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Badri Nath Sharma | |
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Born | Bharathgarh, Punjab, India | 23 August 1956
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1985–present |
B. N. Sharma is an Indian actor. [1] [2] He began his career in a Punjabi soap, Jeb Katre on Jalandhar Doordarshan and comedy serial Flop Show. He is known for his roles in such films as Mahaul Theek Hai , Jatt and Juliet and Carry On Jatta . [2]
B. N. Sharma (Bhola Nath Sharma) is an actor in the Punjabi film industry. He was born in Ropar and raised in Delhi in a family originally from Gujranwala. Although his parents wished for him to pursue a career in engineering, he moved to Chandigarh in 1972 and served in the Punjab Police department while pursuing a career in acting after developing a love for theater. During his service as a constable he completed 40-45 movies. He has 3 sons (triplet) and a daughter. [2]
He began his acting career with a negative character in Jalandhar Doordarshan's Punjabi soap Jeb Katre (Pocket Pickers) in 1985. [1] [2] His first movie was Vaisakhi (1987), which was a hit. He acted as a recurring and different character in hit series Flop Show in 1989. He later collaborated with Jaspal Bhatti in other ventures like Ulta Pulta and Full Tension. He had a minor role in anti corruption comic film Mahaul Theek Hai (1999) followed by major roles in over 70 Punjabi films. His recent hits include Jatt and Juliet , the quasi-sequel Jatt and Juliet 2 and Carry on Jatta . [1] Sharma won the Best Actor in a Comic Role award at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards. [2]
He has been acclaimed by directors for the perfection he puts in his work.
"I was so fascinated by acting that I wanted to become a part of it at any cost," Sharma told Punjabi Mania. "I remember when I was a kid (even before I started going school), I used to buy a flute from a balloon seller and play it. Now I realize that it was an art. As my father was quite rigid I had to take the extreme step and now with the hard work and love of all I am doing well."
During an interview with Punjabi Mania, Sharma also stated: "I just think that the Punjab government must do something fruitful for Punjabi cinema too like they are doing in promotion of sports which is a good thing too. Punjabi cinema is doing wonders now and our government must contribute something to make it internationally renowned." Archived 6 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Language |
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1971 | Badnam Farishte | Qamar Narvi | Child Star | Hindi | |
1979 | Surakksha | Ravikant Nagaich | Background sound editor | Hindi | |
1985 | Raajniti | Thakur Tapasvi | Hindi | ||
1990 | Rani Kokilan | Rasalu | Lalit Behl | TV film | Punjabi |
Jatt Punjab Daa | Qaidon Chacha | Yograj Singh | Punjabi | ||
1999 | Mahaul Theek Hai | Billu Bakra | Jaspal Bhatti | Punjabi | |
2001 | Gadar Ek Prem Katha | Officer at Pakistan Embassy | Anil Sharma | Hindi | |
2012 | Jatt & Juliet | Gunoshan Singh Chawla | Anurag Singh | Punjabi | |
Carry on Jatta | Inspector Sikandar Singh Tiwana | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | ||
2013 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | Gunoshan Singh Chawla | Anurag Singh | Punjabi | |
Aashiqui Not Allowed | Billu Bakra | Rakesh Dhawan | Punjabi | ||
2014 | Ishq Brandy | King Don | Amit Prasher | Punjabi | |
Marriage Da Garriage | Paana | Punjabi | |||
Bhaji in Problem | Bhawalpuria Jeweller | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | ||
2016 | Ardaas (film) | Subedar Saab | Gippy Grewal | Punjabi | |
Vaisakhi List | Sub-inspector Bahadur Singh | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | ||
Aatishbazi Ishq | Punjabi | ||||
2017 | Manje Bistre | Sureela | Baljit Singh Deo | Punjabi | |
2018 | Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua | Aneja Halwai | Ksshitij Chaudhary | Punjabi | |
Raduaa | Nav Bajwa | Punjabi | |||
Carry on Jatta 2 | Billu Bansal | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | ||
Mar Gaye Oye Loko | Doctor | Simerjit Singh | Punjabi | ||
2019 | Uda Aida | Jagtar Singh | Ksshitij Chaudhary | Punjabi | |
Munda Faridkotia | Mubaaraq | Mandeep Singh Chahal | |||
Rabb Da Radio 2 | Mistri Mama | Sharan Art | |||
2021 | Kade Haan Kade Naa | Sunil Thakur | Punjabi | ||
Teeja Punjab | Sarpanch | Amberdeep Singh | Punjabi | ||
2022 | Galwakdi | Jagteshwar's Father | Sharan Art | Punjabi | |
2023 | Gol Gappe | Nathuram | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | |
2023 | Carry on Jatta 3 | Bansal | Smeep Kang | Punjabi | |
2023 | Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi | TBA | Smeep Kang | Yet to be released | Punjabi |
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