Actor Sharad Kelkar is set to make his return in the serial Tum Se Tum Tak alongside Niharika Chouksey in the lead, with the show scheduled to premiere on July 7. Recently, the 48-year-old actor reacted to news of being the highest paid actor on the serial, urging people not to be 'jealous'. He shared that he has been a part of the industry for more than two decades and has earned his place.
Kelkar Defends His Pay
In an interview with IANS, "Yes, I charge for it. What's wrong with that? If someone is earning well, people should be happy-not jealous. It's a sign of achievement. If an actor returns to television, it's because they have value. No one's calling you back just for nostalgia-you have to bring something to the table."
Kelkar Initially Declined Offer
Furthermore, Sharad revealed what motivated him to be a part of Tum Se Tum Tak, stating that he found the story of the show to be 'extremely compelling.' He shared that the project was first offered to him in January and was scheduled to begin filming in February, but he had to decline as he was already shooting for another series at the time.
However, the makers approached him again in March. When he asked about the story of the serial, he was intrigued, particularly by the format, which, as the promo suggests, revolves around 'two different worlds colliding.'
Tum Se Tum Tak
The story revolves around an unconventional love story between Anu (Niharika), a kind 19-year-old, and Aryavardhan (Sharad), a 46-year-old business tycoon, and how they overcome struggles to prove that love transcends age and boundaries.
