Sharad Kelkar: Indians are driven by extraordinary resilience
Mumbai, March 11
Actor Sharad Kelkar opened the grand stage of the Zee Kutumb Awards, bringing focus to the spirit of unity and strength that defines Indian families.
Through the recently conducted Zee Kutumb awards, ZEE TV has celebrated the spirit of aspirational India. An India that believes in the power of dreams and has the gumption to make them come true.
The actor, who essays the role of Arya in the show Tumm Se Tumm Tak, spoke about the deep-rooted resilience that shapes the mindset of people across the country.
Sharad said: "Indians are driven by extraordinary resilience. Across the country, there is a deep-rooted belief in growth, possibility, and the power of dreams. Despite all the challenges we face, the spirit within us never dies."
He added: "Our family values, the bonds we cherish, and the friends we make along the way become our reason for existence without us even realising it. This 'Kutumb' is trying to embrace everything that makes us human and unites all of us in one way or another, and I think that is a beautiful thing."
Zee Kutumb Awards 2026 is a celebration of progress and the togetherness of our communities. It is a living, breathing celebration of community living, our families, and the bonds that define us.
The red carpet welcomed the beloved stars of shows, including Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Saru, Vasudha, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Jagadhatri, Lakshmi Niwas, and Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, as they arrived not just as stars, but as members of one large Kutumb.
Other celebrities seen at the event included Niharika Chouksey, Priya Thakur, Abhishek Sharma, Sheezan Khan, Amandeep Sidhu, Jayati Bhatia, Mohak Matkar, Shagun Pandey, Rajendra Chawla, Bharat Ahlawat, Ayushi Khurana, Anita Hassanandani and Krystle D'Souza.
Talking about Tumm Se Tumm Tak, it is the remake of Zee Marathi's TV series Tula Pahate Re.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Well said by Sharad Kelkar. In a country as diverse as ours, it's this shared spirit of 'kutumb' that keeps us going. Awards like these are a nice reminder of our core values.
Respectfully, while the sentiment is beautiful, I wish TV shows would also reflect this resilience in more realistic ways. Sometimes the dramas feel far from the real struggles of Indian families. Just my two paise.
Seeing all these stars together as one family is heartwarming. It's more than just an awards show, it's a celebration of what binds us together as Indians. 👏
As someone living in India for work, I've witnessed this resilience first-hand. The way communities come together during festivals or tough times is truly special. Sharad Kelkar captured it perfectly.
Absolutely! Our parents and grandparents have shown us what resilience means. They built lives with so little, yet never gave up on their dreams for us. This is our true strength.
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