Sharad Kelkar was born on October 7, 1976 in the historical city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The handsome actor had a very good stint on TV with shows like Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Bairi Piya, Uttaran, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai and more. Kelkar made a very good transition to films with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ram Leela – Goliyon Ki Rasleela where he played the possessive elder brother.
In the past few years, he has been doing movies in Hindi, Marathi and South Indian languages. He made his Tamil debut with Ayalaan that had Sivakarthikeyan in the lead. But what made his really famous was his dubbing skills. He is the voice of Prabhas in the Hindi version of his movies. Here is a look at prominent movies where he dubbed for original stars. The Legend of Hanuman Season 4 Review: Disney+ Hotstar’s Power-Packed Mythical Saga Impresses Critics!.
‘Baahubali and Baahubali: The Conclusion’
Prabhas became a pan-India superstar after the Baahubali series. A lot of credit goes to Sharad Kelkar for his immaculate voice modulation in the dubbing. The dialogues sounded ten times more powerful due to his baritone. Prabhas has a deep voice but the impact Sharad Kelkar’s voice had on the films is unforgettable.
The ‘Baahubali’ Films Sealed Sharad Kelkar’s Place in Movie History
‘Adipurush’
Many felt that Sharad Kelkar’s dubbing for Prabhas as Lord Rama was one of the few good things about Adipurush, other than the beautiful music. One of the most hyped movies of 2023, it tanked badly and was widely criticized throughout the country. From the actors to filmmakers and writers, everyone faced severe backlash. Accident or Conspiracy–Godhra: Sharad Kelkar Voices Film on 2002 Gujarat Riots; Ranvir Shorey-Starrer Set to Release on July 12 (Watch Video).
In ‘Adipurush’ He Gave His Voice to Prabhas Once Again
‘Furious 7’
Sharad Kelkar is the voice of Jason Statham in the Fast and Furious films released in Hindi. In between, we could see the Hollywood star sport a look that was quite similar to that of Sharad Kelkar. The actor has given his voice to movies like Furious 7 and The Fate Of The Furious.
‘Salaar’
The macho star did a stellar work in Salaar as well. Sharad Kelkar said he understood what Prashanth Neel had in his mind about Deva/Salaar. He said Prabhas had put in immense physical work for the movie, and his voice needed that level of intensity to captivate the audience. He said he wanted to be at par with the madness of the Tollywood star as the character.
We can see that he has done some great work as an artiste through his dubbing only. Over the years, fans have seen his talents and want filmmakers to utilize him in a better manner on screen.
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