Sharad Kelkar's birthday: Did you know the actor began his career as a gym instructor?

Tanhaji actor Shar Kelkar has turned a year old today. He is celebrating his 44th birthday on Wednesday, October 7. Hailing from Gwalior, actor began his career by featuring in several TV shows and n moved on to essay brief roles across Bollywood and Tollywood industry. But do you kw that he was a gym instructor in Gwalior before he ventured in acting fraternity?

Shar Kelkar’s fitness connection

During his interaction with Scroll.in, when asked how did he man to build his career from being a mere gym instructor, Shar replied that he h plans of entering in acting industry, neir it was his dream to be an actor. Saath Phere star ded that he gruated in Physical Education when he was 23 and was looking for jobs. Travelling back in time, Shar recalled how his mor raised him single-handedly and he was keen on giving her mor an easier life.

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To support his mor, Shar reportedly started his own gym back in year 2000. He ded that he would earn around Rs. 2,500 per month. However, his visit to a cousin in Mumbai changed dynamics of his life forever. actor explained that he was in city for just 2 days and he received a modelling offer out of where. firm would pay him Rs. 5000 and hence he decided to stay back for a while.

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Elaborating furr, Shar said that once he completed his MBA degree, he began working in a telecom company and one fine day he asked permission from his mor if he could shift Mumbai to try his luck. His mor took objection and with a view of doing something, Shar returned to Mumbai. As reported by portal, actor planned to do something in fitness industry, if he were unable to make it big in modelling firm and that is how his journey in showbiz industry began.

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What is next in store for Shar Kelkar?

On professional front, 2020 has proved to be a boon for star. He began year, by featuring as Shivaji Maharaj in Tanhaji. He has several interesting projects lined up for release. He will share screen with Akshay Kumar in Laxmmi Bomb and with Ajay Devgn in Bhuj: Pride of India. Along with this, he will also play a brief role in Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey.

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