Sharad Kelkar is an Indian actor and voice artist known for his work across Hindi and Marathi cinema as well as Indian television. He is widely recognised for his deep baritone voice, which has been used for narration, dubbing, and voice-overs in several major productions, including the Hindi version of S. S. Rajamouli's Baahubali film series, in which he provided the voice for the character Bhallaladeva.
| Name | Sharad Kelkar |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor, voice artist |
| Languages of work | Hindi, Marathi |
| Mediums | Television, film, voice-over |
| Spouse | Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar (actress) |
| Notable voice work | Hindi dub of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Bhallaladeva) |
| Notable lead role | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) |
Kelkar was born into a Marathi-speaking family and spent parts of his early life in Madhya Pradesh, including in the city of Gwalior. Before entering the entertainment industry, he worked briefly in the corporate sector and as a fitness trainer. He moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting, beginning on Indian television in the 2000s.
Kelkar gained early recognition through Hindi television serials. His prominent appearances include:
Kelkar transitioned to films during the 2010s, working in both Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Kelkar is among the better-known voice artists in contemporary Hindi cinema. His most prominent voice contribution was dubbing for the antagonist Bhallaladeva, played by Rana Daggubati, in the Hindi versions of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). He has also lent his voice to narration, advertisements, and trailers for several Indian films and brands.
Sharad Kelkar is married to actress Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar, whom he met during his early television career. The couple has a daughter.
Kelkar represents a category of Indian performers who have built parallel careers in television, film, and voice work. His success in moving from long-running Hindi soap operas to mainstream Hindi and Marathi films, combined with his recognition as a leading voice-over artist, illustrates the increasing crossover between these mediums in the Indian entertainment industry.