Sharad Kelkar
Sharad Kelkar | |
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| Born | 7 October 1976[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model, Voice Over Artist, Television Presenter, Writer |
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| Children | 1 |
Sharad Kelkar (born 7 October 1976)[2] is an Indian actor, who appears in mainly Marathi films and Hindi films and also in television serials. He is also a former physical trainer. Sharad has performed in television series , Web Series, and Indian cinema including Bollywood, Marathi, Tollywood, Kolywood.
Early life and education
Sharad Kelkar lost his father at a very young age. Since then his mother and elder sister became his strengths. Sharad hails from Jagdalpur city In Bastar District of Chhattisgrah. He studied at Balvihar Higher Secondary School during his earlier childhood schooling and later shifted with parents to Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh .[3] He has an MBA in Marketing from Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior.[citation needed]
Career
After completing education, Sharad started teaching physical education. When he got a chance to come to Mumbai on a seven-day visit, for the first time, he got to know about Grasim Mr India 2002 almost on the last day. On an impulse, he participated in the ramp show. At that time he had a part-time job with Airtel, besides working as a gym instructor at Jiwaji Club in Gwalior. Sharad started modelling within one month and has done about 25 ramp shows.[citation needed]
Sharad Kelkar was a Grasim Mr. India finalist. In 2004, he made his television debut with the show Aakrosh which aired on Doordarshan.[citation needed]
His wife Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar is also a television actress who has appeared in Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar as Chandni / Devika in a negative role. Together, in 2006 the couple also appeared on the dance reality show Nach Baliye 2.
In 2007, Sharad hosted Rock-N-Roll Family along with former Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 contestant Mauli Dave.[4] Sharad was host of the show Pati Patni Aur Woh on NDTV Imagine in 2009. Then he appeared as Thakur Digvijay Singh Bhadoria in Bairi Piya which earned him critical acclaim for his performance.[5] In 2010, he participated in reality comedy TV series, Comedy Circus Mahasangram (2010) paired with Bharti Singh and Paresh Ganatra.[6] Sharad was also part of Marathi film Chinu where he played the hero to the female protagonist who plays the title role of Chinu. In 2012, he replaced Mohnish Behl as Dr. Ashutosh in the serial Kuch Toh Log Kahenge which aired on Sony Entertainment Television India. From 2010 to 2013 He presented Shaitaan - A Criminal Mind.
In 2013, Sharad was offered a role in sanjay leela bansalis Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela where he plays the role of a possessive elder brother.Then in 2014 he was seen in Lai Bhaari where he played Sangram the main antagonist.The film became the highest grossing Marathi film. It ran for more than 100 days in Maharashtra. In 2015 he was seen in Hero and did a special appearance for a single song in A Paying Ghost.
From September 2015 to April 2016, Sharad was seen as Agent Raghav Sinha in his crime and mystery thriller Agent Raghav - Crime Branch which aired on &TV. He describes his role as "Here's a guy who is suave and dapper, with an IQ that can give even the most intelligent and shrewd criminal a run for his money. He can do things that very few can - read people's minds and use deductive reasoning. I haven't played such a character or taken up a crime series like this before. Besides, the premise of the show was unique and I couldn't let it go.".[7] In 2016 he was seen in Mohenjo Daro, Rocky Handsome which released on 25 March 2016.In the same year he also did his Telugu Debut through Sardaar Gabbar Singh where he played the main antagonist Bhairav Singh.
In 2017, he was seen in Indian television show Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai as Rishabh Singh Shekhari.He also played the main antagonist Dhauli in Sanjay Dutt starrer Bhoomi. He also appeared in Irada as Paddy F Sharma a business tycoon.He also acted in Sangharsh Yatra Biopic of late Gopinath Munde a famous politician in Maharashtra. He did guest appearances in Guest iin London and Baadshaho.He also debuted as a producer for Marathi film Idak: The Goat which was screened at the Cannes festival.
In 2018 he did three Marathi films Rakshas, Madhuri, and Youngraad. He was also seen in a Music video Majbooriyan.[citation needed]
In 2019 He did his Debut short film Through Purple. He also did his Digital debut web series through The Family Man, an Amazon prime series.Then he was seen in Housefull 4 where he played as Suryabhan / Michael Bhai one of the Antagonist. His another web-series Rangbaaz phirse (season 2) released in December 2019.
In 2020 January, he played the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the film Tanhaji.
He is also debuting in Tamil through SK 14 (Untitled).He is also appearing in Laxmmi Bomb where he is playing a transgender role for the 1 st time.He is also playing a role of military officer in the film Bhuj: The Pride of India.
Personal life
Sharad Kelkar married his co-star Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar on 3 June 2005. Sharad and Keerti participated in Nach Baliye 2.
Filmography
Music videos
| Year(s) | Song | Role | Singer(s) | Genre | Co-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Majbooriyan | Agent Vikram | Soham Naik and Antara Mitra | Romantic | Swati Vatssa |
Films
| Year(s) | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hulchul | Advocate's Son | Hindi | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | Uttarayan | Young Raghu | Marathi | |
| 2012 | 1920: Evil Returns | Amar/Evil Spirit (Bollywood Debut) | Hindi | Extended Cameo |
| Chinu | Raj | Marathi | ||
| 2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Khanji Sanera | Hindi | Extended Cameo |
| 2014 | Lai Bhaari | Sangram | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Hero | Dheeraj Mathur | Hindi | |
| A Paying Ghost | Marathi | Special Appearance in the song "Go Go Govinda" | ||
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro | Surjan | Hindi | |
| Rocky Handsome | ACP Dilip Sangodkar | Hindi | ||
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Raja Bhairon Singh | Telugu | Telugu Debut | |
| 2017 | Irada | Paddy F Sharma | Hindi | |
| Sangharsh Yatra | Gopinath Munde | Marathi | ||
| Guest Iin London | CODE Company Owner | Hindi | Extended Guest Appearance | |
| Bhoomi | Dhauli | Hindi | ||
| Baadshaho | Inspector Durjan | Hindi | Extended Cameo Appearance | |
| 2018 | Rakshas | Avinash | Marathi | |
| Youngraad | Senapati | Marathi | ||
| Madhuri | Dr. Tushar | Marathi | ||
| 2019 | Purple | Mohit | Hindi | Short film SONY LIV |
| Housefull 4 | Suryabhan/Micheal Bhai | Hindi | ||
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Hindi | |
| Laxmmi Bomb | Laxmi | Hindi | † | |
| SK14 | TBA | Tamil | Tamil Debut † | |
| Takht (film) | Shah Shuja (Mughal prince) | Hindi | ||
| Bhuj: The Pride of India | Military Officer Raghuvir | Hindi | † |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aakrosh | DD National | |
| 2004 | Bhabhi | Advocate Kunal | Star Plus |
| 2004 | Raat Hone Ko Hai - Takquilla Mansion | Neel (Episode 93 - Episode 96) | Sahara One |
| 2004 | C.I.D. | Rocky | Sony TV |
| 2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Sub-Inspector Jehan | |
| 2005 - 2007 | Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka | Rudra Raizada | Zee TV |
| 2005 - 2009 | Saat Phere - Saloni Ka Safar | Nahar Pratap Singh / Swami Amritanand | |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant along with Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar | Star One |
| 2007 | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 | Host | Zee TV |
| 2007 | Rock-N-Roll Family | Host | |
| 2009 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Presenter | NDTV Imagine |
| 2009 - 2010 | Bairi Piya | Thakur Digvijay Singh Bhadoria / Ranveer | Colors TV |
| 2010 | Sarvggun Sampanna | Abhay | NDTV Imagine |
| 2010 - 2012 | Comedy Circus Mahasangram | Himself | Sony TV |
| 2011 | Uttaran | Satyaveer Singh | Colors TV |
| 2012 - 2013 | Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Dr. Ashutosh Mathur | Sony TV |
| 2012 - 2013 | Shaitaan - A Criminal Mind | Host | Colors TV |
| 2015 - 2016 | Agent Raghav - Crime Branch | Agent Raghav Sinha | &TV |
| 2017 | CinePlay - Stage on Screen (Story - Boichek) | Paraag | Hotstar |
| Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai | Rishabh Singh Shekhari | Star Plus | |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion 5 | Guest Contestant (Episode 45) | Colors TV |
| Baavle Utaavle | Voiceover For Introduction (Episode 1) | SAB TV | |
| The Family Man | Arvind | Amazon Prime Video | |
| Rangbaaz Phir Se | Raja Phogat | ZEE5 |
Dubbing roles
Live action films
| Film Title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | Jason Clarke | Malcolm | Hindi | English | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | Lee Pace | Ronan the Accuser | Hindi | English | 2014 | 2014 | Released as Brahmand Ke Boss (ब्रह्मांड के रक्षक) for the title of the Hindi dubbed version and he was credited in the Hindi dub credits for the DVD release. |
| Captain Marvel | Lee Pace | Ronan the Accuser | Hindi | English | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Furious 7 | Jason Statham | Deckard Shaw | Hindi | English | 2015 | 2015 | |
| The Fate of the Furious | Jason Statham | Deckard Shaw | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Exodus: Gods and Kings | Joel Edgerton | Ramesses II | Hindi | English | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Mad Max: Fury Road | Tom Hardy | Max Rockatansky | Hindi | English | 2015 | 2015 | |
| X-Men: Apocalypse | Oscar Isaac | En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse | Hindi | English | 2016 | 2016 | |
| xXx: Return of Xander Cage | Vin Diesel | Xander Cage | Hindi | English | 2017 | 2017 | Ninad Kamat dubbed this character in previous movie. |
| Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Himself | Bharon Singh | Hindi | Telugu | 2016 | 2016 | |
| Baahubali: The Beginning[8] | Prabhas | Amrendra Baahubali, Mahendra Baahubali/Shiva | Hindi | Telugu | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Prabhas | Amrendra Baahubali, Mahendra Baahubali/Shiva | Hindi | Telugu | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Hobbs & Shaw | Jason Statham | Deckard Shaw | Hindi | English | 2019 | 2019 |
See also
References
- ^ [[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208110237/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-birthday-team-agent-raghav-151007 Archived 8 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine]]
- ^ [[https://web.archive.org/web/20191208110237/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-birthday-team-agent-raghav-151007 Archived 8 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine]]
- ^ "I did think about why I was not even nominated: Sharad Kelkar". tellychakkar.com. 2 December 2007. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Zee TV presents Rock N Roll Family". indiantelevision.com. 8 March 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Sharad Kelkar offered Balaji's Bairi Piya". Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ^ "Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins". The Times of India. 6 February 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "How Sharad Kelkar became Agent Raghav". The Times of India. 6 September 2015. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Meet Baahubali's voice!". Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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