Sharad Kelkar says voicing Lord Ram in ‘Adipurush’ has been the ‘most challenging’ role for him

Actor Sharad Kelkar, who will dub for Prabhas' character Lord Ram in the upcoming film 'Adipurush', has said that this is the ‘most challenging’ role for him so far.

Speaking with news agency PTI, the actor said, ‘Voice acting is a responsible job because you are lending your voice to someone else who has performed with all his heart out. Your one mistake can ruin his performance.’

‘So, I am responsible (for lending my voice) whether it is for Lord Ram or for Nani’s character. Lord Ram is the most challenging one. It is a matter of pride for me also to give voice for Adipurush,’ Kelkar added.

Kelkar further said there have been times when he felt pigeonholed due to his baritone.

‘As an actor, it is a disadvantage for me because it is difficult for people to imagine me in different roles. They tend to offer me similar kinds of roles because I have a certain personality and voice, which they think can go well with a particular range of characters, like a cop or a villain. I try to do different kinds of stuff. I am trying to prove again and again that I have a good voice but my strength is my acting. It (voice) is an added advantage and I don’t take credit for that voice as such,’ he said.

‘Adipurush’ has been directed by Om Raut of ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ fame. It is set to release in June.

Sharad Kelkar’s latest release is heist-drama ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’, co-starring Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal, which will start streaming on OTT giant Netflix from Friday.

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