Actor
Sharad Kelkar
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Years Active
2001 – Present
Sharad Kelkar Biography
Sharad Kelkar – Full Information
- Full Name: Sharad Kelkar
- Profession: Actor, Voice Artist
- Popular As: Sharad Kelkar
- Date of Birth: 7 October 1976
- Age: 49 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Family Members
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed (Worked in a government job)
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed (Homemaker)
- Sibling: Brother: Keerti Kelkar (Actor)
- Spouse: Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar (Actress)
- Daughter: Kesha Kelkar
Education
- Schooling: Completed school education in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- College: Prestige Institute of Management & Research (PIMR), Gwalior
- Qualification: MBA in Marketing
- Initial Career Path: Entered the corporate sector after MBA before shifting to acting and television
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Medium | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Aakrosh | Television | Breakthrough role on Indian TV |
| 2005–2009 | Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar | Television | Became a household name |
| 2012 | 1920: Evil Returns | Film (Hindi) | Entry into Bollywood films |
| 2013 | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Film (Hindi) | Recognition in mainstream cinema |
| 2014 | Lai Bhaari | Film (Marathi) | Strong presence in Marathi cinema |
| 2015 | Hero | Film (Hindi) | Supporting role in commercial Bollywood |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Film (Telugu) | Entry into South Indian cinema |
| 2017 | Irada | Film (Hindi) | Critically appreciated performance |
| 2019 | The Family Man | Web Series | Successful OTT debut |
| 2020 | Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior | Film (Hindi) | Played Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| 2020 | Laxmii | Film (Hindi) | High-visibility commercial success |
| 2021 | Bhuj: The Pride of India | Film (Hindi) | Prominent patriotic role |
| 2021–2024 | The Legend of Hanuman | Animated Series | Narrator & Ravana voice |
| 2023 | Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Film (Hindi) | Lead antagonist on OTT |
| 2023 | Chatrapathi | Film (Hindi) | Pan-India villain role |
| 2024 | Indian Police Force | Web Series | Key role in action OTT series |
| 2024 | Srikanth | Film (Hindi) | Important biographical drama role |
| 2025 | Sky Force | Film (Hindi) | Air force-based patriotic film |
| 2026 | Taskaree | Web Series | Netflix original series role |
Sharad Kelkar – Recent Activity
- Netflix Series: Starring in Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, currently streaming.
- Television Comeback: Returning to TV after eight years with Tumm Se Tumm Tak on Zee TV.
- TV Role: Plays a tycoon involved in a May-December romance.
- Focus Shift: Took a break from television to focus on films and OTT platforms.
- Upcoming Films: Preparing for new film roles with physical transformations for big-screen projects.
- Versatility: Continues to work across web series, films, and television.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Critics) | Gold Awards | Bairi Piya | Won |
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor – Marathi | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Lai Bhaari | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Awards | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Nominated |
| 2023 | Super Stylish Versatile Personality | Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards | Not Applicable | Won |
| 2025 | Personality of the Year | NDTV Entertainment Awards | Not Applicable | Won |
About Sharad Kelkar
An Indian actor and voice artist known for films, TV, OTT, and dubbing roles.
Tanhaji, Laxmii, Baahubali (Hindi voice), Sardaar Gabbar Singh, Lai Bhaari.
Yes, including Saat Phere, The Family Man, Indian Police Force, and Taskaree.
Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali in the Hindi versions of Baahubali films.
Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web on Netflix and TV comeback with Tumm Se Tumm Tak.