Tumm Se Tumm Tak’s Sharad Kelkar on Being Called the ‘TRP King’: A 20-Year Legacy of Success

The Zee Kutumb Nomination Party which aired on Sunday, 8th March, saw the entire Zee Kutumb coming together for an evening filled with fun activities, exciting games, and vibrant dance performances featuring the actors of Vasudha, Saru, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Jagadhatri, Lakshmi Niwas, Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, Tumm Se Tumm Tak, and Jagriti.

Whether it was Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile’s Sharda Bua and Vasudha’s Sarika teaching the leads of the Zee Kutumb how to be the perfect villain, or the Anu-Aarya romantic dance performance, or the leads of the entire Zee Kutumb indulging in a fun dance game, the celebration gave us some unforgettable moments. Among the many heartwarming highlights of the evening, one special moment truly struck a chord when host Jay Soni invited Sharad Kelkar (Arya) on stage and hailed him as the “TRP King,” acknowledging his incredible journey and consistent success over the years, especially with his shows on Zee TV.

Back in 2005, Sharad Kelkar was a part of the iconic show Zee TV’s Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, which went on to become one of the top-rated shows in terms of TRP at the time. Two decades later, history has repeated itself as Sharad currently headlines Zee TV’s Tumm Se Tumm Tak, which is once again ruling the charts and stands as one of the leading shows today. Reflecting on Sharad’s remarkable journey, host Jay Soni said, “There are very few artists who rule the TRP charts. You were a TRP king 20 years back, and you are still ruling the TRP chart today. In every sense, you are a TRP king.”

In response to being referred to that, Sharad said, “It’s all because of Zee TV. Twenty years back, they gave me a chance to be a part of their show Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, and today they have once again trusted me with a beautiful show like Tumm Se Tumm Tak. Talking about being referred to as a TRP King, all I want to say is that as an artist, I just work hard, stay true to my art, and remain dedicated. The rest is destiny’s call.” His words beautifully capture his gratitude towards the channel that believed in him then and continues to do so now.

While the Zee Kutumb Nomination Special, which aired on 8th March, was a huge success, don’t miss the Zee Kutumb Awards, which will be a treat to watch, where you’ll witness hilarious moments and entertaining performances. With laughter, drama, and celebration all packed into one grand evening, get ready to be a part of this joyous Zee Kutumb celebration.