B. N. Sharma

Badri Nath Sharma
B. N. Sharma
Born (1956-08-23) 23 August 1956 (age 68)
Bharathgarh, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India
OccupationActor
Years active1985–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]

Personal life

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 Punjabi Hindu Brahmin family originally from Gujranwala who migrated in 1947 during Partition of India. 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]

Career

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." [1] Archived 6 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Director Notes Language
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

References

  1. ^ a b c Brar Talwar, Disney (3 August 2012). "Screened to perfection". Hindustan Times. Chandigarh. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Know the man: B.N. Sharma". PunjabiMania.com. 5 December 2012. Archived from the original on 6 July 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.