Sharad Kelkar responds to highest-paid actor tag with Tum Se Tum Tak, says 'People shouldn't be jealous' 

Sharad Kelkar, a familiar face on Indian television and cinema screens, is all set to return to the small screen with the upcoming romantic drama Tum Se Tum Tak.

The highly anticipated series, which co-stars Faltu actress Niharika Chouksey, is set to debut on July 7, 2025, and has already created a lot of buzz, especially in light of rumours that Kelkar is the highest-paid actor on the show.

Addressing the speculation in an interview with IANS, the 48-year-old actor responded candidly, “Yes, I charge for it. What’s wrong with that? If someone is earning well, people should be happy—not jealous. It’s a sign of achievement.” He continued, “If an actor returns to television, it’s because they have value. No one’s calling you back just for nostalgia—you have to bring something to the table.”

Over two decades into his acting career, Sharad first became well-known for his performance in the 2004 Doordarshan drama Aakrosh. He plays the part of Aryavardhan in Tum Se Tum Tak, a 46-year-old quiet and influential businessman whose life is intertwined with that of Anu (Niharika), a sweet young woman from a lowly upbringing. As the characters try to overcome their extreme age and social differences while defying social norms, the story promises a complex emotional journey.