Born in Hisar, Haryana, Yashpal Sharma developed his love for acting through local Ramlila performances before graduating from the National School of Drama in 1994. After starting with the NSD Repertory Company, he moved to Mumbai and built a formidable film career spanning Lagaan, Gangaajal, Ab Tak Chhappan, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, and Singh Is Kinng. He contributed voice-over work to Ideas Unlimited's Bhamasha.