Sharad Kelkar was 'shocked' when Om Raut roped him in for 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'

Sharad Kelkar, actor, essaying role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Om Raut's Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior made some interesting revelations in a recent media interview. actor spoke about why he was director Om Raut's first choice for role of Maratha ruler.

In interview, published on an online portal, Sharad also heaped praises for his Tanhaji director and threw some light on his forthcoming projects. Here is all you need to kw. 

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Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior actor Sharad Kelkar makes some revelations 

popular television star, Sharad Kelkar, who had an enthralling year with some remarkable roles in films like Housefull 4 and digital series like Family Man, is looking forward to 2020, where he will reportedly have two releases, namely, Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior, and Laxmmi Bomb. So, when a media publication sat for an interview with actor, he reminisced his first meeting with Tanhaji's director Om Raut.

In interview, actor revealed he was appalled by dedication and perseverance of Om Raut, who in his first meeting with Sharad, asked him to play role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Tanhaji. A shocked Sharad asked Om reason for casting him as Maratha ruler.

latter said that he believed Sharad had a resemblance to Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Hosuefull 4 actor heaped praises for Om Raut, who according to him is one of best directors of Bollywood, and also revealed he is presently reading scripts and will soon anunce his next film.  

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Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior, starring Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Saif Ali Khan in lead, narrates tale of Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusarey, who, reportedly, was one of greatest leaders of Maratha Kingdom. Om Raut directorial released in atres today, that is January 10, 2020. 

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