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Sonali Kulkarni

Sonali Kulkarni Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 3 November 1974
  • Place of Birth Pune
  • Occupation Actor, Television Actor
  • Spouse Nachiket Pantvaidya (2010)
  • Education Savitribai Phule Pune University, Fergusson College
  • Years active 1992-present

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ABOUT Sonali Kulkarni

Sonali Kulkarni: A Versatile Force in Indian Cinema Sonali Kulkarni, a prominent figure in Marathi and Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for herself through diverse roles and consistent critical acclaim. Born in Pune on November 3, 1974, her journey began with a Kannada film debut in 1992, followed by her Marathi debut in Mukta (1994). Early successes in films like Doghi (1995) and Daayraa (1996) showcased her talent, earning her Maharashtra State Film Awards and Filmfare Marathi Awards. Her Bollywood foray included notable roles in Mission Kashmir (2000), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), and Singham (2011). A National Film Award followed for her performance in the short film Chaitra (2002). Kulkarni's versatility is evident in her diverse filmography, encompassing films like Deool (2011), Pune 52 (2013), The Good Road (2013), and more recent works such as Gulabjaam (2018) and Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018). Three additional Filmfare Marathi Awards were added to her repertoire for Dr. Prakash Baba Amte-The Real Hero (2014), Kachcha Limboo (2017), and Pension (2021). Beyond acting, Kulkarni's contributions extend to writing a weekly column and publishing an article book, So Kul. She also founded So kul Productions, producing the play While Lily & Night. Her career spans over 70 films, solidifying her position as one of Marathi cinema's most celebrated and highest-paid actresses.

Sonali Kulkarni FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manus

  • Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manus

    ( 2024 )

  • OutHouse

  • OutHouse

    ( 2024 )
  • Shrimati Umbrella

  • Shrimati Umbrella

    ( 2024 )

  • Aaj Jaaneki Zidd Na Karo

  • Aaj Jaaneki Zidd Na Karo

    ( 2025 )
  • Manvat Murders

  • Manvat Murders

    ( 2024 )

  • Raavan Calling

  • Raavan Calling

    ( Not Final )
  • Love, Sitara

  • Love, Sitara

    ( 2024 )

  • Tibba

  • Tibba

    ( Not Final )
  • Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai

  • Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai

    ( 2024 )

  • Chandu Champion

  • Chandu Champion

    ( 2024 )

  • Short and Sweet

  • Short and Sweet

    ( 2023 )

  • Mumbai Diaries

  • Mumbai Diaries

    ( 2021–2023 )

  • School of Lies

  • School of Lies

    ( 2023 )

  • Crackdown

  • Crackdown

    ( 2023 )

  • Butterflies

  • Butterflies

    ( 2023 )

  • Half Pants Full Pants

  • Half Pants Full Pants

    ( 2022 )

  • Dharavi Bank

  • Dharavi Bank

    ( 2022 )

  • Gajra

  • Gajra

    ( 2022 )

  • Dil Dimag Aur Batti

  • Dil Dimag Aur Batti

    ( 2022 )

  • Pinga

  • Pinga

    ( 2022 )

  • The Whistleblower

  • The Whistleblower

    ( 2021 )

  • Badalte Rishte

  • Badalte Rishte

    ( 2021 )

  • Toofaan

  • Toofaan

    ( 2021 )

  • Pension

  • Pension

    ( 2019 )

  • Bharat

  • Bharat

    ( 2019 )

  • Madhuri

  • Madhuri

    ( 2018 )

  • Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar

  • Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar

    ( 2018 )

  • White Lilly & Night Rider

  • White Lilly & Night Rider

    ( 2018 )

  • Hope Aur Hum

  • Hope Aur Hum

    ( 2018 )

  • Gulabjaam

  • Gulabjaam

    ( 2018 )

  • Poster Boys

  • Poster Boys

    ( 2017 )

  • Kaccha Limbu

  • Kaccha Limbu

    ( 2017 )

  • Ti Ani Itar

  • Ti Ani Itar

    ( 2017 )

  • Rahenge Sadaa Gardish Mein Taare

  • Rahenge Sadaa Gardish Mein Taare

    ( 2017 )

  • Sugar Salt Ani Prem

  • Sugar Salt Ani Prem

    ( 2015 )

  • Aga Bai Arechyaa 2

  • Aga Bai Arechyaa 2

    ( 2015 )

  • Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero

  • Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero

    ( 2014 )

  • Kolkata Junction

  • Kolkata Junction

    ( 2014 )

  • The Good Road

  • The Good Road

    ( 2013 )

  • Konkanastha

  • Konkanastha

    ( 2013 )

  • Pune-52

  • Pune-52

    ( 2013 )

  • Dubhang

  • Dubhang

    ( 2011 )

  • Pratibimb

  • Pratibimb

    ( 2011 )

  • Deool

  • Deool

    ( 2011 )

  • Singham

  • Singham

    ( 2011 )

  • Shraddha: In the Name of God

  • Shraddha: In the Name of God

    ( 2011 )

  • The Camp

  • The Camp

    ( 2010 )

  • Ringa Ringa

  • Ringa Ringa

    ( 2010 )

  • Tya Ratri Paus Hota

  • Tya Ratri Paus Hota

    ( 2009 )

  • Well Done Abba!

  • Well Done Abba!

    ( 2009 )

  • Love Khichdi

  • Love Khichdi

    ( 2009 )

  • Shadow

  • Shadow

    ( 2009 )

  • Gandha

  • Gandha

    ( 2009 )

  • Mohandas

  • Mohandas

    ( 2009 )

  • Gulmohar

  • Gulmohar

    ( 2009 )

  • Gabhricha Paus

  • Gabhricha Paus

    ( 2009 )

  • Via Darjeeling

  • Via Darjeeling

    ( 2008 )

  • Mumbai Cutting

  • Mumbai Cutting

    ( 2008 )

  • Sirf

  • Sirf

    ( 2008 )

  • Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke

  • Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke

    ( 2007 )

  • Strangers

  • Strangers

    ( 2007 )

  • Sakhi

  • Sakhi

    ( 2007 )

  • Brinda

  • Brinda

    ( 2007 )

  • Hitlist

  • Hitlist

    ( 2006 )

  • Restaurant

  • Restaurant

    ( 2006 )

  • I See You

  • I See You

    ( 2006 )

  • Quest

  • Quest

    ( 2006 )

  • Darna Zaroori Hai

  • Darna Zaroori Hai

    ( 2006 )

  • Fuoco su di me

  • Fuoco su di me

    ( 2006 )

  • Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah

  • Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah

    ( 2006 )

  • Love is Blind

  • Love is Blind

    ( 2005 )

  • Dansh

  • Dansh

    ( 2005 )

  • 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love

  • 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love

    ( 2005 )

  • Silence Please... The Dressing Room

  • Silence Please... The Dressing Room

    ( 2004 )

  • Hanan

  • Hanan

    ( 2004 )

  • White Rainbow

  • White Rainbow

    ( 2004 )

  • Bride & Prejudice

  • Bride & Prejudice

    ( 2004 )

  • Devrai

  • Devrai

    ( 2004 )

  • Friday the 13 th Zindagi

  • Friday the 13 th Zindagi

    ( 2004 )

  • Danav

  • Danav

    ( 2003 )

  • Junoon

  • Junoon

    ( 2002 )

  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar

  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar

    ( 2002 )

  • Agni Varsha

  • Agni Varsha

    ( 2002 )

  • Chaitra

  • Chaitra

    ( 2002 )

  • Kitne Door... Kitne Paas

  • Kitne Door... Kitne Paas

    ( 2002 )

  • Adharm

  • Adharm

    ( 2002 )

  • Maya: The Reality

  • Maya: The Reality

    ( 2001 )

  • Dil Chahta Hai

  • Dil Chahta Hai

    ( 2001 )

  • Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya...

  • Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya...

    ( 2001 )

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

    ( 2000 )

  • Mission Kashmir

  • Mission Kashmir

    ( 2000 )

  • Jahan Tum Le Chalo

  • Jahan Tum Le Chalo

    ( 1999 )

  • Kairee

  • Kairee

    ( 1999 )

  • Gharabaher

  • Gharabaher

    ( 1999 )

  • Star Bestsellers: Kya Yehi Pyar Hai

  • Star Bestsellers: Kya Yehi Pyar Hai

    ( 1999–2000 )

  • Manzar

  • Manzar

    ( 1999 )

  • Rishtey

  • Rishtey

    ( 1999 )

  • Closed Windows

  • Closed Windows

    ( 1997 )

  • Two Women

  • Two Women

    ( 1996 )

  • Daayraa

  • Daayraa

    ( 1996 )

  • Mukta

  • Mukta

    ( 1995 )

  • Vrindavan Film Studios

  • Vrindavan Film Studios

    ( 1995 )

  • Gulabari

  • Gulabari

    ( 1995 )

  • May Madham

  • May Madham

    ( 1994 )

  • The Flowering Tree

  • The Flowering Tree

    ( 1992 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Sonali Kulkarni AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress

  • The Annual Kalakar Awards for Best Actress - 2007 Taxi No. 9 2 11: Nau Do Gyarah
  • Outstanding Contribution to Marathi Cinema

  • The Bollywood Film Journalist Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Marathi Cinema - 2018

  • Best Actor

  • The Festival 2 Valenciennes for Best Actor - 1996 Daayraa
  • Best Actress - Critics

  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Actress - Critics - 2022 Pension
  • Best Actress

  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Actress - 2018 Kaccha Limbu
  • Best Actress

  • The Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Actress - 2015 Dr. Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero

  • The National Film Awards, India for - 2002 Chaitra
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SONALI KULKARNI NEWS

Riteish,Vivek,Aftab wrap up 'Grand Masti'

May 06, 2013 2:59 pm

'My beautiful leading ladies! Can't believe 'Grand Masti' shooting is over,' Vivek said.

Transcending Territories

April 23, 2013 3:18 am

A clutch of film personalities says that regional cinema is gradually coming into its own,even influencing Bollywood in many ways.

Transcending Territories

April 23, 2013 2:53 am

A clutch of film personalities says that regional cinema is gradually coming into its own,even influencing Bollywood in many ways.

Transcending Territories

Transcending Territories

April 23, 2013 2:18 am

A clutch of film personalities says that regional cinema is gradually coming into its own

Hitting the Right Note

Hitting the Right Note

August 17, 2012 3:18 am

Vignettes of singer Bela Shende’s musical journey enthralls Loksatta Viva Lounge audience.

Pune 52 to chronicle then and now of city

Pune 52 to chronicle then and now of city

August 17, 2012 1:27 am

Movie set for a December release,announces director Nikhil Mahajan.

Hitting the Right Note

Hitting the Right Note

August 16, 2012 3:26 am

Marathi singer Bela Shende is a good example of reality television discovering a true talent.

Hitting the Right Note

August 16, 2012 12:02 am

Vignettes of singer Bela Shende’s musical journey enthralls Loksatta Viva Lounge audience

Wanted: A Shot in the Arm

Wanted: A Shot in the Arm

July 06, 2012 3:57 am

In a chat with actor Sonali Kulkarni,ace shooter Anjali Bhagwat stresses on the need for greater recognition for the sport

Wanted: A shot in the arm

Wanted: A shot in the arm

July 06, 2012 1:39 am

In a free-wheeling chat with actor Sonali Kulkarni,ace shooter Anjali Bhagwat stressed on the need for greater recognition for the sport

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