Sharad Kelkar is one of the most loved actors in the industry. Known for his versatility, the actor is also cherished for his distinctive voice. In this exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, the actor, who has given his voice to the character of Ravan in animated series The Legend of Hanuman, discusses his journey of becoming an actor, overcoming his stammering issues, working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, becoming the voice of Prabhas in several films, and much more.

Senior journalist and author Vaibhav Purandare's just-released biography of the warrior king, Shivaji: India's Great Warrior King (Juggernaut Books), digs deep into varied accounts by scholars and biographers alike, to tell the tale of a self-made military hero who crowned himself king, igniting Maratha pride and consciousness. A new biography on the 17th-century Maratha warrior king dips into Marathi accounts by eyewitness chroniclers, previously ignored by historians, to create the portrait of a man whose rebellious streak continues to influence Maharashtra politics