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Sharad Kelkar Birthday: From Stuttering Struggle to Voice of Baahubali

News18•07-10-2026, 13:11

•Sharad Kelkar overcame severe childhood stuttering through years of dedication to build a successful career in acting and voiceover.
•Born to a PWD engineer father and holding an MBA degree, Kelkar chose a path in the entertainment industry over the corporate world.
•He transitioned successfully from playing a hero in television serials to taking on powerful villainous roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
•His iconic voice work in Baahubali 2 left a lasting impact, making his voice synonymous with the epic character on screen.
•He has showcased his versatile acting through acclaimed performances in films like Tanhaji and Laxmii.

Sharad Kelkar completed his studies and earned an MBA degree before transitioning into the glamorous world of Mumbai to pursue acting and television.

Sharad Kelkar's powerful voice is best known for the massive hit film series 'Baahubali 2', which grossed around Rs 2,460 crore.

Sharad Kelkar made his television debut in 2004 with the Doordarshan show 'Aakrosh', where he played the role of Inspector Sachin Kulkarni.