Sharad Kelkar

Sharad Kelkar is an Indian actor and voice artist who works across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil cinema and television. Born on 7 October 1976 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, into a Marathi family, he began as a gym instructor before moving into modelling and acting. He made his television debut in Aakrosh (2004) and became a pan-India name through films such as Lai Bhaari (2014) and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), as well as his acclaimed Hindi dubbing of Prabhas in the Baahubali series. Married to actress Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar since 2005, he is known for his commanding baritone voice. In 2025 he plays Fl. Lt. Ahmed Hussain in the war drama Sky Force.

Sharad Kelkar is an Indian actor and voice artist who works across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil cinema and television. Born on 7 October 1976 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, into a Marathi family, he began as a gym instructor before moving into modelling and acting. He made his television debut in Aakrosh (2004) and became a pan-India name through films such as Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) and his acclaimed Hindi dubbing of Prabhas in the Baahubali series.

Sharad Kelkar was born on 7 October 1976 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, into a Marathi family; his father worked as a PWD engineer with the Madhya Pradesh government. He graduated in physical education and later completed an MBA from the Prestige Institute of Management & Research, Gwalior. He worked for a time as a gym instructor in Gwalior before pivoting to modelling and acting.

He is married to actress Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar, whom he wed in June 2005, and the couple have a daughter, Kesha. He has spoken about overcoming a childhood stammer, and has credited voice training and acting with helping him do so.

Sharad Kelkar has been married to actress Keerti Gaekwad Kelkar since June 2005; the couple have a daughter named Kesha. Theirs is one of the industry's long-married couples, and there are no credible reports of affairs. He generally keeps his family life private.

After modelling and being a finalist in the Grasim Mr India contest, Kelkar made his television debut in Aakrosh (2004) and appeared in serials through the 2000s, steadily building a reputation as a strong screen presence.

He made his Hindi film debut with a small role in Hulchul (2004), and drew notice in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013). He played the antagonist Sangram in the Marathi blockbuster Lai Bhaari (2014) and worked in Telugu cinema with Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016). His profile rose further with Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020).

He became widely known for dubbing Prabhas's voice in the Hindi version of the Baahubali films. He appeared in web series including The Family Man (2019) and voiced roles in The Legend of Hanuman. In 2025 he plays Flight Lieutenant Ahmed Hussain in the war drama Sky Force.

Sharad Kelkar's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹70–80 crore, an estimate rather than a confirmed figure. His income comes from acting across multiple film industries, television, web series and extensive voice-over and dubbing work. He has not officially disclosed his earnings.