Overview
Anuj Sharma is an Indian actor and politician associated primarily with Chhattisgarhi cinema and television. He is among the recognisable faces of the regional film industry of Chhattisgarh, popularly known as Chhollywood, and has also engaged in public life as a politician.
Key facts
| Name | Anuj Sharma |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor, television personality, politician |
| Primary industry | Chhattisgarhi cinema (Chhollywood) |
| Languages of work | Chhattisgarhi, Hindi |
| Country | India |
Background
Sharma works principally in the Chhattisgarhi-language film industry, which is centred in and around Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The industry, often referred to as Chhollywood, produces films rooted in the language, folk traditions, music, and social settings of the Chhattisgarh region. Television and stage performances form a related strand of his work.
Career
Cinema and television
Sharma has appeared as a lead actor in a number of Chhattisgarhi feature films and television productions. His work has contributed to the visibility of regional cinema within Chhattisgarh and among the Chhattisgarhi-speaking diaspora in neighbouring states.
Public life
Alongside his acting career, Sharma has been active in politics, identifying publicly as a politician in addition to his work as a performer.
Significance
As a performer associated with Chhattisgarhi cinema, Sharma is part of a generation of actors who helped expand the reach of regional film and television production after the formation of the state of Chhattisgarh in 2000. The industry has played a role in promoting the Chhattisgarhi language and cultural identity through popular media.