India, Jan. 15 -- From television to OTT and films, Sharad Kelkar has had a stellar career stretching over two decades. In this time, the actor has played everyone from heroes to villains, from emperors to criminal overlords, and more. And yet, he admits there was a time when people in the industry were trying to limit him and his range. In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Sharad talks about his acting journey, choices, and more.

Sharad's roles, both positive and negative, have seen him play suave, sophisticated individuals. When asked if being slotted in one type of role ever limited him, Sharad responds, "I had been limited because people had been trying. But I've been refusing work left, right, and centre for, I think, almo...