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Sharad Kelkar Defends His High Salary Ahead of Tum Se Tum Tak Premiere

He says his pay reflects over two decades of work and credits the show’s unconventional romance for bringing him back to television

Overview

  • Sharad Kelkar returns as the lead in Tum Se Tum Tak opposite Niharika Chouksey, with the series set to premiere on July 7 on Zee TV.
  • In an IANS interview, the 48-year-old confirmed he is the highest-paid actor on the show and urged viewers not to be jealous, calling his fee a sign of achievement.
  • He initially declined the role when first offered in January due to prior shooting commitments but accepted after producers reapproached him in March.
  • Tum Se Tum Tak centers on a cross-generational love story between a 19-year-old woman and a 46-year-old tycoon as they navigate societal norms.
  • Kelkar’s small-screen comeback underscores a broader trend of established film actors joining television projects with innovative narratives.