Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy Laxmii, which was previously titled Laxmmi Bomb, released on OTT recently. While the film received a mixed reaction from the audience, people didn't fail to acknowledge good acting. And that’s exactly what happened with Sharad Kelkar, who played the role of Laxmii in the film. He played the role of the original trans woman whose ghost haunts Akshay’s Character Asif.

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But he has been in the industry for a very long time, and here’s how he ended up in Bollywood with no real connection in the industry. 

Gym Instructor 

Sharad’s father had unfortunately passed away at a very young age and he was raised by his mother. He had no plan but he never wanted to be dependent on his mother and wanted to help her financially. He graduated in Physical Education and started his gym in the year 2000. He used to make around Rs 2500 per month.

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How He Became An Actor 

He was in Mumbai visiting family and there he bagged his first offer to walk the ramp. He also became Grasim Mr. India finalist and started hosting TV shows like Rock-N-Roll Family and Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007. He also acted in many popular TV shows like Mohenjo Daro, Guest Iin London, and Baadshaho.

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Started From TV 

He started his acting journey from Doordarshan in shows such as Aakrosh (2000), Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Uttaran, and Agent Raghav. 

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These TV shows made him popular and that’s how he got recognized in eyes of the people.  

Acted In Many Bollywood Films

He has acted in many Bollywood films such as Laxmii, Bhoomi, Tanhaji, Ram Leela, and Housefull 4. 

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He was largely praised for playing the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Tanhaji. A lot of people praised him by saying that he played the Maratha emperor with utmost finesse. 

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So, apart from extraordinary acting skills, Sharad also lent his deep baritone of a voice to Prabhas for the Hindi version of Baahubali and people loved his voice on the actor.

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