Sharad Kelkar Reveals Thinking Sanjay Leela Bhansali Was Wasting So Much Money On Ram Leela, Says “Mere Dil Pe Lag Raha Tha…”

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for splurging huge amounts of money on sets to make his movies look opulent and vibrant. The same happened during the shoot of his 2013 flick Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela but it looks like actor Sharad Kelkar got quite taken aback by it when he first landed on the set.

In his latest interview, Sharad Kelkar spoke about the grandeur of Bhansali’s movies but added that he initially thought it was a waste of money. However, he later learned that Bhansali is indeed a visionary and wants only the best for his films. Read on to know how Kelkar’s perception changed.

According to Indian Express, actor Sharad Kelkar in a podcast with Cyrus Broacha revealed how Ram Leela was one of his initial films and he was someone who came fresh from the world of advertisements and television. Speaking of his experience on the set of Bhansali’s Ram Leela, Kelkar asserted, “The set was at Film City, and on my first day there, there was a crowd of 1000 people in the studio, plus the crew, plus the main actors. We had more than a day of rehearsals.” The 46-year-old actor continued, “Mere dil pe lag raha tha kitne paise waste ho rahe hain, kitne paise waste karenge yeh log, itne mein toh main 13-15 minute shoot kar leta” adding, “It was a shocker for me, because I came from TV.”