Television actor Sharad Kelkar has finally made a mark on screen as the typical good husband in Zee Tv's leading show Saat Phere. Here's how he links his role and reel life.

Q: What according to you keeps the show ticking?
A: I think it is the story and not essentially the characters. What is shown is so real that people easily relate to it. There is not much of exaggerated melodrama.

Q: What inputs do you put into the character of Nahar from your personal experiences?
A: Quite a lot. The emotions that I bring into my character are from my real life experiences. It only makes things better.

Q: So do you resemble Nahar in real life?
A: Yes, I resemble Nahar quite a lot. That's why I feel at ease playing the character. The only difference is that Nahar is an angry young man, I'm not like that. Otherwise, emotionally I am pretty much the same.

Q: Would you like to play a part in a male-oriented story?
A: I believe that the character is important, be it a male-oriented or a female-oriented show. As long as the character is strong and people like it, I could even act in a kids show.

Q: Are you willing to play an aged man if the story takes a leap?
A: I do not mind age leaps. I accept a character if it holds good. I do not mind playing an aged character.

Q: Have you made good friends on the sets of Saat Phere?
A: We are like a family. We address each other by our reel names like bahisa or kakisa.

Q: Do you miss Keerti since she has come and left the show twice?
A: 100 per cent. I hope they bring her character back. -Mili Swarnakar