Sharad Kelkar is an Indian film and television actor who started out as a gym instructor, before becoming a model and then entered the entertainment industry with the Doordarshan television serial Aakrosh. His notable television appearances include Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007, Uttaran, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, and Comedy Circus Mahasangram. He was seen in movies like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Mohenjo Daro, Sardaar Gabbar Singh and Youngraad. In 2019 he made an appearance in the blockbuster comedy Housefull 4 and starred alongside Ajay Devgn and Kajol in action drama historical Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. His 2020 releases include Laxmii and Darbaan.