Yashpal Sharma is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi-language cinema and theatre. He has also acted in Haryanvi cinema and Indian television, and is known for character roles in films such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), Lagaan (2001), Gangaajal (2003) and Apaharan (2005).
| Name | Yashpal Sharma |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor (film, television, theatre) |
| Primary industry | Hindi cinema |
| Other industries | Haryanvi cinema, Indian television, stage |
| Notable film | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003) as Randhir Singh |
| Notable production | Pagdi: The Honour (Haryanvi) |
| Major recognition | 62nd National Film Awards (for Pagdi: The Honour) |
Sharma has appeared in a range of Hindi films across mainstream and parallel cinema. He played Randhir Singh in Sudhir Mishra's Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003), a role for which he is widely recognised. His other notable Hindi film appearances include:
His Haryanvi-language film Pagdi: The Honour was honoured at the 62nd National Film Awards.
Sharma has worked in Indian television in both lead and recurring roles. He plays Don Rana in the Sony SAB sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (which began in 2008). He portrayed Kuwar Singh in Zee TV's Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, and earlier featured in Zee's Neeli Chhatri Waale.
Alongside his film and television work, Sharma is an active stage actor and continues to perform in live plays.
Sharma is regarded as a versatile character actor, with a body of work that spans commercial Hindi cinema, content-driven films, regional Haryanvi cinema and long-running Indian television. The recognition of Pagdi: The Honour at the National Film Awards highlighted his contribution to Haryanvi-language film production.