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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sharad Kelkar: At 48, I can't play a college student
After nearly eight years away from the small screen, is making his television comeback with Tumm Se Tumm Tak. The Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah show, featuring Niharika Chouksey, revolves around a May-December romance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sharad admits he was initially hesitant to take it on. In a chat with Mumbai Mirror, he says, 'I never overcommit, because when that happens, it usually ends on a bad note. Most TV shows today are extremely demanding, often requiring 25 to 30 days a month. With my film, web series, voiceover, and hosting commitments, it was tough to commit fully. But I loved the concept and the character. I wanted something real and age-appropriate. I'm 48 — I can't play a college boy. It has to feel authentic. Everything fell into place beautifully, and here I am.' The actor has seamlessly transitioned across mediums — television, film, and OTT — something many struggle with due to the lingering 'TV actor' tag. His approach has always been clear. 'I never wanted to be a star; I wanted to be an actor. When that's your mindset, the path becomes simpler. If you're good enough, you'll become a hero anyway,' he says, adding, 'I've played lead roles on TV for years. Others may have done it briefly, but I lived that phase. During Saat Phere, the fame I experienced as Nahar Singh — honestly, even some A-listers may not have had that.' He had this clarity early in his career. He recalls, 'Around 18 years ago, I was shooting Saat Phere, the show was number one, but I wasn't nominated for an award. At a party, I asked someone from the channel why, and they replied, 'Do you want to be a star or an actor?' That question changed everything — I chose to be remembered as an artiste.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Reflecting on his journey, he shares, 'I was an MBA graduate headed for a corporate job. I had dreams of joining the defence services, but that didn't work out. I even worked as a fitness trainer. I kept wondering, what am I really doing with my life? I had explored several paths and done well in each. So, when I got into acting, I told myself, 'At least learn the craft properly'. The process of learning, unlearning, and growing — it's still on. '
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
India's highest-paid TV actor, worked in Rs 1000 crore film, not Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly, Kapil Sharma, Tejasswi Prakash, Dilip Joshi, name is...
India's highest-paid TV actor, worked in Rs 1000 crore film, not Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly, Kapil Sharma, Tejasswi Prakash, Dilip Joshi, name is... From Sushant Singh Rajput to Vikrant Massey, there are several Bollywood actors who started their career in television before venturing into the film industry. Today, we will shed spotlight on this actor who is set to make his comeback on TV after eight long years. He is reportedly the highest-paid TV star, surpassing popular names like Kapil Sharma, Dilip Joshi, Hina Khan, Rupali Ganguly and others. If you are guessing who this actor is, he is none other than Sharad Kelkar. The actor is set to make his television comeback with Tum Se Tum Tak . According to reports, Karan Singh Grover was considered first choice for the role, but makers dropped that idea and cast Sharad instead. The actor has reportedly charged Rs 3.5 lakh per day for this show. With this astonishing amount, the actor has become the highest-paid star in the TV industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharad Kelkar (@sharadkelkar) Sharad Kelkar began his career in television with shows like Saat Phere and Uttaran. Making a successful transition to films, Kelkar garnered success with performances in films like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Laxmii and more. Sharad also lent his voice in SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning. He is acclaimed for voicing Prabha's character in the Hindi version of Baahubali. The film earned over Rs 1810 crore worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time. Not just this, Sharad was also part of Aamir Khan starrer PK , released in 2014. The Rajkumar Hirani directorial earned Rs 770 crore against the budget of Rs 122 crore. Moreover, he also starred in Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), garnering recognition for his powerpact performance in the historic drama. Meanwhile, the actor was last seen in Sky Force , alongside Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya and others.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Being overweight is not an issue, but fat shaming is toxic: Sunjoy Waddhwa
Sunjoy Waddhwa; a still from the show Meri Bhavya Life Balika Vadhu and Saat Phere producer Sunjoy Waddhwa is all set with his upcoming TV show Meri Bhavya Life . The producer shares how a TV show and the concept but reflect the relevant issues in society. He said, "When we created Balika Vadhu and Saat Phere, we were addressing issues that were prevalent in our society. The story was relevant across age groups and connected with viewers. These weren't just stories, they were reflections of reality." Talking about Rajasthan being such a prominent backdrop in those shows, he shared, 'Rajasthan, at that time, hadn't been explored much on Indian television. We found its topography incredibly cinematic. During Saat Phere, we shot in Jaisalmer and if I recall, it was one of the first TV shows to be filmed there. Later, with Balika Vadhu, Rajasthan made sense again because it was one of the states where child marriage is common. It added authenticity and relevance to the narrative.' Sharing further, Sunjoy tells us why he has chosen to talk about body shaming and weight issues particularly in women in Meri Bhavya Life. He said, "The show is about how today's generation deals with issues that they personally don't see as problems, but society does. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The story revolves around a confident young woman who is overweight, but doesn't see her weight as a limitation. But she is body shamed in society and her weight becomes an issue when it comes to getting married or at her workplace. We are hoping to focus on this important issue which is quite common. There have been movies focussing on this issue and I feel it was important to bring this issue to the masses and bring an awareness around it. Being overweight is not an issue but fat shaming is toxic and quite common in India.' Sonakshi Sinha Spotted At Upcoming Show Meri Bhavya Life
