Actor Yashpal Sharma is predominantly employed in theatre and films produced in the Hindi language. Apart 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 role 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 the Zee series Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, he portrayed Kuwar Singh. Yashpal performs in live plays as a stage actor as well. He previously starred in Neeli Chhatri Waale on Zee. At the 62nd National Film Awards, the Haryanvi film Pagdi: The Honour took home the prize.
Childhood and schooling
In the Indian state of Haryana, Sharma was born and raised in a lower middle class family in the city of Hisar. His interest in acting dates back to his early years. He used to actively plan and take part in Ramlila during Dasara (also known as Navaratri) festivals.
In 1994, he received his diploma from the National School of Drama, Mandi House, New Delhi. He co-wrote and co-directed the theater play franchise Koi Baat Chale, which he starred in.
Career
He worked for the National School of Drama Repertory Company in Delhi for about two years after graduating 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 Hazar Chaurasi Ki Maa. Additionally, he began to feature in commercial films, such as Arjun Pandit and Hoodl. But it was the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan (2001) that made him famous; he then starred in Gangajal (2003) and Ab Tak Chhappan. He has acted frequently in movies starring Prakash Jha and Shiyam Benegal and is still employed in Mumbai as a stage actor.
He performed in the bilingual plays One on One[6] by Rage Productions and Lakeerein, which was written by Gullar and helmed by Salim Arif, in 2010 alongside Lubna Salim
In 2010, he made his Zee TV debut in the series 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 that same year, which ended up being the seasoned actor’s final motion picture before he passed away.
Yashpal Sharma at the “Neeli Chhatri Waale” television series premiere
In 2014, Sharma made a comeback to television, sharing the lead role of Bhagwandas on Zee TV alongside Neeli Chhatri Waale.[Reference required]Das Capital, which is helmed by Rajen Kothari, is the film in which he will star.
He made 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 film was one of the top 10 finalists in The Global Education and Leadership Foundation’s Reel to Real filmmaking competition at Harmony 2012
He wrote and directed a biopic on the Haryanvi poet Pandit Lakhmi Chand before turning to filmmaking.