Murali Sharma
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1972-08-09
    • Born Place: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Also Known As:

    మురళీ శర్మ, Murli Sharma

Murali Sharma

Murali Sharma is a highly versatile Indian actor known for his extensive work across various film industries, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, and Malayalam. Born on August 9, 1972, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, he was raised in Mumbai and completed his bachelor's degree before honing his craft at the Roshan Taneja Acting School. He began his career in the late 1990s with television shows like Paltan, where he played the lead role of Col. R.S. Sajwan, and appeared in popular series such as Aahat and Special Squad. His film debut came in 2002 with Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, but he gained widespread national recognition for his breakout role as Captain Khan in the 2004 blockbuster Main Hoon Na. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has appeared in over 130 films, often portrayed as an authoritative figure or a sophisticated antagonist. In the Telugu film industry, Sharma became a household name following his powerful performance in Athidhi (2007), which earned him the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Villain. He has since become a staple in major South Indian productions, with acclaimed roles in movies like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), for which he received the SIIMA Award and Filmfare Award South for Best Supporting Actor. His filmography includes major hits like the Golmaal series, Singham, Dabangg, Badlapur, and Saaho. In addition to his acting accolades, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by New Life Theological University in 2021 for his contributions to society. In his personal life, he has been married to actress Ashwini Kalsekar since 2009. Known as a polyglot, he is fluent in five languages—Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, and Tamil—and continues to be one of the most sought-after character actors in Indian cinema with recent and upcoming projects like Guntur Kaaram and Jaat.

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