Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Sharat Saxena
11/09/2026
Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, 76, underwent a six-hour spine surgery and was recovering at home by September 2026. He shared photos of his hospital stay and return home on Instagram, saying he would no longer need a walking stick. Fellow actors, including Tisca Chopra and Anup Soni, sent him well-wishes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sharat Saxena |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 16 inches |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Jabalpur Engineering College |
| Degree | Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Shobha Saxena |
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Family
| Spouse | Shobha Saxena |
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Career
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| Notable Films |
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| Total Films | 250+ Hindi films across multiple languages including Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil | ||||
| Career Start | Early 1970s | ||||
| TV Roles | Played Kichaka in Mahabharat | ||||
| Recent Role | Appeared in the Chiranjeevi-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sharat Saxena pursued acting after graduating as an engineer in Mumbai. | |
| 2. In 1998, he received a 'Filmfare Best Villain Award' nomination for his role in 'Ghulam.' | |
| 3. Throughout his career, he has performed in over 500 action sequences. | |
| 4. Ashok Kumar, a renowned actor, became Sharat Saxena's fan after seeing him on a TV show. | |
| 5. Sharat Saxena is passionate about fitness. | |
| 6. His first paycheck was INR 250 for a shelved movie starring Neetu Singh, which took 6 years to complete. | |
| 7. Aamir Khan suggested his name for Ghulam after watching him in the Mithun Chakraborty film Boxer. | |
| 8. Until 1990, he was primarily cast as a villain, but from the late 1990s onwards he transitioned to supporting and comic roles, often playing fathers or uncles. |
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