Sharad Kelkar reflects on evolution of wedding narratives on television
Mumbai, May 27
Actor Sharad Kelkar has spoken up on the evolution of marriage in Indian television. The actor essays the role of Arya in the television show 'Tumm Se Tumm Tak'. The upcoming episodes of the show will showcase a wedding track marking a nostalgic full-circle moment for actor Sharad Kelkar, whose television journey years ago with the iconic show 'Saat Phere', a show deeply rooted in relationships and marriage.
Over the years, weddings on television have evolved significantly, moving beyond just grandeur and celebration to stories filled with emotional depth, realism, and layered relationships.
Speaking about this journey and how storytelling around marriages has changed over time, Sharad Kelkar shared, "Coming back to a wedding track on Zee TV after all these years feels strangely nostalgic for me because my television journey also began with a show like Saat Phere, where relationships and marriage were at the emotional core of the story. But honestly, what has changed the most over the years is the way we look at marriage on television today. Earlier, weddings were often treated as just grand celebrations, but now audiences connect more with the emotional reality of relationships, the flaws, the companionship, the struggles, and the choices people make to stay together".
He added, "As an actor, too, I think I've evolved a lot. Earlier, you performed scenes; today, you understand silences, emotions, and the weight that characters carry much more deeply. Arya, as a character, is emotionally layered, strong on the outside but vulnerable in many ways internally, and that makes this wedding track even more special for me. Also, somewhere, as actors, we grow with the audience. Today, viewers notice honesty more than perfection, and that shift has made storytelling far more interesting. So doing a wedding track now, after so many years in the industry, feels less about spectacle and more about celebrating a journey that audiences have emotionally invested in".
'Tumm Se Tumm Tak' airs on Zee TV.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nostalgic for Saat Phere days! That show actually had substance about marriage as a bond, not just a spectacle. Happy to see Sharad still bringing depth to his roles. Hope Tumm Se Tumm Tak continues this trend.
As someone new to Indian TV, it's refreshing to hear actors talk about emotional depth and flaws in relationships. Makes me want to check out the show.
Sharad makes a good point about how audiences now prefer honesty over perfection. That's why shows like this work bettar - they show the struggles of modern marriages, not just fairytales. 👍
Not a fan of saas-bahu sagas but this show seems different. Sharad's journey from Saat Phere to now is inspiring. Actors who evolve with their craft deserve applause.
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