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News1814-01-2026, 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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