Actor
Murli Sharma
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
2002 – Present
Murli Sharma Biography
Murli Sharma Basic Information
- Full Name: Murli Sharma
- Date of Birth: August 9, 1972
- Age: 53 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
Profession
- Occupation: Actor
- Industry: Bollywood (Hindi), Tollywood (Telugu), also worked in Tamil, Kannada, and Marathi films
- Years Active: 2002 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black (now salt & pepper)
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Ashwini Kalsekar (Actress)
- Hobbies: Acting, watching films, traveling
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Bollywood debut with Dil Vil Pyar Vyar and Raaz |
| 2004 | Gained recognition with Main Hoon Na |
| 2007 | Won Nandi Award for Best Villain for Athidhi (Telugu debut success) |
| 2010 | Popular role as ACP Malik in Dabangg |
| 2011 | Strong performance in Singham as DSP Satyam Patkar |
| 2015 | Notable role in critically acclaimed film Badlapur |
| 2016 | Became prominent supporting actor in Telugu cinema with multiple releases |
| 2018 | Appeared in hit films like Bhaagamathie and Agnyaathavaasi |
| 2019 | Played key role in big-budget film Saaho |
| 2020 | Major success with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |
| 2021 | Won SIIMA Award & Filmfare Award (Telugu) for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2022 | Featured in pan-India films Radhe Shyam and Major |
| 2023 | Continued dominance with multiple Telugu hits like Ravanasura and Kushi |
| 2024 | Featured in big projects like Guntur Kaaram and Devara: Part 1 |
| 2025 | Appearing in upcoming films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu |
| 2026 | Continues active career with projects like Vishnu Vinyasam |
Recent Activity
- Actively working in both Hindi and Telugu film industries as of early 2026
- Celebrated 20th wedding anniversary with wife Ashwini Kalsekar in March 2026
- Spotted publicly in the city in January 2026, gaining media attention
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Nandi Award | Athidhi | Won |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | SIIMA Award | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor (Telugu) | Filmfare Award | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Won |
About Murli Sharma
Murli Sharma is an Indian actor known for supporting and villain roles in Hindi and South Indian films.
He is married to actress Ashwini Kalsekar.
He is famous for intense roles, especially as police officers and antagonists.
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo is one of his most popular films.
He has worked in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Marathi films.