Popular actor Sharad Kelkar who has already made his name on television acted in one of the biggest hits of Sanjay Leela Bhansali " Ramleela - last year. Now the versatile actor is being seen in thew recent hit Marathi movie title Lai Bhari. Sharad says, " As I am a Maharashtrain it is quite natural to do Marathi cinema. Though I am born and brought up in Madhya Pradesh, I can speak good Marathi. There is a huge upswing in Marathi movies nowadays after some movies won awards and got audience acclaim. The response for the film is fabulous. The negative role of Sangram has been liked by audiences"
He adds,"Nishikanth Kamath called me to narrate the storyline and in just one meeting he decided to make me a part of his movie. There were no auditions!" Lai Bhari has some intense action scenes in which Riteish plays a hero and Sharad dons a villain's hat. For the role Sharad has an intense look and also prepared well physically. "I am trained in Judo and some other forms of Martial Arts so it was not that difficult for me to get a perfect physique. I used to workout hard during the shooting. I enjoy doing action scenes. According to me you need to use your brain and need to be smart while delivering action scenes. Smart moves are necessary and that will automatically double your energy level." Which are the actors over the years impressed you for their fitness?"Akshay Kumar. Undoubtedly. He is flawless when it comes to fitness. He is disciplined and dedicated towards his physique. From the younger lot I like Tiger Shroff."