From A Gym Trainer To An Actor

Sharad Kelkar has come a long way…

- Harsha Advani

After his splendid performances in ‘Raam- Leela’, ‘Hero’, ‘Mohenjo Daro’, Marathi movie ‘Lai Bhaari’ and many more, Sharad Kelkar is in the news again, as the bad guy in Sanjay Dutt starrer ‘Bhoomi’. In a candid tête-à-tête, Sharad speaks about his passion for fitness, turning actor, being the voice of ‘Baahubali’ and more…

A Born Fitness Enthusiast

“I was born in Gwalior, MP, and growing up, I aspired to be in the army. So after 12 th std, I started going to the gym and also did my graduation in physical education. I applied for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) Examination and cleared all exams, interviews and the many other rounds that they have. But during the selection, I was rejected.

“I had all my fitness degrees, but no job, so I decided to open a gym in a club, and worked there as a fitness trainer for two years, along with attending MBA classes in Indore.