Yashpal Sharma (actor)
| Yashpal Sharma | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 1, 1967 Hisar, Haryana, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Other names | Bittu |
| Spouse(s) | Pratibha Sharma |
Yashpal Sharma 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), Singh is Kinng (2008) and Rowdy Rathore (2012). He played Kuwar Singh in Zee's Mera Naam Karegi Roshan. Yashpal is also a stage actor and appears in live plays. He now stars in Zee's Neeli Chhatri Waale.
Early life and education
He was born and brought up in a lower-middle-class family in Hisar, Haryana (Hindi: हिसार). 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, 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, Mandi House New Delhi in 1994.[2]
Career
After his graduation he joined the National School of Drama Repertory Company in Delhi, 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 (1998), which gave him a chance to act alongside 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]
He made his television debut with Mera Naam Karegi Roshan on Zee TV in 2010.Then he played a cameo role in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on SAB TV in 2011.He is returning on television as lead role as Bhagwandas with Neeli Chhatri Waale on Zee TV in 2014. His upcoming film as lead is Das Capital directed by Rajen Kothari.
He briefly appeared in a short documentary The Facebook Generation. produced by Blue Strike Productions and Dev Samaj Modern School and directed by Sahil Bhardwaj. The film competed in Reel to Real film making competition at Harmony 2012 organised by The Global Education and Leadership Foundation and was among the top 10 finalists.
Filmography
- 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
- Aalavandhan (2001) as Terrorist Gul
- 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
- Amma (2003) as Raghunath
- 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)
- Lakshyam (2007) as Section Shankar
- 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
- Monica ... Public Prosecutor Mathur
- Rowdy Rathore (2012) ... Inspector Vishal Sharma
- Sooper Se Ooper (2012) Film (2012)
- Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) ... Singer in a band
- Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)
- The Facebook Generation (2012)
- Ajoba (2013 film) (upcoming Marathi film)
- Jatt James Bond (2014 Punjabi film)
- Manjunath (Film) (2014) ... Golu Goyal
- Geetiyan (Film) (2013 Dogri Film Jammu) ... Golu Goyal
- Television
- Mera Naam Karegi Roshan (2010)
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2011)
- Neeli Chhatri Waale (2014)
Awards and nominations
- 2004: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Gangaajal
- 2004: Nominated: IIFA Best Performance in a Negative Role for Gangaajal
- 2004: Nominated: Screen Weekly Awards for Gangaajal
- 2004: Nominated: Zee Cine Awards for Gangaajal
References
- ↑ "Sena harming Marathis’ interests: Yashpal". The Tribune. February 16, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Bollywood actor keeps his love for theatre intact". The Tribune. January 5, 2010.
- ↑ "Being bad is hard work". The Hindu. September 23, 2010.
- ↑ "Kasab's trial goes on-stage". MiD DAY. 2010-01-26.
- ↑ A play'ful' eve for Lucknow 2010, December 1. The Times of India
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1004985/awards?ref_=nm_awd
- Subhash K. Jha (September 8, 2006). "Yashpal Sharma turns a good guy on screen". Bollywood Hungama.