Ramanuj Sharma (born 15 May 1976), popularly known as Anuj Sharma, is an Indian politician and film, stage and television personality in Chhattisgarhi cinema He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2014, for his services in the field of arts.

[4][5] He did his schooling at Bhatapara[5] and later, secured a master's degree in history from the Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.

[5] Some of his movies like Maya,[10] Mister Tetkuram[11] and Mahu Diwana Tahu Diwani, were a big success and got him best actor award four times.

[citation needed] He has also performed as radio jockey in the National FM channel and was the first Chhattisgarhi compere.

[13] 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.

Other awards 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.