaya Bachchan and Nandita Das. He also started appearing in commercial films, like Shool and Arjun Pandit. However it was the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan (2001) which brought him to limelight, and thereafter he appeared in Gangajal (2003) and Ab Tak Chhappan. He has been regular in films of Shyam Benegal and Prakash Jha and continues to work as a stage actor in Mumbai.[2][3]
In 2010, he acted in Rage productions bilingual play, One on One.[4] and the play Lakeerein, written by Gulzar and directed by Salim Arif, opposite actor, Lubna Salim.,[5] and made his television debut with Mera Naam Karegi Roshan on Zee TV.[6]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Hindi films
- Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) .... Kaalia
- Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) (office in charge) (as Yash Paul Sharma)
- Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998) .... Laltu (Brati's comrade)
- Samar (1999)
- Shool (1999) .... Lalan Singh
- Arjun Pandit .... Shiva
- Pukar (2000).... .... Major Katar Singh
- Bawandar (2000) .... Sarju
- Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) .... Batsman/gang leader
- Avgat (2001) .... Inspector A. Tadlapurkar
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) .... Lakha
- Gunaah (2002) .... Parshuram
- Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003) .... Rudra Pratap Singh
- Chameli (Movie) (2003) .... DCP K.P. Singh
- Dhoop (2003) .... Inspector Ram Singh Malik
- Dum (2003) .... Babu Kasai
- Gangaajal (2003) .... Sunder Yadav
- Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003) .... Randhir Singh
- Asambhav (2004) .... Randit Parmar
- Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) .... Sub-Inspector Imtiaz Siiddiqui
- Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) .... Shankar Singh
- D (2005) .... Shabbir
- Yahaan (2005) .... Shakil Ahmed
- Amu (2005) .... Gobind
- Apaharan (2005) .... Gaya Singh
- Dhadkanein (2005)
- Bas Ek Pal (2006) .... Swamy
- Khanna & Iyer (2007)
- Benaam (2007)
- Aaja Nachle (2007)
- Anwar (2007) .... S.P. Tiwari
- Risk (2007) .... Arbaaz Bin Jamal
- Deshdrohi (2008) .... Baba Qadum
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) .... Ramsingh
- Singh Is Kinng (2008) .... Pankaj Udaas
- Sankat City (2009).... Pachisia
- Well Done Abba! (2009)..... Ramiyya - Police constable
- Mumbai Cutting (2010)
- Lamhaa (2010)....... Rauf
- Rivaaz (2010)
- Road, Movie (2010).... Waterlord
- Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011).....Bade
- Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai (upcoming)
- Jal (2012 film) (upcoming)
- F.O.S.L.A. (Frustrated One-sided Lovers' Association) (upcoming)
- Aarakshan (2011)
- Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande (2011) - Malik
- Television
- Mera Naam Karegi Roshan (2010)
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah(2011)
[edit] Telugu films
[edit] Awards and nominations
- 2004: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Gangaajal
[edit] References
- ^ "Sena harming Marathis’ interests: Yashpal". The Tribune. February 16, 2010. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100216/harplus.htm#7.
- ^ a b c "Bollywood actor keeps his love for theatre intact". The Tribune. January 5, 2010. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100105/harplus.htm#8.
- ^ "Being bad is hard work". The Hindu. September 23, 2010. http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article790724.ece.
- ^ "Kasab's trial goes on-stage". MiD DAY. 2010-01-26. http://www.mid-day.com/whatson/2010/jan/260110-Ajmal-Kasab-Bigg-Boss-Republic-Day-Yashpal-Sharma.htm.
- ^ A play'ful' eve for Lucknow 2010, December 1. The Times of India
- ^ Yashpal Sharma hopes to break mould with small screen debut india-forums.com, July 07, 2010.
- Subhash K. Jha (September 8, 2006). "Yashpal Sharma turns a good guy on screen". Bollywood Hungama. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2006/09/08/7794/index.html.
[edit] External links
- Yashpal Sharma at the Internet Movie Database
- "Yashpal Sharma". Bollywood Hungama. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/12283/index.html.
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