Rajesh Sharma recalls he had tears in his eyes when ‘superstar Akshay Kumar’ offered him food

Rajesh Sharma, who’s now a favorite face for the candy brother and father in most Hindi movies primarily based in middle-class set-ups, as soon as drove taxis to satisfy ends. Rajesh Sharma most lately featured in ZEE5 authentic movie Mrs Undercover by which he was seen as Radhika Apte’s boss. (Also learn: Mrs Undercover trailer: Housewife Radhika Apte is a hilarious ‘Family Woman’ spy)

Rajesh Sharma began his onscreen journey with Parineeta and gained nationwide fame when he featured as Kangana Ranaut’s brother in Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

Rajesh Sharma and Bollywood stars

In his interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Rajesh recalled working with Salman Khan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. “What can I even say about Salman Khan? My first film with him was Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Our team would provide lunch for us but Salman would always ask me to join him during lunch. Likewise, Akshay is also a foodie. I was eating on the sets of Laxmii when he called me and I walked up to him thinking ‘What did I do, why is he calling me’? He was offering me food as the shooting was in Mumbai and he got food from his home.I froze for a moment – this is a superstar offering me food!’ I actually had tears in my eyes at the time.”

Rajesh drove taxis

Rajesh additionally stated that he misplaced his father when he was simply 20 and had already developed a love and fervour for performing. The tasks of all the household, and bearing the bills of his sister fell on his shoulders and he was compelled to pursue some job that would assist him cash and transfer away from theatre.

“(Before his death) I never helped dad as I was not interested in that work. I was obsessed with acting and could see nothing else. Also, getting jobs in the IT sector was not as easy back then. My friend had an eatery – Bachchan Singh Dhaba – in Kolkata and he had two cars that he gave to me and I drove taxis to earn the money that we needed.”

Rajesh’s love for performing

Rajesh additional stated that he began incomes cash for the household and issues improved. However, he additionally stated that he by no means gave up performing. He continued his rehearsals and theatre work when he got here dwelling after 5.30pm every day.

Some of the latest movies that featured Rajesh embody Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. He additionally labored with Sushant Singh Rajput in MS Dhoni.