Indian actor Yashpal Sharma mostly performs in plays and films in the Hindi language. Aside from Lagaan (2001), Gangaajal (2003), Ab Tak Chhappan (2004), Apaharan (2005), Lakshyam (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Aarakshan (2011), Rowdy Rathore (2012), and Ayothi (2023), he is most known for his performance as Randhir Singh in Sudhir Mishra’s 2003 Hindi film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi.
In addition, he portrayed Don Rana in several episodes of the well-liked SAB TV sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008–present). In Mera Naam Karegi Roshan on Zee, he portrayed Kuwar Singh. Yashpal performs in live performances as a stage performer as well. He previously acted in Neeli Chhatri Waale on Zee. At the 62nd National Film Awards, the Haryanvi film Pagdi: The Honour took home a prize.
Life and Education
In the Indian state of Haryana, Sharma was born and raised in a lower middle-class household in Hisar. He had a passion for performing since he was young and would actively plan and take part in Ramlila during the Dasara (also known as Navaratri) celebrations.
In 1994, he received his diploma from the National School of Drama, Mandi House, New Delhi. He then went on to work with writer and director Ramji Bali on the main part in his theater play franchise, Koi Baat Chale.
Bollywood Career
Following graduating, he worked for roughly two years in Delhi with the National School of Drama Repertory Company before relocating to Mumbai in 1997.
His first major break came from acting with Jaya Bachchan and Nandita Das in Govind Nihlani’s 1998 film Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa. Additionally, he began making appearances in commercial films like as Arjun Pandit and Shool. But it was the 2001 film Lagaan, which was nominated for an Academy Award, that put him on the map. He next starred in Ab Tak Chhappan and Gangajal (2003). He continues to perform on stage in Mumbai and has starred frequently in films with Shyam Benegal and Prakash Jha.
He performed with actor Lubna Salim in the multilingual drama One on One by Rage Productions and the play Lakeerein, which was written by Gulzar and directed by Salim Arif, in 2010.
In 2010, he made his Zee TV debut in Mera Naam Karegi Roshan. Then, in 2011, he appeared in a brief appearance on SAB TV’s Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He played a big part in Dev Anand’s Chargesheet the same year, which ended up being the seasoned actor’s final motion picture before he passed away.
Yashpal Sharma during the “Neeli Chhatri Waale” television series premiere
In 2014, Sharma made a comeback to television, costarring alongside Neeli Chhatri Waale as Bhagwandas on Zee TV.Das Capital, which is helmed by Rajen Kothari, is his next big picture.
He had a brief appearance in the short documentary The Facebook Generation, which was directed by Sahil Bhardwaj and produced by Blue Strike Productions and Dev Samaj Modern School. The video was one of the top 10 finalists in The Global Education and Leadership Foundation’s Reel to Real filmmaking competition at Harmony 2012.
He authored and directed a biography on the Haryanvi poet Pandit Lakhmi Chand before turning to filmmaking.
Yashpal Sharma All Movie
| Film | Role | Year |
| Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa Shool Arjun Pandit | Laltu Lalan Singh Shiva | 1998 |
| Samar | Ramesh Singh | 1999 |
| Pukar Bawandar | Major Katar Singh Sarju | 2000 |
| Aalavandhan / Abhay Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Avgat Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India | The Kashmiri terrorist Batsman/gang leader Inspector A. Tadlapurkar Lakha | 2001 |
| Gunaah | Parshuram | 2002 |
| Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Chameli Dhoop Amma Dum Gangaajal Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Rudra Pratap Singh DCP K.P. Singh Inspector Ram Singh Malik Raghunath Babu Kasai Sunder Yadav Randhir Singh | 2003 |
| Asambhav Ab Tak Chhappan | Randit Parmar Sub-Inspector Imtiaz Siiddiqui | 2004 |
| Kisna: The Warrior Poet D Yahaan Amu Apaharan Dhadkanein | Shankar Singh Shabbir Shakil Ahmed Gobind Gaya Singh | 2005 |
| Bas Ek Pal | Swamy | 2006 |
| Khanna & Iyer Benaam Aaja Nachle Lakshyam Anwar Risk | Inspector Sahib Section Shankar S.P. Tiwari Arbaaz Bin Jamal | 2007 |
| Tashan Deshdrohi Welcome to Sajjanpur Singh Is Kinng | ACP Kuldeep Singh Hooda Baba Qadum Ramsingh Pankaj Udaas | 2008 |
| Sankat City Well Done Abba! | Pachisia Ramiyya – Police constable | 2009 |
| Mumbai Cutting Don Seenu Lamhaa Rivaaz Road, Movie Yeh Sunday Kyun Aata Hai | Baiju Rauf Inspector Sadanand Pathak Waterlord | 2010 |
| Yeh Saali Zindagi Aarakshan Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande Monica Chargesheet | Badey Shambhu Kaka Malik Public Prosecutor Mathur Suraj | 2011 |
| Jal Chakradhaar Rowdy Rathore Sooper Se Ooper Gangs of Wasseypur Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal Oass | Ramkhiladi Yogiraj Chaudhary Inspector Vishal Sharma Bhairu Singer in a band Mahkoo John | 2012 |
| Ajoba Singh Saab The Great Geetiyan | Lallan Singh | 2013 |
| Jatt James Bond Manjunath Pagdi The Honour | Bant Mistri Golu Goyal Police Officer | 2014 |
| Aisa Yeh Jahaan Mukhtiar Chadha | Nalia Kai Chidi Hussain | 2015 |
| Sardaar Ji 2 Chinese Bhassad Bahniman | Teja TT Bhaiyya | 2016 |
| Hameer Tubelight Toofan Singh Game Over Panchlait Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai Journey of Bhangover | Hameer Major Rajbir Tokas Arvind Ram Inspector Pandurang Kadam Sarpanch Naginaa Mahto | 2017 |
| Bharat Ane Nenu S. P. Chauhan | Manohar Rao Jai Singh | 2018 |
| Family of Thakurganj Fagun Haway | Sajjan Singh Zamsed | 2019 |
| Das Capital: Gulamon Ki Rajdhani | Purushottam Ram | 2020 |
| Dada Lakhmi Bunty Aur Babli 2 | Lakhmi Chand Chutwa Chaubey | 2021 |
| Ayothi The Great Indian Family The Rise of Sudarshan Chakra | Balram Pandit Jagannath Mishra Chandgi Ram | 2023 |
Television Show
| Year | Name | Role |
| 2001 | Ssshhhh…Koi Hai | Jaspal |
| 2010 | Mera Naam Karegi Roshan | Kunwar Kuldeep Singh |
| 2011 | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah | Don Kuldeep Singh Rana |
| 2014–2015 | Neeli Chhatri Waale | Bhagwan Das Chaubey |
Short Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2016 | Sanyog Moksha | Asif security guard |
| 2017 | Carbon Mukti | Bhai selling oxygen General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi |
| 2018 | Kaagpanth | Iqbal |
| 2020 | Khayali Pulao | Handball coach |
Web series
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2020 | Your Honor PariWar A Simple Murder Chitthi | Pandit Mahipal Narayan Pandit Ravi Asthana |
| 2023 | Kaalkoot | Sattu Yadav |
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
- 2022: Won: 68th National Film Awards
- Dada Lakhmi in Best Feature Film in Haryanvi
