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Actor is a Bollywood person who is famous for his strong voice, brilliant acting, but he was initially suffering from stuttering problem. He won every problem with his hard work and a never -giving Attitude.
New Delhi: The actor was born on 7 October 1976 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Born Sharad Kelkar never thought that he would one day become the voice of ‘Bahubali’ or play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Actually, he was suffering from the problem of stuttering. He made a lot of change on himself and moved forward in life. We are talking about Shalad Kelkar. After a degree in physical education and later MBA, Sharad stepped into the dazzling world of Mumbai. Here he not only took a flight of acting, but also ruled in the world of voiceover art.
Entry killed by Marathi blockbuster ‘Lai heavy’
In Sharad’s film world, the entry of Marathi blockbuster ‘Lai heavy’ of 2014, where the role of villain Sangam made him a favorite of Marathi cinema. In Bollywood, Suryabhan Michael Bhai of ‘Housefull 4’ scattered the comedy, while the incarnation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in ‘Tanhaji: The Unsang Warrior’ brought history to life. Lakshmi’s role in Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Lakshmi’ showed her range. He is also a great voiceover artist. The magic of his voiceover ‘Bahubali’ series appears in many films in Hollywood and South.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji’s character landed in four days
A funny anecdote associated with Sharad Kelkar is associated with the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a character that is not a acting acting but a big responsibility. According to IANS report, actor Sharad Kelkar played this prestigious role in the film ‘Tanhaji: The Unsang Warrior’ (2020). Interestingly, Sharad Kelkar got only four days, but only four days to put the character of this great hero on screen. In such a short time, how he assimilated Maharaj’s dignity, valor and decency, this story is an example of the dedication of any artist.
Shivaji Maharaj’s character brought alive
Shivaji Maharaj’s role in the film ‘Tanhaji’ was small, but his emotional and historical weight was very big. The audience does not accept any deficiency in the role of the founder of the Maratha Empire. Despite the lack of time, Sharad Kelkar showed no haste. He worked very hard on Maharaja’s tricks, seating ways and the style of dialogue in association with the film’s team. He understood that Shivaji Maharaj’s personality was not just a romantic, but also very decent and calm.
Big name made with a small role
Sharad Kelkar had told in an interview that he did not see the character as just one king, but as a father, guru and visionary leader who stands adamant to his people and principles. This emotional engagement helped them reach the soul of the character, moving away from the upper gesture. The result of the dedication of Sharad Kelkar was clearly visible on the screen. When he came on screen as Maharaj, his presence tied the audience. The deep faith in his eyes and decency became one of the most memorable moments of the film. His character was liked by both critics and audiences so much that many people wrote on social media that in this small role he has done full justice to Shivaji Maharaj’s personality.
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