'MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE TO HAVE PLAYED SHIVAJI'

On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sharad Kelkar opens up on playing him on screen; calls it a once in a lifetime role

- Rishabh Suri

Having essayed a variety of roles in films and serials, nothing has given Sharad Kelkar as much of a sense of pride as playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He stepped in the shoes of the celebrated Maratha ruler for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020), one of the biggest hits of his career. As the actor shoots for us exclusively on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti aka Shiv Jayanti, today, the first thing he does is remove his footwear as a mark of respect. He says, "This is a day of celebration for a