Remember the doomed groom in Priyadarshan’s Hulchul that had to take an emergency break merely moments before his wedding? Akshaye Khanna stole the limelight and didn’t even allow him to get married to Kareena Kapoor Khan. That doomed fate belonged to Sharad Kelkar. Fans may know this, many viewers may not. That was back in 2004, we are in 2021.

In these last 17 years, Kelkar has come a long way, establishing himself as a fine actor and a dependable performer. Right from films to television to web series, he has managed to impress on all platforms, in multiple languages. The deep baritone and intense eyes only add to his gritty acting. Here are some of his most intense roles on his birthday: