Sharad Kelkar: Powerful Voice Limits Roles, Hinders 'Common Man' Characters

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News18•14-01-2026, 17:39
Sharad Kelkar: Powerful Voice Limits Roles, Hinders 'Common Man' Characters
- •Actor Sharad Kelkar believes his commanding voice, often seen as an asset, is a disadvantage for playing 'simple man' roles.
- •Filmmakers hesitate to cast him as a common man due to his distinct voice, fearing it won't fit the character.
- •Kelkar has lent his voice to Prabhas in "Baahubali" franchise, "Adipurush", "Salaar", and Nani's "Dasara".
- •He is excited about his antagonist role in the new Netflix series "Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web", starring Emraan Hashmi.
- •Kelkar enjoys playing villains, finding them creatively liberating, and prefers switching between positive and negative roles to avoid monotony.
Why It Matters: Sharad Kelkar feels his strong voice, while an asset for dubbing, limits his opportunities for common man roles.
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