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. Ramanuj Sharma is the first film personality from Chhattisgarh to receive the Padma Shri award. He was born on 15 May 1976 in Bhatapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Anuj obtained his school education from small town Bhatapara and post graduated from Raipur. From the age of 10 years he started singing and acting. Since then both of these became his passion. He is basically a Chhattisgarhi folk singer, reputed for singing of all the styles and verities of Chhattisgarhi folk songs. From the beginning till date his stage shows are the most crowded events in Chhattisgarh region. Anuj has given over 400 stage shows in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh and throughout the Chhattisgarh state. Anuj is the most popular actor, singer, composer, stage designer, script writer, director and producer. He has also done mass appeal for campaigning of UNICEF initiatives in Chhattisgarhi,and has also madeseveral ad films including films for tourism promotion of the state. He is also the first Radio Jockey in Chhattisgarhi language in a national F M channel along with being the first compeer in satellite television channel in Chhatisgarhi with over 125 programmes presentations so far. His contributions have been widely acclaimed and has received a number of awards, honors and recognitions including best film actor award for four times.