B. N. Sharma

B. N. Sharma (Badri 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

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