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and

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. He is known for his roles in such films as ''

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'', ''

Jatt and Juliet ''Jatt & Juliet'' is an Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Darshan Singh Grewal and Gunbir Singh Sidhu. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh opposite Neeru Bajwa. It was released to theaters on 29 ...

'' and ''

Carry On Jatta ''Carry On Jatta'' is a 2012 Indian Punjabi comedy film directed by Smeep Kang and starring Gippy Grewal, and Mahie Gill. The film released on 27 July 2012. This movie was remade in Odia in 2015 as ''Pilata Bigidigala'', in Telugu in 2016 as '' ...

''.

Personal life

B.N. Sharma(Badri Nath Sharma) is an actor in the Punjabi film industry. He was born in Ropar and raised in

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in a family originally from

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. Although his parents wished for him to pursue a career in engineering, he moved to

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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.

Career

He began his acting career with a negative character in

's Punjabi soap ''Jeb Katre'' (''Pocket Pickers'') in 1985. His first movie was ''Vaisakhi'' (1987), which was a hit. He acted as a recurring and different character in hit series

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 ''

'' (1999) followed by major roles in over 70 Punjabi films. His recent hits include ''

'', the quasi-sequel ''

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'' and ''

Carry on Jatta ''Carry On Jatta'' is a 2012 Indian Punjabi comedy film directed by Smeep Kang and starring Gippy Grewal, and Mahie Gill. The film released on 27 July 2012. This movie was remade in Odia in 2015 as ''Pilata Bigidigala'', in Telugu in 2016 as '' ...

''. Sharma won the Best Actor in a Comic Role award at the PTC Punjabi Film Awards. 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.

Selected filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, B.N. 1965 births Living people 21st-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors from Punjab, India Male actors in Punjabi cinema Male actors from Delhi Punjabi people Punjabi Hindus Punjabi Brahmins