Summary
Ramanuj Sharma, popularly known as Anuj Sharma, is an Indian politician and film, stage and television personality in Chhattisgarhi cinema He is known for his talents in directing, acting, singing and stage shows. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2014, by having bestowed upon him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his services to the field of arts.[1] Ramanuj Sharma is the first film personality from Chhattisgarh to receive the Padma Shri award.[2]
Anuj Sharma | |
|---|---|
 Padmshree Anuj Sharma from Chhattisgarh. | |
| Member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anita Yogendra Sharma |
| Constituency | Dharsiwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1976 Bhatapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Dr. Smita Sharma |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Late Teken Lal Sharma Dehuti Sharma |
| Occupation | Indian film and television actor and director |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Website | http://www.anujsharma.in |
In June 2023, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Bhatapara Assembly constituency.
Biography edit
There are only three theatres in southern Chhattisgarh and the condition of the rest of the state is not good either. We need to reach a wider audience., Sharma on the state of movies in Chhattisgarh.[3]
Ramanuj Sharma was born on 15 May 1976, to Teken Lal Sharma and Dehuti Sharma, at Bhatapara in Raipur in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[4][5] He did his schooling at a local school in Bhatapara[5] and, later, secured a master's degree in history from the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.[4]
Anuj Sharma is married to Smita Sharma and lives with the couple and their children in Labhandi, Raipur. Earlier he lived in Sant Kabir Nagar, Raipur.[6]
Political career edit
In June 2023, Sharma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party from Bhatapara Assembly constituency. After this, in October, he got the ticket to contest elections from Dharsiwa Assembly constituency and became the MLA.[citation needed]
Film career edit
Anuj Sharma started acting and singing at the age of ten.[5] After a brief stint as the marketing executive at Godrej,[7][better source needed] Sharma made his debut in the 2000 film, Mor Chhaihan Bhuiyan,[8] considered to be the first of the modern era of Chhattisgarhi film history, which was till then at a nascent stage; the first of the Chhattisgarhi films was made only in 1965 and the second one in 1971.[5] The film became a commercial success.[9]
The success of the debut film elevated Anuj to stardom[9] which saw him making eight releases a year and 4 silver jubilee hits, the only lead actor to do so in Chhattisgarhi films.[5] The career, which featured successful movies like Maya,[9] Mister Tetkuram[10] and Mahu Diwana Tahu Diwani, also saw him getting the best actor award four times.[2] The prolificacy of his acting career also returned two of his films being released on the same day.[5] Sharma's films have been dubbed into many other languages such as Sambalpuri, Jharkhandi, Bundelkhandi, Gujarati, and Bhojpuri. He has also acted in a number of Bhojpuri films.[5]
Anuj Sharma has active presence on stage and television, with more than 300 stage shows in various parts of central India.[citation needed] He is also associated with UNICEF for the campaigns in Chhattisgarh.[citation needed] He has also performed as radio jockey in the National FM channel and was the first Chhattisgarhi compere.[citation needed] He has compered around 125 television shows so far.[5] He has also made advertisement and promotion films for the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and for other commercial institutions as well.[5]
A Chhattisgarhi folk singer by practice, Sharma is reported to be at ease singing all styles of Chhattisgarhi folk songs. He has over 100 video albums, has sung over 200 film and folk songs, and has composed music for 10 audio albums.[5] He also owns a music label called "Aaarug Music".[citation needed]
Filmography edit
- All films are in Chhattisgarhi language unless otherwise noted.
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (May 2022) |
Discography edit
- All songs are in Chhattisgarhi language unless otherwise noted.
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (May 2022) |
Awards and recognitions edit
Anuj (Ramanuj) Sharma was honoured by the Government of India by awarding him the Padma Shri, in 2014, in recognition of his efforts to the cause of art.[1] Anuj Sharma has also received many other awards such as:
Film awards
| Category | Film | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Actor | Mor Chhainha Bhuinya[8] | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2002 |
| Best Playback Singer | Angana | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2002 |
| Best Actor[2] | Mor Chhainha Bhuinya[8] | Government of Chhattisgarh | 2003 |
| Best Actor | Jhan Bhulav Maa Baap La | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2005 |
| Best Actor | Mahun Diwana Tahun Diwani | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2010 |
| Best Film | Mister Tetkuram[10] | Grandyara Ranjhanjhar Chhattisgarhi Cine Award | 2012 |
| Best Popular Actor | Mahun Diwana Tahun Diwani[27] | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2013
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Other awards
- Chhattisgarh Ratna Samman - Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur - 2013[2]
- Pratibha Samman - Chhattisgarh B. S. Central Committee - 2011
- Vipra Samman - Sarv Brahman Samaj - 2011[2]
- Toy Award - JCI Raipur Metro - 2011
- Young Communicator Award - International School of Business and Media - 2010
- Young Communicator Award - Symmbiosis Institute of Media and Communication - 2009
- Honour - Tamil Nadu Hindi Sahitya Academy[2]
Anuj Sharma was listed by the Times of India among the Kings of the Provinces when they published a special report in connection with the 100 years of Indian Cinema celebrations, placing him among the stalwarts of Indian cinema such as M. G. Ramachandran, N. T. Rama Rao and Mohanlal.[5]
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ "Daily Pioneer". Daily Pioneer. 3 April 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
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- ^ a b c "Mor Chhainha Bhuinya". IMDB. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ a b c "Times news". Times of India. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Mister Tetkuram". CG Film. 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Mor Chaiya Bhuiya Chhattisgarhi Movie Details, Star Cast, Videos, Songs". CGFilm.IN. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ also dubbed in Bhojpuri titled Ram Lakhan Jaisan Betwa Hamar in 2004
- ^ "Maya De De Maya Le Le Chhattisgarhi Movie Details, Star Cast". CGFilm.IN. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Mor Sang Chalav Chhattisgarhi Movie Details, Star Cast, Videos, Songs". CGFilm.IN. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ also dubbed in Bundelkhandi titled Moro Ghar Pariwar in 2010
- ^ "Mister Tetkuram". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
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- ^ "Raja Bhaiyya : Ek AawaraU". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Maar Dare Maya Ma Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 16 May 2022
- ^ "अमेरिका में धूम मचा रही छत्तीसगढ़ी फिल्म 'मार डारे मया म', दर्शकों में भारी उत्साह". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Mahun". CG Films. 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
