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News18
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sharad Kelkar Talks About His Role In Tumm Se Tumm Tak: ‘Not Just A Fairytale'
Last Updated: Tumm Se Tumm Tak is special for Sharad Kelkar because it brings him back to a channel he feels connected to. Popular actor Sharad Kelkar is back on the small screen with a brand-new show, Tumm Se Tumm Tak. Produced by Prateek Sharma, the series marks Sharad's return to television in a leading role. He plays Arya Vardhan, a successful billionaire whose life changes when he meets Anu, a spirited young woman from a middle-class family. The show tells the story of two people from two different worlds. In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Sharad said that's exactly what makes it special. 'Tumm Se Tumm Tak is about how two people with different lives come together through love and life's struggles," he mentioned.. Arya has worked hard to become a billionaire. Anu, on the other hand, has faced many challenges. 'It's not just a fairytale romance. It's real, emotional and full of heart," Sharad said. For him, it was the story that mattered most. 'TV, film, or web — the medium is secondary. What matters is the story and the character," he explained. 'This project has everything. The script is layered. It has emotional highs and lows, and at its core, a beautiful love story," the actor added. The show is also special for Sharad because it brings him back to a channel he feels connected to. 'It's like coming home," he said, adding, 'I've had memorable experiences here. And to return with such a strong role is very fulfilling." Sharad praised producer Prateek Sharma, calling him honest, grounded and supportive. He also thanked his team for helping him balance his packed schedule. The actor has a film and a web series lined up as well. Known for his intense and tough roles, Sharad sees Arya Vardhan as a chance to show a softer side. 'People often see me as a cop or a villain. But I'm a romantic at heart," he reveals. 'This role lets me express that emotion," he asserted. He also spoke about the unique connection TV offers. 'TV is honest. The character has to feel real because you live it every day," the actor noted. Sharad promises that Tumm Se Tumm Tak will offer more than just a simple love story. 'It's about growth, healing and discovering yourself through another person," he concluded. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Sharad Kelkar on ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak': This role shows a romantic side of me that's rarely seen on-screen
Popular actor Sharad Kelkar , known for his commanding screen presence and powerful portrayals in both films and television, has made a much-awaited return to the small screen with Tumm Se Tumm Tak produced by Prateek Sharma. In the show, he steps into the shoes of Arya Vardhan, a successful billionaire whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Anu, a spirited young woman from a middle-class background. The show weaves together the story of two individuals from opposite ends of the social spectrum, and Sharad believes that's exactly what makes it so special. 'Tumm Se Tumm Tak is about how two people from completely different worlds meet and find common ground through love and life's challenges,' he says. 'Anu comes from a lower middle-class family, and her life has been full of struggles. Arya Vardhan, on the other hand, is a billionaire who has worked extremely hard to be where he is. It's not just a fairytale romance — it has depth, realism, and heart.' For Sharad, the story was the biggest draw. 'Whether it's a TV show, a film, or a web series — the medium is secondary to me. What matters most is the story, the character, and the kind of work I'm getting to do. This project ticked all those boxes,' he explains. 'The script has layers. There are emotional highs and lows and at its core, a very real, very beautiful love story.' What makes Tumm Se Tumm Tak even more special for Sharad is that it marks his return to the channel — a channel where he has had some memorable associations in the past. 'For me, this is like coming back home,' he says fondly. 'The channel has always been close to my heart, and returning with such a powerful and emotionally rich character feels very fulfilling. I want to thank Prateek Sharma, our producer, for bringing me back to this platform with such grace. He is incredibly honest, grounded, and supportive — the kind of person who gives his actors the creative space they need.' Sharad is also managing a packed schedule with a film and a web series in the pipeline, but he credits his team for allowing him the flexibility to give his best to each project. 'I'm fortunate to have a producer who respects my process.' Widely regarded for his intense, action-oriented, or authoritative roles, Sharad sees Arya Vardhan as an opportunity to break away from that mold. 'Most people see me as this tough, no-nonsense guy — someone who's always playing a cop, a villain, or a stern character. But honestly, I'm a very romantic person at heart. That part of me rarely gets explored on-screen, and this role lets me express it in a very raw and vulnerable way,' he reveals. 'It's going to be a refreshing change for the audience to see this softer, more emotional side of me.' He also speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of working in television. 'TV is a very honest medium. You can't pretend for long — the character has to be relatable and consistent because you're living with it day in and day out. That's what I love about it. It keeps you rooted and connected with the audience in a very unique way.' Sharad assures viewers that Tumm Se Tumm Tak will offer more than just a traditional romance. 'There are two distinct tracks in the show — both equally engaging. The emotional graph of the characters is dynamic, and viewers will get to see how their lives intertwine, grow, and evolve. It's not just about love; it's about transformation, healing, and discovering parts of yourself through someone else.' Juhi Parmar Samairra didn't want me to step out to resume shoot |Exclusive|
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive – Niharika Chouksey reacts to 27-year age gap with co-star Sharad Kelkar in Tum Se Tum Tak; says, 'Sharad sir always made me feel very comfortable'
Sharad Kelkar and Niharika Chouksey's new show Tum Se Tum Tak, which recently went on air, has already been winning hearts with its unique concept and engaging storyline. While many have expressed their love and admiration, some have questioned the age gap between Sharad and Niharika. The actress has now reacted to working with Sharad Kelkar, netizens' reactions to the age gap, and more in an exclusive chat with Times of India TV. The show explores the unconventional romance between Anu (played by Niharika Chouksey), a 19-year-old middle-class girl with big dreams and deep-rooted values, and Aryavardhan (played by Sharad Kelkar), a 46-year-old self-made business tycoon known for his discipline. Ever since the first promo of the show came out a few months ago, netizens have been questioning the age gap between lead actors Sharad and Niharika. However, Niharika has opened up about working with her co-star and expressed how he always ensures her comfort before shooting any scene. Talking about the same, Niharika said, 'I've never felt uncomfortable while doing the romantic scenes with him. My past co-actors have also had at least a 10–15 year age gap. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Drink 1 Cup Every Morning – See What Happens A Week Later! Health Watcher Undo I've never done any project with someone of my age. Talking about Sharad sir, I never felt anything weird, and Sharad sir always made me feel very comfortable. When I do a scene, I look at it as Anu, who's in love with Aryavardhan, and I leave Niharika in the vanity van and come—so I've never felt uncomfortable. ' She further shared, 'Earlier, I used to get really affected by these things. However, over the years, I've realised that I can't really help these things, and all I can do is take constructive criticism. If people randomly start writing anything, I can't take it seriously, and I think every actor has to go through such things in their lives. Also, why should I care about what someone with a fake ID on social media is writing on my page? If my producer or someone says something, only then am I obliged to listen to it. '
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Should Brands Think About Cross-Border E-Commerce Amidst Uncertainty?
Cross-border e-commerce is likely to face heavy impacts from the changing global trade landscape, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff strategy remains in flux. Data from FlavorCloud, which helps optimize cross-border shipping and returns, shows that apparel's cross-border conversion rates dropped by 5 percentage points—from 13 percent in February to 8 percent in March, when Trump started introducing, and in some cases soft-launching, what would end up being, in some cases, double or triple-digit duty rates. More from Sourcing Journal Can Tech Plug the Gaps Between Immigration Policies and Reshoring Aspirations? Federal Appeals Court Grants Trump Temporary Relief on Tariff Ruling April Air Cargo Demand Climbs 5.8% as De Minimis Reform Drives Pre-Deadline Surge Right now, the tariffs Trump set forth on 'Liberation Day' are on pause for most countries. Rathna Sharad, CEO and founder of FlavorCloud, said she anticipates that, once that pause is up—barring any further court intervention for overreaching, that is—Trump will introduce lower tariff rates on most countries. 'At the end of 90 days, I expect [rates] to be something more reasonable. We may have seen the worst of [it]. The 145 [percent tariff on China] was enormous, and it has impacted pretty much every single brand in a lot of ways,' Sharad said. Nonetheless, she advised that companies hoping to continue building out their cross-border business stop to consider their sourcing patterns, as so many companies have been since Trump began his second term. If prices on goods increase because of country of origin, and sending goods internationally is already more expensive, that could see companies passing a higher portion of the cost on to their international customers. Sharad said the smartest companies had already started building out a multi-sourcing strategy. 'It's not easy to implement alternative sourcing within a month or two. It takes a while to do that, but what is really important is that those that have made inroads [by] already thinking about multiple suppliers—or that were considering alternative sourcing options before—were able to make that switch relatively easily,' Sharad said. Fashion and apparel, as a category, has already been struggling when it comes to growth for cross-border e-commerce; FlavorCloud's data shows that, while other categories—like beauty, health and wellness, have seen rapid growth between 2024 and 2025, apparel and fashion has seen a 3.3 percent decrease. That pales in comparison to health and wellness' 201.2 percent increase and beauty's 46.6 percent uptick. Sharad said that slump could be attributable to two main factors: longevity in the cross-border market and price fluctuation. '[Apparel] has grown over the years pretty significantly, whereas these other categories are still brand new for cross border, so they're emerging,' she said, noting that apparel has also seen 'more significant price point and margin issues' than other sectors growing rapidly. For apparel companies, Asia, Africa and Latin America could be opportunity zones for further sales; in each region, apparel ranked the number one cross-border category in 2024. The report suggests that, while apparel is a top category in many markets, its stronghold varies by location based on pricing and delivery, which FlavorCloud contends should vary by region. Sharad said the company helps its clients determine those exact considerations, which she expects will only become more important as final—or semi-final—tariff rates come from world leaders. For apparel in particular, getting the mix right on products could help foster loyalty, which seems to be top of mind for many brands and retailers amidst uncertain economic times. Sharad said that, like domestic customers, international customers expect fast delivery, free or low-cost shipping and easy returns to stay truly connected to a specific brand. To be able to deliver on those considerations is likely to help retention rates, she said. 'They're coming back because they love the products, because they're not getting those products locally,' Sharad said. As she thinks about what's coming down the pike, she said unreliability continues to loom—so diversifying sourcing strategies would be a wise move to help make pricing most palatable for customers, and for brands themselves. 'Moving to multiple sourcing partners is an important thing for brands to invest in in the long term, because you don't know when the tariff implication is going to hit you. The one thing we know for sure is that the U.S. is front and center, and tariffs are the household name right now, simply because of the pace with which the changes came and…the magnitude of it,' Sharad said.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Indian Express
Witness in murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh complains of receiving threat call ahead of court appearance
A panchnama witness involved in the identification of a house in the Belagavi region of Karnataka that was allegedly used to finalise the conspiracy to kill the journalist Gauri Lankesh has complained of receiving a threat ahead of his visit to a special court in Bengaluru to testify in the trial of 17 persons arrested for the September 5, 2017, murder of the journalist. The witness who ran a business in Belagavi had rented the house, which had been used by members of a right-wing crime syndicate involved in the murder of Gauri Lankesh. He was made a panchnama witness when three accused persons in the case – Sharad (Kalaskar), Ganesh (Miskin), and Amit (Baddi) – identified the house. The 55-year-old witness, who was summoned to the witness box last week, complained to the state public prosecutor (SPP) of receiving a threatening phone call ahead of his visit, and based on the complaint, the SPP filed a memo in the special court during the trial on May 28. 'Learned Spl. P.P. has filed a memo along with a requisition of CW (court witness)… Copy of the requisition is served on learned counsel for the accused,' the court noted. 'Despite the threats, the witness stuck to his statement in court,' a prosecution source said. During the trial, the witness said that he had rented a house in Belagavi, and police officials brought two suspects in the murder case – Ganesh (Miskin) and Amit (Baddi) – to the house in August 2018. In September 2018, they brought a third accused identified as Sharad (Kalaskar). A fourth accused was also brought, but the witness claimed to have forgotten his name. In the court, the witness identified Amit (Baddi), Shrikant (Pangarkar), and Sharad (Kalaskar) among the accused persons who were brought to the house where the alleged conspiracy occurred, but said he could not identify the fourth person due to the passage of time. During the trial of the murder case last week, one of the prosecution witnesses turned hostile. The witness had earlier given a detailed statement to a magistrate about his participation in multiple training camps for the use of guns and explosives conducted by a Hindutva syndicate, which is implicated in the murder of Gauri Lankesh. The 37-year-old prosecution witness, who is involved in grassroots politics in the Belagavi region of Karnataka, was declared hostile by the state special public prosecutor on Wednesday after he denied all the statements he had earlier made before a magistrate in September 2018 under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The witness who had identified several persons arrested for the murder of Gauri Lankesh as participants in the training camps also rejected the Test Identification Parade he had participated in at the Bengaluru prison in November 2018 and claimed that he had identified the accused persons under police duress. During a cross-examination in the court after being declared hostile by the prosecution, the witness denied the charge that he was deviating from his earlier statements due to pressure from the accused persons – most of whom were granted bail last year. Gauri Lankesh died after four bullets were fired at her by a man now identified by the SIT as Parashuram Waghmore, a former activist of the right-wing Sri Rama Sene outfit. A forensic analysis of the four empty cartridges and the four bullets fired to kill Lankesh showed that the markings on the bullets and cartridges were the same as markings found on bullets and cartridges seized from the site of the killing of Kannada scholar and researcher M M Kalburgi in the northern Karnataka town of Dharwad on August 30, 2015. Findings from the comparison of ballistic evidence from the Lankesh and Kalburgi cases also revealed that the 7.65 mm country-made gun used in the two murders in Karnataka had also been used in the shooting of the Leftist thinker Govind Pansare, 81, in Maharashtra's Kolhapur on February 16, 2015. The ballistic evidence indicated that one of the two guns used in the Pansare murder was used to kill the rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, 69, in Pune on August 20, 2013. The Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named 17 people from right-wing fringe outfits for the conspiracy and murder of Gauri Lankesh. The accused have been charged with murder and involvement in an organised crime activity under the Karnataka Control of Organized Crimes Act, (KCOCA) 2000. 'The members of this organisation targeted persons whom they identified to be inimical to their belief and ideology. The members strictly followed the guidelines and principles mentioned in 'Kshatra Dharma Sadhana', a book published by Sanatan Sanstha,' the SIT said after it filed a 9,235-page chargesheet on November 23, 2018.
