Sharad Kelkar: The Voice Behind Ravana's Power

Sharad Kelkar recently shared insights into his role as the Hindi voice for Yash's portrayal of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. Kelkar described the dubbing process as challenging yet rewarding, noting that while Yash delivered an outstanding performance, his Kannada-speaking background influenced his Hindi pronunciation and rhythm.

The director, Nitesh Tiwari, envisioned the film focusing on Ravana's ascent as an evil entity. The narrative delves extensively into Ravana's past, exploring his origins and the events that shaped him, offering a perspective rarely seen by audiences.

Kelkar admitted that adapting Yash's performance for the Hindi version required significant effort to achieve the desired impact. He praised Yash's active involvement and collaborative spirit during the dubbing sessions, where they worked together to refine scenes.

Kelkar highlighted several sequences that particularly impressed him, including the ten-head scene and the opening where Ravana seeks boons. He aimed for Ravana's voice to convey intelligence and authority, with the exception of a scene where the character contemplates war.