Sharad Kelkar made a name for himself in the small screen as Nahar in the Zee TV show, Saath Phere. Now, the handsome actor is ready to try something different. He will rub shoulders with Ajay Devgan and wife Kajol in Zee TV's reality show, Rock n Roll. The Devgans, along with Kajol's mother, Tanuja, will be the judges of the dance show while Sharad will be the host.
He tells Rajul Hegde more about Rock n Roll.
How did you get to host this show?
I have anchored a low-profile show on Zee Dubai. I think the channel saw that and chose me.
How does it feel to host a big reality show like this?
It is an amazing experience. I am very nervous because I have not hosted any reality show like this before.
Also, the Zee Dubai show did not have any judges. But here, we have Ajay Devgan, Kajol and Tanuja who are really big stars.
It's challenging and will be a learning experience for me.
How does it feel to share the stage with big stars?
I am from a small town -- Gwailor -- so it was a big thing meeting them. I spoke to Ajay Devgan backstage just before coming on the stage, so it was cool. But I felt very nervous with Kajol and Tanuja. I have grown up watching Tanujaji's movies, so I was very apprehensive when I met her for the first time. It is an honour for me to share the stage with such renowned film actors.
Will there will be a lot of drama like the other reality shows?
I was carried away when I met an old couple. I don't have to do anything to make them cry or laugh. They will cry even if they win or lose. I am just going to have fun. You will see a different Sharad on this show.
Will it hamper your Saath Phere shooting?
No. I have 10 days to shoot for Saath Phere. Reality shows like this have fixed days. I have already given them my dates.
Saath Phere was a number one show but now its popularity is waning...
Yes. The ratings have been dipping for the last few months probably because viewers didn't like to see Nahar and Saloni (characters in the show) separated. Now that Saloni and Nahar are back together, there has been an increase in the ratings.
Do you get time for yourself?
I shoot for 22 days a month and reserve eight days for my family. I have promised my wife, Keerti, that I will take her out of Mumbai every month. I have gone to few places like Goa, Kerala, and Hong Kong. I hate travelling because I cannot sit for long time, thanks to my long legs.
You also participated in the singing competition show Jhoom India? How was the experience?I enjoyed the show though I was out after a few episodes. I have also decided to learn singing from the experts of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa team on Zee TV.
Rock n Roll starts on March 14, at 10pm on Zee TV.
