Sharat Saxena He stepped into Bollywood in the 70s. Sharat, who played a supporting role in successful films like ‘Mr India’, ‘Tridev’, ‘Bagban’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, has also played a strong character in the famous serial ‘Mahabharata’. The tall and powerful actor was born on 17 August 1950 in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He did his schooling from Bhopal and studied engineering from Jabalpur, but his mind was not in technology but in acting. The actor, who celebrated his 72nd birthday, had come to Mumbai in 1972 to fulfill his dreams. Sharat may have turned 72 years old, but seeing his fitness, anyone can be deceived. But when he thought of making a career in films, his body came in the way.
Sharat Saxena Villain’s role or comedy, or any supporting character, looks different because of his health. Their initial phase was very difficult, Sharat, with a heavy body, worked hard to make a mark in the film industry and the result was that ‘Benam’ was cast in the film. Got a chance to work with Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee in this film. From the very first film, Sharat told that Bande Mein Hai Dum. After that there was no chance to look back.
Sharat Saxena entered the film industry after studying engineering.
Sharat Saxena has done 300 films
After debuting with ‘Benaam’, he worked in many films like ‘Dil Deewana’, ‘Agent Vinod’, ‘Kala Patthar’ as well as got offers from South and Punjabi films. Sharat, who has spent about 48 years in the film industry, has worked in more than 300 films. The actor had said in an interview that he did not get the position he should have got in Bollywood. When I was tough, I got more action roles and used to be like a punching bag in films. Hero would come and beat me up.
Sharat has a complaint with Bollywood
Not only this, Sharat Saxena also has a complaint with the film industry. Sharat had said in the interview that ‘there is no work for old people in this industry and we want work. The good roles that are written keeping in mind the elders are written keeping in mind Amitabh Bachchan. The scraping that remains comes to our part, which if we reject, then there is no work like us.
Sharat takes special care of fitness
Let us tell you that Sharat Saxena was seen in a strong role in Vidya Balan’s film ‘Lion’. Filmfare nomination was received for the villain role of Aamir Khan’s film ‘Ghulam’. The best part is that even though Sharat is 72 years old, he takes special care of his body and health.
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