By Kusumika Das
Actor Sharad Kelkar is all set to return to television with the new show Tum Se Tum Tak, where he stars opposite Niharika Chouksey. The show is set to premiere on July 7. Recently, the actor responded to reports claiming he is one of the highest-paid actors on the show. Addressing the buzz, he said people shouldn鈥檛 feel jealous, as he has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has rightfully earned his position. Read on to know more! Sharad Kelkar on his fees for Tum Se Tum Tak Actor Sharad Kelkar has finally addressed the rumors of being one of the highest-paid actors on his latest show, Tum Se Tum Tak. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kelkar said that he has been a part of the industry for more than two decades and has earned his place. Speaking to IANS, he said, “Yes, I charge for it. What鈥檚 wrong with that? If someone is earning well, people should be happy, not jealous. It鈥檚 a sign of achievement. If an actor returns to television, it鈥檚 because they have value. No one鈥檚 calling you back just for nostalgia鈥攜ou have to bring something to the table.” When asked about what motivated him to be a part of Tum Se Tum Tak, Kelkar revealed that he found the story of the show to be extremely compelling. The Laxmii actor said, “It came to me in January. Initially, they wanted to shoot around February, but I was already shooting another series at the time, so I had to decline. Then, in March, they approached me again. I asked them to share the story. What intrigued me was the format鈥攍ike the promo says, two different worlds collide. One is wealthy, the other is from a humble background. And there鈥檚 a love story at its heart.” “From the episodes I鈥檝e read, both worlds are represented equally. The workload was more balanced, and unlike typical daily soaps, it didn鈥檛 require an overwhelming number of shoot days. The story was great, the schedule manageable, and it鈥檚 airing on Zee鈥攚hich is where I started. So, in a way, it鈥檚 a homecoming. It just all came together,” he added. Tum Se Tum Tak shares an unconventional love story between a 19-year-old girl, Anu, and a 46-year-old business tycoon, Aryavardhan. The leading lady of the drama, Niharika Chouksey, called his Tum Se Tum Tak co-star a very good human being. Revealing that Kelkar makes one feel extremely comfortable, she stated, “First of all, he is a very good human being. He does not carry his stardom, so he already makes you feel extremely comfortable. You can learn from him how even after reaching the height of success one can stay neutral and grounded.” Inputs Credit: IANS