Personal details
- Birth Date: 1967-01-01
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Hisar, Haryana, India
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Yashpal Sharma, born January 1, 1967, in Hisar, Haryana—man, this guy’s carved out his own little corner in Indian cinema. You probably recognize him from some absolute bangers: Lagaan (seriously, who hasn’t seen that?), Gangaajal, and the quirky Neeli Chatri Waale. He’s not just an actor who pops up in the background; he’s got this knack for grabbing attention, whether he’s playing a no-nonsense cop or just being the guy you love to hate. His vibe is super grounded, maybe because of his roots—Hisar isn’t exactly Bollywood central, you know? Yet, he’s made it, chipping away at roles until the industry had to sit up and notice. Sharma’s versatility is wild—one minute he’s sweating it out on a cricket field with Aamir Khan in Lagaan, the next, he’s tangled in the gritty chaos of Gangaajal. That’s not even mentioning his comedy chops in Neeli Chatri Waale, where he just rolls with the punches. He’s not trapped in one genre or typecast, which is honestly pretty rare. Off-screen, he’s married to Pratibha Sharma, keeping things pretty tight-lipped about his personal life. Not much tabloid drama, just the work. You get the sense he cares more about the craft than the glitz, which is refreshing in an age of Insta-fame. The guy just keeps showing up, putting in the work, making even minor characters memorable. If you’re into Indian cinema and you spot his name in the credits, you know you’re in for something solid.
movies triviannBack in 2016, at the Whatashort Independent International Film Festival, he snagged the ‘best actor’ award for his role in the short film ‘Moksha.’ And look, this wasn’t just some random win—‘Moksha’ was directed by Aly Rana, so you know it had some serious creative juice behind it. Not a lot of actors can say they’ve walked away with a trophy from a festival that’s all about shining a spotlight on indie talent. People who follow the indie circuit still talk about that performance because it was raw, emotional, and totally unfiltered—not your typical mainstream fluff. Honestly, if you haven’t seen ‘Moksha,’ you’re missing out on a slice of cinema that’s way more powerful than its short run-time would have you believe. That festival win basically put his name on the map for anyone who actually cares about acting craft and not just box-office numbers.
January 1, 1967
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hisar, Haryana, India
58 years old