Anuj (Ramanuj) Sharma
| Anuj Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Born |
15 May 1976 Bhatapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Other names | Ramanuj Sharma |
| Occupation | Indian film and television actor and director |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Smita Sharma |
| Children | 2 Daughters Anumita Sharma & Aarug Sharma |
| Parent(s) |
Teken Lal Sharma Dehuti Sharma |
| Awards |
Padma Shri Best Actor Best Singer Chhattisgarh Ratna Samman |
| Website | http://www.anujsharma.in |
Ramanuj Sharma, popularly known as Anuj Sharma, is an Indian film, stage and television personality. He is known for his multifarious talents in directing, acting, singing and stage shows compering. 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]
Biography
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., Says Anuj Sharma about the state of movies in Chhattisgarh.[3]
Ramanuj Sharma, generally considered as the first superstar of Chhattisgarhi films,[4][5] was born on 15 May 1976, to Teken Lal Sharma and Dehuti Sharma, at Bhatapara in Raipur in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[6] He did his schooling at a local school in Bhatapara[4] and, later, secured a Master's degree in History from the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.[6]
Anuj Sharma is married to Dr. Smita Sharma and the couple lives at Sant Kabir Nagar in Raipur.[6]
Career
Anuj Sharma started acting and singing at the age of ten.[4] After a brief stint as the marketing executive at Godrej,[5] Sharma made his debut in the 2000 film, Mor Chhaihan Bhuiyan,[7] 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.[4] The film became a huge commercial success,[5][8] running for 27 consecutive weeks at one cinema, eclipsing the then record for consecutive shows.[4] The film was screened at two cinemas for a week at eight shows a day, a record reported to be standing till now.[4]
The success of the debut film elevated Anuj to stardom[8] which saw him making eight releases a year and 4 silver jubilee hits, the only lead actor to do so in Chhattisgarhi films.[4] The career, which featured successful movies like Maya,[8] Mr Tetkuram[9] and Mohu Diwana Tuhu 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.[4] 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.[4]
Anuj Sharma has active presence on stage and television, with more than 300 stage shows in various parts of central India. He is also associated with UNICEF for the campaigns in Chhattisgarh. He has also performed as radio jockey in the National FM channel and was the first Chhattisgarhi compere. He has compered around 125 television shows so far.[4] He has also made advertisiement and promotion films for the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board and for other commercial institutions as well.[4]
A Chhattisgarhi folk singer by practice, Sharma is reported to be at ease singing all styles of Chhattisgarhi folk songs. He has cut over 100 video albums, has sung over 200 film and folk songs, and has composed music for 10 audio albums.[4]
Filmography
Anuj Sharma's filmography reads as:[10]
- Mor Chhaihan Bhuiyan (2000)[7]
- Mayaa De De Mayaa Le Le (2001)
- Mor Sang Chalav (2001)
- Angna (2001)
- Mai Ke Maryada (2002)
- Tor Sang Jeena Sangi Tor Sang Marna (2003)
- Jhan Bhulav Ma Bap La (2003)
- Ram Lakhan Jaisan Betwa Hamar (2004)
- Hamar Dulahaniya Bade Paise Wali (2006)
- Raghubeer (2007)
- Kishan Arjun (2008)
- Mayaa (2009)
- Bidhi Ke Bidhan (2010)
- Bhanwar (2010)
- Samyar Khel (2010)
- Mor Karam Mor Dharam (2010)
- Moro Ghar Pariwar (2010)
- Mayaa De De Mayaaru (2010)
- Turi Number One (2010)
- Mahun Deewana Tahun Deewani (2010)[11]
- Hero Number One (2010)
- Sajana Mor (2011)
- Mister Tekuram (2011)[9]
- Ajab Jingi Gajab Jingi (2011)
- Mor Man Ke Meet (2013)
- Phulwari (2013)
- Jai Ma Shakambari (2014)
Phoolkunwar, Main Tore Haogevn, both in Chhattisgarhi and Shooter in Bhojpuri are his forthcoming films.[10] He was also the story writer and producer for the 2011 film, Mister Tetkuram.[9][10]
Awards and recognitions
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:[10]
Film awards[10]
| Category | Film | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Actor | Mor Chhainha Bhuinya[7] | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2002 |
| Best Playback Singer | Angana | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2002 |
| Best Actor[2] | Mor Chhainha Bhuinya[7] | Government of Chhattisgarh | 2003 |
| Best Actor | Jhan Bhulav Ma La | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2005 |
| Best Actor | Mahun Diwana Tahun Diwani | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2010 |
| Best Film | Mister Tetkuram[9] | Grandyara Ranjhanjhar Chhattisgarhi Cine Award | 2012 |
| Best Popular Actor | Mahun Diwana Tahun Diwani[11] | Chhattisgarh Film Awards | 2013
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Other awards
- Chhattisgarh Ratna Samman - Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur - 2013[2][10]
- Pratibha Samman - Chhattisgarh B. S. Central Committee - 2011[10]
- Vipra Samman - Sarv Brahman Samaj - 2011[2]
- Toy Award - JCI Raipur Metro - 2011[10]
- Young Communicator Award - International School of Business and Media - 2010[10]
- Young Communicator Award - Symmbiosis Institute of Media and Communication - 2009[10]
- 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.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Padma Awards Announced". Circular. Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Hitawada". Hitawada. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ↑ "Daily Pioneer". Daily Pioneer. 3 April 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Anuj Sharma". Anuj Sharma. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Superstar". Pagelous. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 "CG Film". CG Film. 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mor Chhainha Bhuinya". IMDB. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Times news". Times of India. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mister Tetkuram". CG Film. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Filmography". Anuj Sharma. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Mahun". CG Films. 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
External links
- "Receiving Padma Shri from the President of India". You Tube video. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- "Discography". Stafa. 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- "ETV interview". ETV. 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- "News Report". CG 04. 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2014.