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| name              = Sharad Kelkar
| name              = Sharad Kelkar
| image              = Sharad Kelkar at Zee Rishtey Awards 2012.jpg
| image              = Sharad Kelkar at the Lokmat Most Stylish Awards 2023.jpg
| caption            = Kelkar at the [[Zee Rishtey Awards]] in 2012
| alt                = A photo of Sharad Kelkar smiling to the camera from the chest up
| birth_date        = {{birth-date and age|7 October 1976}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-birthday-team-agent-raghav-151007 |title={{Webarchive{{!}}url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208110237/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-birthday-team-agent-raghav-151007 {{!}}date=8 December 2019 }} |access-date=5 December 2019 |archive-date=8 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208110237/https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-birthday-team-agent-raghav-151007 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| caption            = Sharad Kelkar in 2023
| birth_place        = [[Gwalior]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1976|10|07}}<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sharad-kelkar-celebrates-his-47th-birthday-with-friends-and-family-watch/articleshow/104262225.cms</ref>
| nationality        = <!-- Do not add nationality as it can be deduced from birth place as per WP:INFONAT -->
| birth_place        = Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
| occupation        = [[Actor]]
| alma_mater        = Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior (M.B.A)
| occupation        = Actor
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar]]|2005}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|[[Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar]]|2005}}
| children          = 1
| children          = 1
| height            = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| years_active      = 2001-present
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'''Sharad Kelkar''' (born 7 October 1976)<ref name="auto"/> is an Indian actor who appears in mainly [[Bollywood|Hindi films]], [[Marathi cinema|Marathi films]] and also in television serials. He has also worked as a fitness trainer in the past. He is known for Dubbing the Hindi Voice of [[Bahubali (film)|Bahubali]] in the [[Baahubali (franchise)|Baahubali Franchise]] . Kelkar has performed in television series, web series, and Indian cinema including Bollywood, Marathi, [[Tollywood (Telugu)|Tollywood]], [[Tamil cinema|Kolywood]] industries.
'''Sharad Kelkar'''<!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date --> is an Indian television and film actor and voice actor who works primarily in [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films, [[television]] and [[web series]].


==Early life and education==
==Early and personal life==
Kelkar hails from [[Gwalior]], Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/y2k6/dec/2dec/interview.php | title=I did think about why I was not even nominated: Sharad Kelkar | publisher=tellychakkar.com | date=2 December 2007 | access-date=8 November 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423090454/http://www.tellychakkar.com/y2k6/dec/2dec/interview.php | archive-date=23 April 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
Kelkar was born in a [[Marathi people|Marathi family]] and brought up in [[Gwalior]]. His father was a PWD engineer in [[Madhya Pradesh]] Government. Kelkar graduated in MBA from Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior and Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior. He married his co-star [[Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar]] on 3 June 2005, and together they have a daughter named Kesha.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=3 June 2021 |title=On 16th Wedding Anniversary, Sharad Kelkar Posts Throwback With Wife Keerti |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/on-16th-wedding-anniversary-sharad-kelkar-posts-throwback-with-wife-keerti-2455411 |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=NDTV |archive-date=4 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604093543/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/on-16th-wedding-anniversary-sharad-kelkar-posts-throwback-with-wife-keerti-2455411 |url-status=live }}</ref> They both have participated in ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=rediff.com: Meet the couples of Nach Baliye 2 |url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18sld10.htm |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=specials.rediff.com |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404015642/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/18sld10.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Personal life ==
==Career==
Kelkar married his co-star [[Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar]] on 3 June 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chaubey|first=Pranita|date=3 June 2021|title=On 16th Wedding Anniversary, Sharad Kelkar Posts Throwback With Wife Keerti|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/on-16th-wedding-anniversary-sharad-kelkar-posts-throwback-with-wife-keerti-2455411|url-status=live|access-date=4 June 2021|website=NDTV}}</ref> They both have participated in ''[[Nach Baliye#Season2|Nach Baliye 2]]''.
In 2004, Kelkar made his television debut with the show ''Aakrosh'' which aired on [[Doordarshan]] in which he played the role of Inspector Sachin Kulkarni.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-24 |title=First of Many: Sharad Kelkar revisits Aakrosh |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sharad-kelkar-acting-debut-aakrosh-tv-show-doordarshan-first-of-many-7458174/ |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192535/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sharad-kelkar-acting-debut-aakrosh-tv-show-doordarshan-first-of-many-7458174/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
His wife [[Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar]] is 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#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]''.
 
In 2007, Kelkar hosted ''[[Rock-N-Roll Family]]'' along with former Hero Honda ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007]]'' contestant [[Mauli Dave]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/mar/marrel22.php |title=Zee TV presents Rock N Roll Family |publisher=indiantelevision.com |date=8 March 2008 | access-date=8 November 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011051621/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/mar/marrel22.php | archive-date=11 October 2008 | url-status=live}}</ref> Kelkar was host of the show ''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh (TV series)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]'' on [[NDTV Imagine]] in 2009. Then he appeared as ''Thakur Digvijay Singh Bhadoria'' in ''[[Bairi Piya (serial)|Bairi Piya]]'' which earned him critical acclaim for his performance.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} In 2010, he participated in reality comedy TV series, ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]'' (2010) paired with [[Bharti Singh]] and [[Paresh Ganatra]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Comedy-Circus-Mahasangram-begins/articleshow/5538835.cms |title=Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins |date=6 February 2010|access-date=4 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104204312/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-06/tv/28131482_1_season-big-fight-funny-bone|archive-date=4 January 2014 |work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2011, Kelkar played a grey character role of Satya in [[Uttaran]] he entered the show along with [[Harsha Khandeparkar]] who played his sister in the show.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} His role lasted for about six months in the show.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} Kelkar was also part of Marathi film ''Chinu'' where he played the hero to the female protagonist who plays the title role of ''Chinu''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sharad Kelkar's date with Big B |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-amitabh-bachchan-chinu-ram-leela-tejaswini-lonari-deepika-padukone/articleshow/29098176.cms |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192536/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-amitabh-bachchan-chinu-ram-leela-tejaswini-lonari-deepika-padukone/articleshow/29098176.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2012, he replaced [[Mohnish Behl]] as Dr. Ashutosh in the serial ''[[Kuch Toh Log Kahenge]]'' which aired on [[Sony Entertainment Television]] India.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} From 2010 to 2013, he presented a crime show, ''Shaitaan – A Criminal Mind''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}}


==Career==
In 2013, Kelkar was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ''[[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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zee Marathi premieres 'Lai Bhaari' – the highest grossing Marathi movie – ZEE Entertainment Corporate Website |url=https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-marathi-premieres-lai-bhaari-the-highest-grossing-marathi-movie/ |access-date=2021-03-16 |website=www.zee.com |archive-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204060329/https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-marathi-premieres-lai-bhaari-the-highest-grossing-marathi-movie/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, he was seen in ''[[Hero (2015 Hindi film)|Hero]]'' and did a special appearance for a single song in ''[[A Paying Ghost]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-30 |title=Maybe I'll do a Bangla film: Hindi, Marathi, Telugu actor Sharad Kelkar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/maybe-i-ll-do-a-bangla-film-hindi-marathi-telugu-actor-sharad-kelkar/story-kT9ZXoJ8PL2te2CYP9qU3J.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192535/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/maybe-i-ll-do-a-bangla-film-hindi-marathi-telugu-actor-sharad-kelkar/story-kT9ZXoJ8PL2te2CYP9qU3J.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='A Paying Ghost' – Sharad Kelkar: Marathi movies of the actor you should not miss |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/sharad-kelkar-marathi-movies-of-the-actor-you-should-not-miss/a-paying-ghost/photostory/64138131.cms |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192535/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/photofeatures/sharad-kelkar-marathi-movies-of-the-actor-you-should-not-miss/a-paying-ghost/photostory/64138131.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
After completing education, Kelkar started teaching physical education.
 
From September 2015 to April 2016, Kelkar was seen as Agent Raghav Sinha in his crime and mystery thriller ''[[Agent Raghav - Crime Branch]]'' which aired on [[&TV]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Razzaq |first=Sameena |date=2016-04-17 |title=Two of a kind: On screen love-hate relationship of Sharad Kelkar and Aahana Kumra |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/170416/two-of-a-kind-on-screen-love-hate-relationship-of-sharad-kelkar-and-aahana-kumra.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192535/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/television/170416/two-of-a-kind-on-screen-love-hate-relationship-of-sharad-kelkar-and-aahana-kumra.html |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/How-Sharad-Kelkar-became-Agent-Raghav/articleshow/48835179.cms |title=How Sharad Kelkar became Agent Raghav |work=The Times of India |date=6 September 2015 | access-date=18 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907072459/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/How-Sharad-Kelkar-became-Agent-Raghav/articleshow/48835179.cms | archive-date=7 September 2015 | url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016 he was seen in ''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|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, Kelkarwas seen in Indian television show ''[[Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai]]'' as Rishabh Singh Shekhari.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=ABP News |date=2017-02-03 |title=Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai: Sharad Kelkar to play a blind man on the TV show! |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/koi-laut-ke-aaya-hai-sharad-kelkar-to-play-a-blind-man-on-the-tv-show-823091 |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404015641/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/koi-laut-ke-aaya-hai-sharad-kelkar-to-play-a-blind-man-on-the-tv-show-823091 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also played the main antagonist Dhauli in Sanjay Dutt starrer ''[[Bhoomi (2017 film)|Bhoomi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sharad Kelkar To Play Antagonist Opposite Sanjay Dutt In Bhoomi |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sharad-kelkar-to-play-antagonist-opposite-sanjay-dutt-in-bhoomi-1654735 |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192535/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sharad-kelkar-to-play-antagonist-opposite-sanjay-dutt-in-bhoomi-1654735 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also appeared in ''[[Irada (2017 film)|Irada]]'' as Paddy F Sharma a business tycoon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-17 |title=Irada movie review: Arshad Warsi, Naseeruddin Shah's eco-thriller raises pertinent questions |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/irada-movie-review-arshad-warsi-naseeruddin-shah-s-eco-thriller-raises-pertinent-questions/story-aEsRKPKsqVN64MWjb8d5dK.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192536/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/irada-movie-review-arshad-warsi-naseeruddin-shah-s-eco-thriller-raises-pertinent-questions/story-aEsRKPKsqVN64MWjb8d5dK.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also acted in ''Sangharsh Yatra'' Biopic of late [[Gopinath Munde]] a famous [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] politician in Maharashtra.{{Citation needed|date=April 2023}} He did guest appearances in movies like ''Guest in London'' and ''[[Baadshaho]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guest Iin London: PremierePhotos – Premiere-Movies-The Times of India Photogallery |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/premiere/Sharad-Kelkar-at-the-premiere-of-Guest-Iin-London/morphshow/59484472.cms |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404092831/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/premiere/Sharad-Kelkar-at-the-premiere-of-Guest-Iin-London/morphshow/59484472.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-01 |title=Sharad Kelkar did not want to punch Ajay Devgn in 'Baadshaho' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Sharad-Kelkar-did-not-want-to-punch-Ajay-Devgn-in--Baadshaho--mumbai-news-bollywood-gossip-18547192 |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=www.mid-day.com |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420192540/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Sharad-Kelkar-did-not-want-to-punch-Ajay-Devgn-in--Baadshaho--mumbai-news-bollywood-gossip-18547192 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also debuted as a producer for Marathi film ''Idak : The Goat'' which was screened at the Cannes festival.


Kelkar was a [[Grasim Mr. India]] finalist. In 2004, he made his television debut with the show ''Aakrosh'' which aired on [[Doordarshan]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}He attained the status of a TV star when he became a household name with the show “Saat Phere”.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-16|title=Sharad Kelkar Recalls Being Upset Over Not Getting Nominated For The Number One Show|url=https://www.koimoi.com/television/sharad-kelkar-recalls-being-upset-over-not-getting-nominated-for-the-number-one-show/|access-date=2021-08-10|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2018, Kelkar acted in three Marathi films ''[[Rakshas (film)|Rakshas]]'', ''[[Madhuri (2018 film)|Madhuri]],'' and ''[[Youngraad]]''. He was also seen in a music video Majbooriyan.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Majbooriyaan' depicts the life of an undercover agent |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180403-majbooriyaan-depicts-the-life-undercover |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=www.radioandmusic.com |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404021155/https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/180403-majbooriyaan-depicts-the-life-undercover |url-status=live }}</ref>


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#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]''.
In 2019, Kelkar did his debut short film ''Through Purple''. He also did his digital debut web series through ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]],'' an Amazon prime series. Then he was seen in ''[[Housefull 4]]'' where he played as Suryabhan/Michael Bhai one of the antagonists. His another web-series ''[[Rangbaaz (web series)|Rangbaaz phirse (season 2)]]'' released in December 2019.


In 2007, Kelkar hosted ''[[Rock-N-Roll Family]]'' along with former Hero Honda ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007]]'' contestant [[Mauli Dave]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/mar/marrel22.php | title=Zee TV presents Rock N Roll Family | publisher=indiantelevision.com | date=8 March 2008 | access-date=8 November 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011051621/http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k8/mar/marrel22.php | archive-date=11 October 2008 | url-status=live }}</ref> Kelkar was host of the show ''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh (TV series)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]'' on [[NDTV Imagine]] in 2009. Then he appeared as ''Thakur Digvijay Singh Bhadoria'' in ''[[Bairi Piya (serial)|Bairi Piya]]'' which earned him critical acclaim for his performance.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/sharad-kelkar-offered-balaji-s-bairi-piya | title=Sharad Kelkar offered Balaji's Bairi Piya | access-date=18 August 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528062837/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/sharad-kelkar-offered-balaji-s-bairi-piya | archive-date=28 May 2012 | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010, he participated in reality comedy TV series, ''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]'' (2010) paired with [[Bharti Singh]] and [[Paresh Ganatra]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-06/tv/28131482_1_season-big-fight-funny-bone|title=Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins|date=6 February 2010|access-date=4 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104204312/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-06/tv/28131482_1_season-big-fight-funny-bone|archive-date=4 January 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2011, Kelkar played a grey character role of Satya in [[Uttaran]] he entered the show along with [[Harsha Khandeparkar]] who played his sister in the show. His role lasted for about six months in the show. Kelkar was also part of Marath 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 a crime show, ''Shaitaan - A Criminal Mind''.
In January 2020, Kelkar played the role of [[Shivaji I]] in the film ''[[Tanhaji]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sharad-kelkar-i-dont-want-to-be-just-a-hero-i-want-to-play-different-characters/articleshow/79180762.cms |title=Sharad Kelkar: I don't want to be just a hero, I want to play different characters |website=The Times of India |date=12 November 2020 |access-date=13 November 2020 |archive-date=13 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113071709/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sharad-kelkar-i-dont-want-to-be-just-a-hero-i-want-to-play-different-characters/articleshow/79180762.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> he was appreciated for his performance. [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' praised the portrayal of Laxmii by Sharad Kelkar calling it a mature performance.<ref>{{cite news |first=Anna |last=M. M. Vetticad |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumars-torturous-acting-and-loud-storytelling-drown-out-every-good-intention-in-the-script-8998841.html |title=Laxmii movie review: Akshay Kumar's torturous acting and loud storytelling drown out every good intention in the script |work=Firstpost |date=10 November 2020 |access-date=10 November 2020 |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061227/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumars-torturous-acting-and-loud-storytelling-drown-out-every-good-intention-in-the-script-8998841.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also seen in [[ZEE5]] series Black Widows opposite [[Mona Singh]] in December 2020


In 2013, Kelkar was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ''[[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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Marathi premieres 'Lai Bhaari' – the highest grossing Marathi movie – ZEE Entertainment Corporate Website|url=https://www.zee.com/in-the-news/zee-marathi-premieres-lai-bhaari-the-highest-grossing-marathi-movie/|access-date=2021-03-16|website=www.zee.com}}</ref> In 2015, he was seen in ''[[Hero (2015 Hindi film)|Hero]]'' and did a special appearance for a single song in ''[[A Paying Ghost]]''.
In 2021, Kelkar played the role of a military officer in the film ''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]''.


From September 2015 to April 2016, Kelkar 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.".<ref>{{cite news | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/How-Sharad-Kelkar-became-Agent-Raghav/articleshow/48835179.cms | title=How Sharad Kelkar became Agent Raghav | work=The Times of India | date=6 September 2015 | access-date=18 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907072459/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/How-Sharad-Kelkar-became-Agent-Raghav/articleshow/48835179.cms | archive-date=7 September 2015 | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2016 he was seen in ''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|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 2022, Kelkar played a dark-shaded character in ''[[Operation Romeo (film)|Operation Romeo]]''. In the film, he played the character of a police officer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-21 |title=Operation Romeo: Sharad Kelkar Opens Up On His Character In The Film, "Played The Most Uncomfortable Part" |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/operation-romeo-sharad-kelkar-opens-up-on-his-character-in-the-film-played-the-most-uncomfortable-part/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US |archive-date=27 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427193835/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/operation-romeo-sharad-kelkar-opens-up-on-his-character-in-the-film-played-the-most-uncomfortable-part/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Kelkar played the Antagonist role in ''[[Code Name: Tiranga]]''. His next release was Pan Indian Marathi historical Period film ''[[Har Har Mahadev]]'' playing the role of Bhaji Prabhu Deshpande, a [[Marathi people|Maratha]] warrior character in the film.
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 (2017 film)|Bhoomi]]''. He also appeared in ''[[Irada (2017 film)|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 movies like ''Guest in 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 acted in three Marathi films ''[[Rakshas (film)|Rakshas]]'', ''[[Madhuri (2018 film)|Madhuri]],'' and ''[[Youngraad]]''. He was also seen in a Music video Majbooriyan.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}
In 2023, Kelkar appeared in ''[[Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga]]'' where he played the role of an investigation officer. He also played the role of Golf Coach in the sports Drama ''Slum Golf''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/it-will-inspire-you-to-achieve-your-goals-sharad-kelkar-on-sports-drama-series-slum-golf/articleshow/105617349.cms|title="It will inspire you to achieve your goals": Sharad Kelkar on sports drama series 'Slum Golf'|newspaper=The Times of India|date=30 November 2023|access-date=28 January 2024|archive-date=28 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128025025/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/it-will-inspire-you-to-achieve-your-goals-sharad-kelkar-on-sports-drama-series-slum-golf/articleshow/105617349.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2019, he did his debut short film ''Through Purple''. He also did his digital debut web series through ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]],'' an Amazon prime series. Then he was seen in ''[[Housefull 4]]'' where he played as Suryabhan/Michael Bhai one of the antagonists. His another web-series ''[[Rangbaaz (web series)|Rangbaaz phirse (season 2)]]'' released in December 2019.
In 2024, Kelkar made his Tamil debut through playing the role of Aryan in ''[[Ayalaan]]''. Later that year, Kelkar played the supporting role of real-life businessman [[Ravi Mantha]] in [[Srikanth Bolla]]'s Hindi biopic, ''[[Srikanth (film)|Srikanth]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Production begins for Rajkummar Rao's next film 'Sri', a biopic on Srikanth Bolla |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/production-begins-for-rajkummar-raos-next-film-sri-a-biopic-on-srikanth-bolla/articleshow/95659426.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508095744/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/production-begins-for-rajkummar-raos-next-film-sri-a-biopic-on-srikanth-bolla/articleshow/95659426.cms |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=2022-11-21 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-02 |title=Rajkummar Rao to star in the inspiring story of Srikanth Bolla in SRI |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajkummar-rao-to-star-in-the-inspiring-story-of-srikanth-bolla-in-sri-567627 |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=WION |language=en-us}}</ref> The same year, he also starred Marathi action film ''Raanti''.


In 2020 January, he played the role of ''[[Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj]]'' in the film ''[[Tanhaji]]''. He also appeared in ''[[Laxmii]]'' where playing a transgender for the first time,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sharad-kelkar-i-dont-want-to-be-just-a-hero-i-want-to-play-different-characters/articleshow/79180762.cms|title=Sharad Kelkar: I don't want to be just a hero, I want to play different characters - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> he was appreciated for his performance. [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' praised the portrayal of Laxmii by Sharad Kelkar calling it a matured performance.<ref>{{cite news|first=Anna |last=M. M. Vetticad |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/laxmii-movie-review-akshay-kumars-torturous-acting-and-loud-storytelling-drown-out-every-good-intention-in-the-script-8998841.html|title=Laxmii movie review: Akshay Kumar's torturous acting and loud storytelling drown out every good intention in the script|work=Firstpost|date=10 November 2020 |access-date=10 November 2020}}</ref> He was also seen in [[ZEE5]] series Black Widows opposite [[Mona Singh]] in December 2020
Since July 2025, he portraying Aryavardhan in Zee TV's ''[[Tumm Se Tumm Tak]]'', opposite Niharika Chouksey after an eight-year television hiatus.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 April 2025|title=Sharad Kelkar says, "Tum Se Tum Tak felt like the perfect choice" as he returns to TV after 8 years
|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sharad-kelkar-says-tum-se-tum-tak-felt-like-perfect-choice-returns-tv-8-years/|access-date=16 August 2025|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=25 July 2025|title=Why Sharad Kelkar Said Yes To Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Returning To TV After 8 Years
|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/television/why-sharad-kelkar-said-yes-to-tumm-se-tumm-tak-returning-to-tv-after-8-years-ws-l-aa-9463371.html|access-date=16 August 2025|work=[[News18]]|language=en}}</ref>


He is also playing the role of a military officer in the upcoming film ''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]''. He will be debuting in Tamil through ''[[Ayalaan]]''.
== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}


==Filmography==
=== Films ===
===Films===
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| Denotes films that have not yet been released
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|+ List of Sharad Kelkar film credits
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! Year(s) !! Film !! Role !! Language
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
!Notes
!Notes
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| 2004 || ''[[Hulchul (2004 film)|Hulchul]]'' || Dr. "Sattu" Satyendra Mishra || Hindi  
| 2004 || ''[[Hulchul (2004 film)|Hulchul]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sharad-kelkar-duped-on-hulchul-priyadarshan-refused-to-dub-8531939/|title=Sharad Kelkar recalls being duped into accepting role in Hulchul, says after 6 days of doing nothing on set, he refused to dub for the film in protest|date=1 April 2023|access-date=28 January 2024|archive-date=1 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601205926/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sharad-kelkar-duped-on-hulchul-priyadarshan-refused-to-dub-8531939/|url-status=live}}</ref> || Dr. Satyendra "Sattu" Mishra || [[Hindi]]
|Cameo appearance
|Cameo
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Uttarayan (film)|Uttarayan]]'' || Young Raghu || Marathi
| 2005 || ''[[Uttarayan (film)|Uttarayan]]'' || Young Raghu || [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
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| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' || Amar/Evil Spirit (Bollywood Debut) || Hindi  
| rowspan="2" | 2012 || ''[[1920: Evil Returns]]'' || Amar Pratap || Hindi
|Cameo
|Cameo
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| 2013 || ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' || Khanji Sanera || Hindi  
| 2013 || ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' || Khanji Sanera || Hindi
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| 2014 || ''[[Lai Bhaari]]'' || Sangram || Marathi
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| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Hero (2015 Hindi film)|Hero]]'' || Dheeraj Mathur || Hindi
|
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| ''[[A Paying Ghost]]'' || Himself || Marathi
|Special appearance
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016 || ''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|Mohenjo Daro]]'' || Srujan Dhanraj || rowspan="2" | Hindi
|Cameo
|Cameo
|-
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| 2014 || ''[[Lai Bhaari]]'' || Sangram || Marathi
| ''[[Rocky Handsome]]'' || ACP Dilip
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|-
| ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'' || Raja Bhairon Singh || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
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|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Hero (2015 Hindi film)|Hero]]'' || Dheeraj Mathur || Hindi  
| rowspan="5" | 2017 || ''[[Irada (2017 film)|Irada]]'' || Paddy Sharma || Hindi
|
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| ''Sangharsh Yatra'' || Gopinath Munde || Marathi
|
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|-
|-
| ''[[A Paying Ghost]]'' |||| Marathi
| ''[[Guest Iin London]]'' || Ashutosh || rowspan="3" | Hindi
|Special Appearance in the song ''"Go Go Govinda"''
|Cameo
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016 || ''[[Mohenjo Daro (film)|Mohenjo Daro]]'' || Surjan || Hindi
| ''[[Bhoomi (2017 film)|Bhoomi]]'' || Dhauli
|
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|-
|-
| ''[[Rocky Handsome]]'' || ACP Dilip Sangodkar || Hindi
| ''[[Baadshaho]]'' || Inspector Durjan
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|-
| ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'' || Raja Bhairon Singh || Telugu ||Telugu Debut
| rowspan="3" |2018 || ''[[Rakshas (film)|Rakshas]]'' || Avinash || rowspan="3" | Marathi
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2017 || ''[[Irada (2017 film)|Irada]]'' || Paddy F Sharma || Hindi
| ''[[Youngraad]]'' || Senapati
|
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|-
|-
| ''Sangharsh Yatra'' || Gopinath Munde || Marathi
| ''[[Madhuri (2018 film)|Madhuri]]'' || Dr. Tushar Kesar
|
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|-
|-
| ''[[Guest Iin London]]'' || CODE Company Owner || Hindi  
| rowspan="2" |2019 || ''Purple'' || Mohit || rowspan="10" | Hindi
| Guest Appearance
|Short film
|-
|-
| ''[[Bhoomi (2017 film)|Bhoomi]]'' || Dhauli || Hindi
|''[[Housefull 4]]'' || Suryabhan/Michael
|Double role
|-
| rowspan="4" |2020 || ''[[Tanhaji]]'' || [[Shivaji|Chatrapati Shivaji]]
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Baadshaho]]'' || Inspector Durjan || Hindi
|''[[London Confidential]]'' || Tanmay Kulkarni
|Cameo Appearance
|Cameo
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018 || ''[[Rakshas (film)|Rakshas]]'' || Avinash || rowspan="3" |Marathi||  
|''[[Laxmii]]'' || Laxman Sharma
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|-
|-
| ''[[Youngraad]]'' || Senapati ||  
| ''[[Darbaan]]'' || Anukul
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Madhuri (2018 film)|Madhuri]]'' || Dr. Tushar ||  
| 2021 || ''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]'' || Ram Karan "RK" Nair
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2022 || ''[[Operation Romeo (film)|Operation Romeo]]'' || Mangesh Jadhav
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019 ||''[[Purple]]'' ||Mohit|| rowspan="2" |Hindi|| Short film ''[[SONY LIV]]''
| ''[[Bhediya]]'' || Anika's father
|Cameo
|-
|-
|''[[Housefull 4]]''
| ''[[Code Name: Tiranga]]'' || Khalid Omar
|Suryabhan/Micheal Bhai
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|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2020 ||''[[Tanhaji]]''||[[Chhatrapati Shivaji|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]]
| ''[[Har Har Mahadev (film)|Har Har Mahadev]]'' || [[Baji Prabhu Deshpande]]|| Marathi
 
|
|-
|-
|''[[London Confidential]]''
| rowspan="2" |2023 || ''[[Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga]]'' || Parvez Sheikh<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |author-link=Saibal Chatterjee |title=Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Review: Yami Gautam Powers The Film Along |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/chor-nikal-ke-bhaga-review-yami-gautam-powers-the-film-along-2-5-stars-3891784 |access-date=25 March 2023 |work=[[NDTV]] |date=March 25, 2023 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325061317/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/chor-nikal-ke-bhaga-review-yami-gautam-powers-the-film-along-2-5-stars-3891784 |url-status=live }}</ref> || rowspan="2" | Hindi
|Tanmay Kulkarni (special appearance)
|
|Hindi
|[[ZEE5]]
|-
|-
|''[[Laxmii]]''||Laxmii||Hindi||[[Disney+Hotstar]] release
| ''[[Chatrapathi (2023 film)|Chatrapathi]]'' || Bhavani<ref name="penmovies.trailer.2023.03.30">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLNHpnE3-KI |title=Chatrapathi – Official Teaser {{!}} Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas {{!}} Pen Studios {{!}} In Cinemas 12 May 2023 |date=March 30, 2023 |publisher=Pen Movies |via=YouTube |quote=Cast – Sai Srinivas Bellamkonda, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Bhagyashree, Sharad Kelkar, Karan Singh Chhabra |access-date=9 April 2023 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409015507/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLNHpnE3-KI |url-status=live }}</ref>
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Darbaan]]''||Anukul
| rowspan=3" | 2024 ||  ''[[Ayalaan]]'' || Aryan<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 August 2018 |title=Sharad Kelkar lands a role in Sivakarthikeyan's next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-lands-a-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/65384668.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331091039/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sharad-kelkar-lands-a-role-in-sivakarthikeyans-next/articleshow/65384668.cms |archive-date=31 March 2022 |access-date=3 February 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|Hindi ||[[ZEE5]]
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2021
| ''[[Srikanth (film)|Srikanth]]'' || [[Ravi Mantha]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/production-begins-for-rajkummar-raos-next-film-sri-a-biopic-on-srikanth-bolla/articleshow/95659426.cms |title=Production begins for Rajkummar Rao's next film 'Sri', a biopic on Srikanth Bolla |work=Economic Times |date=21 November 2022|access-date=23 November 2022|archive-date=27 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127202206/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/production-begins-for-rajkummar-raos-next-film-sri-a-biopic-on-srikanth-bolla/articleshow/95659426.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> || Hindi
| ''[[Bhuj: The Pride of India]]''|| [[Military Officer]] Ram Karan "RK" Nair
|
| Hindi|| Released On [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
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|scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Ayalaan]]''{{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil ||Post production;Tamil Debut
|''Raanti''
|
|Marathi <ref>{{cite web |title=Raanti Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date {{!}} रानटी {{!}} Exclusive 2024 |url=https://rangmarathi.com/raanti-movie/ |website=Rang Marathi |access-date=15 September 2024 |date=15 September 2024}}</ref>
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|scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''[[Jersey (2021 film)|Jersey]]''{{dagger}}|| Krish Deshmukh ||[[ Hindi]] ||Releasing on Diwali
| rowspan = "2" | 2025
| ''[[Sky Force (film)|Sky Force]]'' || Ahmed Hussain / Sq Leader 71 || rowspan = "2" | Hindi
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|scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''Paavan Khind''{{dagger}}|| Baji Prabhu Deshpande || Marathi ||Filming
| ''[[Dil Dosti Aur Dogs]]''
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| Sanjay
|scope="row" style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''Deja Vu''{{dagger}}||  ||[[Hindi]] ||Filming
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===Television===
=== Television ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes not yet been released
|}
{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|2001
| ''Aap Beeti''
| Inspector Sameer
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2004
| ''Aakrosh''
| Inspector Sachin Kulkarni
|
|-
| ''[[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]''
| Advocate Kunal
|
|-
| ''[[Raat Hone Ko Hai]]''
| Neel
|
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''
| rowspan="2" | Inspector Jehan
|
|-
|-
! Year !! Show !! Role !! Notes
| 2005
| ''[[C.I.D. Special Bureau]]''
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2004 || ''Aakrosh'' ||  ||  
| 2005–2007
| ''[[Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka]]''
| Rudra Raizada
|
|-
| 2005–2009
| ''[[Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar]]''  
| Nahar Singh/Amritanand
|
|-
|-
| '' [[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]'' || Advocate Kunal ||
| 2006
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 2|Nach Baliye 2]]''
| Contestant
|8th place
|-
|-
| ''[[Raat Hone Ko Hai]]'' || Neel  || Episode 93 - Episode 96
| 2007
| ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007|Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge]]''
| Host
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]'' || Rocky ||  
| 2008
| ''[[Rock-N-Roll Family]]''
|Host
|
|-
|-
| 2005 || Inspector Jehan  ||
| 2009
| ''[[Pati Patni Aur Woh (TV series)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]''
| Host
|
|-
|-
| 2005 - 2007 ||''[[Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka]]''|| Rudra Raizada ||  
| 2009–2010
| ''[[Comedy Circus]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
|-
| 2005 - 2009 || ''[[Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar]]'' || Nahar Singh / Swami Amritanand ||  
| 2009–2010
| ''[[Bairi Piya (TV series)|Bairi Piya]]''
| Digvijay Singh Bhadoria / Ranveer
|
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Nach Baliye 2]]'' || Contestant ||  
| 2010
| ''[[Sarvggun Sampanna]]''  
| Abhay
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007]]'' || rowspan="3" | Host ||  
| 2011
| ''[[Uttaran]]''  
| Satya Singh
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Rock-N-Roll Family]]'' ||
| rowspan="2" | 2012–2013
| ''[[Kuch Toh Log Kahenge]]''  
| Dr. Ashutosh Mathur
|
|-
|-
| 2009 || '' [[Pati Patni Aur Woh (TV series)|Pati Patni Aur Woh]]'' ||
| ''Shaitaan – A Criminal Mind''  
| Host
|
|-
|-
| 2009 - 2010 || '' [[Bairi Piya (serial)|Bairi Piya]]''|| Thakur Digvijay Singh Bhadoria / Ranveer ||  
| 2015–2016
| ''[[Agent Raghav – Crime Branch]]''  
| Agent Raghav Sinha
|
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Sarvggun Sampanna]]'' || Abhay ||  
| 2017
| ''Cineplay – Stage On Screen'' – Boichek
| Parag
|
|-
|-
| 2010 - 2012 ||''[[Comedy Circus Mahasangram]]''|| Contestant ||  
| 2017
| ''[[Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai]]''  
| Rishabh Singh Shekhari
|
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Uttaran]]'' || Satyaveer Singh ||  
| 2019–present
| ''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''  
| Arvind
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2012 - 2013 || ''[[Kuch Toh Log Kahenge]]'' || Dr. Ashutosh Mathur ||  
| 2019
| ''[[Rangbaaz (web series)|Rangbaaz Phir Se]]''  
| Raja Phogat
|
|-
|-
| ''Shaitaan - A Criminal Mind'' || Host ||  
| 2020
|''[[Special OPS]]''
| IB Officer Surya
|
|-
|-
| 2015 - 2016 || ''[[Agent Raghav - Crime Branch]]'' || Agent Raghav Sinha ||  
| 2021
| ''Case Files With Sharad Kelkar''
| Host
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Hotstar#CinePlay - Stage on Screen|CinePlay - Stage on Screen]]'' || Paraag || Story - Boichek
| 2021 || ''[[Black Widows (web series)|Black Widows]]''  
| Yatin Mehrotra<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-26 |title=Black Widows: Meet The Characters of the Upcoming Revenge Drama Series |url=https://www.zee5.com/zeekannada/black-widows-meet-the-characters-of-the-upcoming-thriller-drama-series/|access-date=2020-09-21 |website=ZEE5 News |language=en|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011204148/https://www.zee5.com/zeekannada/black-widows-meet-the-characters-of-the-upcoming-thriller-drama-series/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai]]'' || Rishabh Singh Shekhari ||  
|2021-2024
| ''[[The Legend of Hanuman]]''  
|Narrator/[[Ravana]]
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019 || '' [[Kitchen Champion|Kitchen Champion 5]]'' || Contestant  || Episode 45
| 2023
|}
|''Slum Golf''
 
|Gautam Rane
===Web series===
|
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Name
! Role
! Platform
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| rowspan="3" | 2024
|''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man]]''|| Arvind||[[Amazon Prime Video]]
| ''[[Indian Police Force (web series)|Indian Police Force]]''  
| Jagtap
|
|-
|-
|'' [[Rangbaaz (web series)|Rangbaaz Phir Se]]'' || Raja Phogat || [[ZEE5]]  
| ''[[Baahubali: Crown of Blood]]''  
| [[Amarendra Baahubali]]  
|
|-
|-
| 2020 ||'' [[Special OPS]]'' || Surya - IB Officer ||[[Hotstar]]
| ''[[Doctors (2024 TV series)|Doctors]]''  
| Dr. Ishaan Ahuja
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=PeepingMoon Exclusive: Hichki director Siddharth P Malhotra to next produce a medical drama series starring Sharad Kelkar and Harleen Sethi |url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/66162/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Hichki-director-Siddharth-P-Malhotra-to-next-produce-a-medical-drama-series-starring-Sharad-Kelkar-and-Harleen-Sethi.html |access-date=2022-11-03 |website=peepingmoon.com/ |date=11 January 2019 |language=en |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103170958/https://www.peepingmoon.com/exclusive-news/news/66162/PeepingMoon-Exclusive-Hichki-director-Siddharth-P-Malhotra-to-next-produce-a-medical-drama-series-starring-Sharad-Kelkar-and-Harleen-Sethi.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
| 2025–present
|''[[The Family Man (Indian TV series)|The Family Man 2]]''|| Arvind||[[Amazon Prime Video]]
| ''[[Tumm Se Tumm Tak]]''
| Aryavardhan
| Lead Role
|-
|-
|''[[Black Widows (web series)|Black Widows]]'' || Jatin Mehrotra<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title=Black Widows: Meet The Characters of the Upcoming Revenge Drama Series|url=https://www.zee5.com/zeekannada/black-widows-meet-the-characters-of-the-upcoming-thriller-drama-series/|access-date=2020-09-21|website=ZEE5 News|language=en|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011204148/https://www.zee5.com/zeekannada/black-widows-meet-the-characters-of-the-upcoming-thriller-drama-series/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 2026
|[[ZEE5]]
| ''[[Taskaree]]''
| Bada Chaudhary
| [[Netflix]] series<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 December 2025 |title=Neeraj Pandey, Emraan Hashmi team up for Netflix series 'Taskaree: The Smugglers Web' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/neeraj-pandey-emraan-hashmi-team-up-for-netflix-series-taskaree-the-smugglers-web/cid/2137968 |website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] |access-date=16 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Taskaree Trailer: Meet Smuggling Kingpin Sharad Kelkar's Dark Turn In Emraan Hashmi Starrer Crime Web Series |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/news/taskaree-trailer-meet-smuggling-kingpin-sharad-kelkar-dark-turn-in-emraan-hashmi-starrer-crime-web-series-10291149 |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=www.thedailyjagran.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}
|}


=== Music videos ===
=== Music videos ===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|+ List of Sharad Kelkar music video credits
|-
|-
! Year(s) !! Song !! Role !! Singer(s) !! Genre
! scope="col" | Year  
!Co-Stars
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Singer(s)
|-
|-
| 2018|| ''Majbooriyan'' || Agent Vikram || Soham Naik and [[Antara Mitra]] || [[romance (love)|Romantic]] || Swati Vatssa
| 2018 || "Majbooriyan" || Agent Vikram || Soham Nayak and [[Antara Mitra]]  
|}
|}


==Dubbing roles==
== Voice acting ==
===Live action films===
===Dubbing roles===
====Hollywood films====
====Hollywood films====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Film Title !! Actor !!width=200| Character !! Dub Language !! Original Language !! Original Year release !! Dub Year release !! Notes
|-
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Actor
! scope="col" width=200| Character
! scope="col" | Dub Language
! scope="col" | Original Language  
! scope="col" | Original Year release  
! scope="col" | Dub Year release
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
| ''[[Dawn of the Planet of the Apes]]'' || [[Jason Clarke]] || Malcolm || rowspan="13" | Hindi || rowspan="13" | English || rowspan="2" | 2014 || rowspan="2" | 2014 ||
|-
| ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' || [[Lee Pace]] || rowspan="2" | [[Ronan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ronan the Accuser]]|| 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-28 |title=After X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Sharad Kelkar to dub for Star Trek |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/after-x-men-guardians-of-the-galaxy-sharad-kelkar-to-dub-for-star-trek/story-2Vyg8sEf5jnM8cujSCIgfK.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420193708/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/after-x-men-guardians-of-the-galaxy-sharad-kelkar-to-dub-for-star-trek/story-2Vyg8sEf5jnM8cujSCIgfK.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]]'' || [[Lee Pace]] || 2019 || 2019 ||
|-
|-
| [[Dawn of the Planet of the Apes]] || [[Jason Clarke]] || Malcolm || Hindi || English || 2014 || 2014 ||
| ''[[Furious 7]]'' || rowspan="2" | [[Jason Statham]] || rowspan="2" | [[Deckard Shaw]]|| 2015 || 2015 ||
|-
|-
| [[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|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.
| ''[[The Fate of the Furious]]'' || 2017 || 2017 ||
|-
|-
| [[Captain Marvel (film)|Captain Marvel]] || [[Lee Pace]] || [[Ronan the Accuser]] || Hindi || English || 2019 || 2019 ||
| ''[[Exodus: Gods and Kings]]'' || [[Joel Edgerton]] || [[Ramesses II]] || 2014 || 2014 ||
|-
|-
| [[Furious 7]] || [[Jason Statham]] || Deckard Shaw || Hindi || English || 2015 || 2015 ||
| ''[[Mad Max: Fury Road]]'' || [[Tom Hardy]] || [[Max Rockatansky]] || 2015 || 2015 ||
|-
|-
| [[The Fate of the Furious]] || [[Jason Statham]] || Deckard Shaw || Hindi || English || 2017 || 2017 ||
| ''[[X-Men: Apocalypse]]'' || [[Oscar Isaac]] || [[Apocalypse (character)|En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse]]|| 2016 || 2016 ||
|-
|-
| [[Exodus: Gods and Kings]] || [[Joel Edgerton]] || [[Ramesses II]] || Hindi || English || 2014 || 2014 ||
| ''[[xXx: Return of Xander Cage]]'' || [[Vin Diesel]] || Xander Cage || 2017 || 2017 ||
|-
|-
| [[Mad Max: Fury Road]] || [[Tom Hardy]] || [[Max Rockatansky]] || Hindi || English || 2015 || 2015 ||
| ''[[Hobbs & Shaw (film)|Hobbs & Shaw]]'' || rowspan="3" | [[Jason Statham]] || rowspan="3" | [[Deckard Shaw]]|| 2019 || 2019 ||
|-
|-
| [[X-Men: Apocalypse]] || [[Oscar Isaac]] || [[Apocalypse (comics)|En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse]] || Hindi || English || 2016 || 2016 ||
|''[[F9 (film)|F9: The Fast Saga]]''
|2021
|2021
|
|-
|-
| [[xXx: Return of Xander Cage]] || [[Vin Diesel]] || Xander Cage || Hindi || English || 2017 || 2017 || [[Ninad Kamat]] dubbed this character in [[XXX (2002 film)|previous movie]].
| ''[[Fast X]]'' || 2023 || 2023 ||
|-
|-
| [[Hobbs & Shaw (film)|Hobbs & Shaw]] || [[Jason Statham]] || [[Deckard Shaw]] || Hindi || English || 2019 || 2019 ||
| ''[[Heads of State (film)|Heads of State]]'' || [[Idris Elba]] || Sam Clarke || 2025 || 2025 || {{centre|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.primevideo.com/-/hi/detail/0Q0ZD7AIZGM4ISJE4J5T9AF9FA |title=Heads of State |language=hi |publisher=[[Amazon MGM Studios]] |year=2025 |place=United States |access-date=9 July 2025 |via=[[Amazon Prime Video]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>}}
|}
|}


===Web Series===
====Indian films====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Film Title !! Actor !!width=200| Character !! Dub Language !! Original Language !! Original Year release !! Dub Year release !! Notes
|-
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Actor
! scope="col" width=200| Character
! scope="col" | Dub Language
! scope="col" | Original Language  
! scope="col" | Original Year release  
! scope="col" | Dub Year release
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
| ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]''|| rowspan="2" | [[Prabhas]]|| rowspan="2" | Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali || rowspan="2" | Hindi || rowspan="2" | Telugu || 2015
|2015||''<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Baahubali's voice! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-baahubalis-voice/20150826.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626192550/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-baahubalis-voice/20150826.htm |archive-date=26 June 2018 |access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref>''
|-
|-
| [[ The Legend of Hanuman]] || Himself || Narrator/[[Ravana]] || Hindi || Hindi || 2021 || 2021 ||
| ''[[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]]'' || 2017 || 2017 ||
|-
|-
|}
| ''[[Gaddalakonda Ganesh]]'' || [[Varun Tej]] || Gaddalakonda "Gani" Ganesh
 
|Hindi
====South Indian films====
|Telugu|| 2019 || 2022 ||
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Film Title !! Actor !!width=200| Character !! Dub Language !! Original Language !! Original Year release !! Dub Year release !! Notes
|''[[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]]''
|[[Ram Charan]]
|Konidela Ram
|Hindi
|Telugu
|2019
|2023
|
|-
| ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'' || [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] || Dharani
|Hindi
|Telugu|| 2023
|2023||
|-
|-
| [[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]] || Himself || Bharon Singh || Hindi || Telugu || 2016 || 2016 ||
|''[[Adipurush]]''
|[[Prabhas]]
|[[Rama|Raghava]]
| colspan="2" |Hindi
|2023
|2023
|Original Hindi version dubbed
|-
|-
| [[Baahubali: The Beginning]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-baahubalis-voice/20150826.htm|title=Meet Baahubali's voice!|access-date=3 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626192550/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-baahubalis-voice/20150826.htm|archive-date=26 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || [[Prabhas]] || Amrendra Baahubali, Mahendra Baahubali/Shiva || Hindi || Telugu || 2015 || 2015 ||  
| ''[[Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire]]''
|[[Prabhas]]|| Deva
|Hindi|| Telugu  
|2023
|2023||
|-
|-
| [[Baahubali 2: The Conclusion]] || [[Prabhas]] || Amrendra Baahubali, Mahendra Baahubali/Shiva || Hindi || Telugu || 2017 || 2017 ||
|''[[Rangasthalam]]''
|[[Ram Charan]]
|Chelluboina Chitti Babu
|Hindi
|Telugu
|2018
|2025
|
|-
|-
|''[[Ayalaan]]''
|Himself
|Aryan
|Hindi
|Tamil
|2024
|2025
|
|}
|}


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* 2010 - [[Zee Gold Awards]] for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Critics) — [[Bairi Piya (serial)|Bairi Piya]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Zee Gold Awards 2010 winners|url=https://goldawards.weebly.com/2010.html}}</ref>
* 2010 – [[Gold Awards]] for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Critics) — ''[[Bairi Piya (serial)|Bairi Piya]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zee Gold Awards 2010 winners |url=https://goldawards.weebly.com/2010.html |access-date=17 December 2020 |archive-date=27 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327102244/https://goldawards.weebly.com/2010.html |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=April 2023|reason=Weebly is not a reliable source.}}
* 2017-Nominated- [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)]] for -''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]''
* 2014 - Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi]] for [[Lai Bhaari]]
* 2017 – Nominated- [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)]] for ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]''
* 2023 – [[Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards]] – Super Stylish Versatile Personality<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-2023-bhumi-pednekar-is-the-stylish-pathbreaker-ananya-bags-most-glamorous-icon-1215865|title=Pinkvilla Style Icons Edition 2 Winners list: Kiara Advani, Janhvi to Kartik Aaryan, a look at who won what!|date=7 April 2023|website=Pinkvilla|access-date=11 April 2023|archive-date=11 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411065217/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-2023-bhumi-pednekar-is-the-stylish-pathbreaker-ananya-bags-most-glamorous-icon-1215865|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2025 - NDTV Entertainment Awards - Personality of the Year


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Indian television actors]]
* [[List of Indian television actors]]
*[[Dubbing (filmmaking)]]
* [[Dubbing (filmmaking)]]
*[[List of Indian Dubbing Artists]]
* [[List of Indian Dubbing Artists]]


==References==
==References==
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Sharad Kelkar
A photo of Sharad Kelkar smiling to the camera from the chest up
Sharad Kelkar in 2023
Born (1976-10-07) 7 October 1976 (age 49)[1]
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Alma materPrestige Institute of Management, Gwalior (M.B.A)
OccupationActor
Years active2001-present
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 2005)
Children1

Sharad Kelkar is an Indian television and film actor and voice actor who works primarily in Marathi and Hindi films, television and web series.

Early and personal life[edit | edit source]

Kelkar was born in a Marathi family and brought up in Gwalior. His father was a PWD engineer in Madhya Pradesh Government. Kelkar graduated in MBA from Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior and Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior. He married his co-star Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar on 3 June 2005, and together they have a daughter named Kesha.[2] They both have participated in Nach Baliye 2.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 2004, Kelkar made his television debut with the show Aakrosh which aired on Doordarshan in which he played the role of Inspector Sachin Kulkarni.[4]

His wife Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar is 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, Kelkar hosted Rock-N-Roll Family along with former Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 contestant Mauli Dave.[5] Kelkar 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.[citation needed] In 2010, he participated in reality comedy TV series, Comedy Circus Mahasangram (2010) paired with Bharti Singh and Paresh Ganatra.[6] In 2011, Kelkar played a grey character role of Satya in Uttaran he entered the show along with Harsha Khandeparkar who played his sister in the show.[citation needed] His role lasted for about six months in the show.[citation needed] Kelkar was also part of Marathi film Chinu where he played the hero to the female protagonist who plays the title role of Chinu.[7] In 2012, he replaced Mohnish Behl as Dr. Ashutosh in the serial Kuch Toh Log Kahenge which aired on Sony Entertainment Television India.[citation needed] From 2010 to 2013, he presented a crime show, Shaitaan – A Criminal Mind.[citation needed]

In 2013, Kelkar was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 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.[8] In 2015, he was seen in Hero and did a special appearance for a single song in A Paying Ghost.[9][10]

From September 2015 to April 2016, Kelkar was seen as Agent Raghav Sinha in his crime and mystery thriller Agent Raghav - Crime Branch which aired on &TV.[11] 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.".[12] 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, Kelkarwas seen in Indian television show Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai as Rishabh Singh Shekhari.[13] He also played the main antagonist Dhauli in Sanjay Dutt starrer Bhoomi.[14] He also appeared in Irada as Paddy F Sharma a business tycoon.[15] He also acted in Sangharsh Yatra Biopic of late Gopinath Munde a famous BJP politician in Maharashtra.[citation needed] He did guest appearances in movies like Guest in London and Baadshaho.[16][17] He also debuted as a producer for Marathi film Idak : The Goat which was screened at the Cannes festival.

In 2018, Kelkar acted in three Marathi films Rakshas, Madhuri, and Youngraad. He was also seen in a music video Majbooriyan.[18]

In 2019, Kelkar 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 antagonists. His another web-series Rangbaaz phirse (season 2) released in December 2019.

In January 2020, Kelkar played the role of Shivaji I in the film Tanhaji.[19] he was appreciated for his performance. Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost praised the portrayal of Laxmii by Sharad Kelkar calling it a mature performance.[20] He was also seen in ZEE5 series Black Widows opposite Mona Singh in December 2020

In 2021, Kelkar played the role of a military officer in the film Bhuj: The Pride of India.

In 2022, Kelkar played a dark-shaded character in Operation Romeo. In the film, he played the character of a police officer.[21] Kelkar played the Antagonist role in Code Name: Tiranga. His next release was Pan Indian Marathi historical Period film Har Har Mahadev playing the role of Bhaji Prabhu Deshpande, a Maratha warrior character in the film.

In 2023, Kelkar appeared in Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga where he played the role of an investigation officer. He also played the role of Golf Coach in the sports Drama Slum Golf.[22]

In 2024, Kelkar made his Tamil debut through playing the role of Aryan in Ayalaan. Later that year, Kelkar played the supporting role of real-life businessman Ravi Mantha in Srikanth Bolla's Hindi biopic, Srikanth.[23][24] The same year, he also starred Marathi action film Raanti.

Since July 2025, he portraying Aryavardhan in Zee TV's Tumm Se Tumm Tak, opposite Niharika Chouksey after an eight-year television hiatus.[25][26]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit | edit source]

List of Sharad Kelkar film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2004 Hulchul[27] Dr. Satyendra "Sattu" Mishra Hindi Cameo
2005 Uttarayan Young Raghu Marathi
2012 1920: Evil Returns Amar Pratap Hindi Cameo
Chinu Raj Marathi
2013 Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela Khanji Sanera Hindi
2014 Lai Bhaari Sangram Marathi
2015 Hero Dheeraj Mathur Hindi
A Paying Ghost Himself Marathi Special appearance
2016 Mohenjo Daro Srujan Dhanraj Hindi Cameo
Rocky Handsome ACP Dilip
Sardaar Gabbar Singh Raja Bhairon Singh Telugu
2017 Irada Paddy Sharma Hindi
Sangharsh Yatra Gopinath Munde Marathi
Guest Iin London Ashutosh Hindi Cameo
Bhoomi Dhauli
Baadshaho Inspector Durjan
2018 Rakshas Avinash Marathi
Youngraad Senapati
Madhuri Dr. Tushar Kesar
2019 Purple Mohit Hindi Short film
Housefull 4 Suryabhan/Michael Double role
2020 Tanhaji Chatrapati Shivaji
London Confidential Tanmay Kulkarni Cameo
Laxmii Laxman Sharma
Darbaan Anukul
2021 Bhuj: The Pride of India Ram Karan "RK" Nair
2022 Operation Romeo Mangesh Jadhav
Bhediya Anika's father Cameo
Code Name: Tiranga Khalid Omar
Har Har Mahadev Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marathi
2023 Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Parvez Sheikh[28] Hindi
Chatrapathi Bhavani[29]
2024 Ayalaan Aryan[30] Tamil
Srikanth Ravi Mantha[31] Hindi
Raanti Marathi [32]
2025 Sky Force Ahmed Hussain / Sq Leader 71 Hindi
Dil Dosti Aur Dogs Sanjay

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Aap Beeti Inspector Sameer
2004 Aakrosh Inspector Sachin Kulkarni
Bhabhi Advocate Kunal
Raat Hone Ko Hai Neel
2004–2005 CID Inspector Jehan
2005 C.I.D. Special Bureau
2005–2007 Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka Rudra Raizada
2005–2009 Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar Nahar Singh/Amritanand
2006 Nach Baliye 2 Contestant 8th place
2007 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge Host
2008 Rock-N-Roll Family Host
2009 Pati Patni Aur Woh Host
2009–2010 Comedy Circus Contestant
2009–2010 Bairi Piya Digvijay Singh Bhadoria / Ranveer
2010 Sarvggun Sampanna Abhay
2011 Uttaran Satya Singh
2012–2013 Kuch Toh Log Kahenge Dr. Ashutosh Mathur
Shaitaan – A Criminal Mind Host
2015–2016 Agent Raghav – Crime Branch Agent Raghav Sinha
2017 Cineplay – Stage On Screen – Boichek Parag
2017 Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai Rishabh Singh Shekhari
2019–present The Family Man Arvind
2019 Rangbaaz Phir Se Raja Phogat
2020 Special OPS IB Officer Surya
2021 Case Files With Sharad Kelkar Host
2021 Black Widows Yatin Mehrotra[33]
2021-2024 The Legend of Hanuman Narrator/Ravana
2023 Slum Golf Gautam Rane
2024 Indian Police Force Jagtap
Baahubali: Crown of Blood Amarendra Baahubali
Doctors Dr. Ishaan Ahuja [34]
2025–present Tumm Se Tumm Tak Aryavardhan Lead Role
2026 Taskaree Bada Chaudhary Netflix series[35][36]

Music videos[edit | edit source]

List of Sharad Kelkar music video credits
Year Title Role Singer(s)
2018 "Majbooriyan" Agent Vikram Soham Nayak and Antara Mitra

Voice acting[edit | edit source]

Dubbing roles[edit | edit source]

Hollywood films[edit | edit source]

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 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.[37]
Captain Marvel Lee Pace 2019 2019
Furious 7 Jason Statham Deckard Shaw 2015 2015
The Fate of the Furious 2017 2017
Exodus: Gods and Kings Joel Edgerton Ramesses II 2014 2014
Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Hardy Max Rockatansky 2015 2015
X-Men: Apocalypse Oscar Isaac En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse 2016 2016
xXx: Return of Xander Cage Vin Diesel Xander Cage 2017 2017
Hobbs & Shaw Jason Statham Deckard Shaw 2019 2019
F9: The Fast Saga 2021 2021
Fast X 2023 2023
Heads of State Idris Elba Sam Clarke 2025 2025 Template:Centre

Indian films[edit | edit source]

Title Actor Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year release Dub Year release Notes
Baahubali: The Beginning Prabhas Amarendra Baahubali and Mahendra Baahubali Hindi Telugu 2015 2015 [38]
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion 2017 2017
Gaddalakonda Ganesh Varun Tej Gaddalakonda "Gani" Ganesh Hindi Telugu 2019 2022
Vinaya Vidheya Rama Ram Charan Konidela Ram Hindi Telugu 2019 2023
Dasara Nani Dharani Hindi Telugu 2023 2023
Adipurush Prabhas Raghava Hindi 2023 2023 Original Hindi version dubbed
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Prabhas Deva Hindi Telugu 2023 2023
Rangasthalam Ram Charan Chelluboina Chitti Babu Hindi Telugu 2018 2025
Ayalaan Himself Aryan Hindi Tamil 2024 2025

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