Sonali Kulkarni
Sonali Pantvaidya | |
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Born | Pune, Maharashtra, India | 3 November 1974
Other names | Sonali Pantvaidya |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1990 – present |
Spouse(s) |
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Children | Kaveri Kulkarni (b. 2011)[1] |
Sonali Pantvaidya, ('nee Kulkarni) (born 3 November 1974) is an Indian actress and writer. She has worked in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil films. She is known for her roles in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Doghi, Deool, Gulabjaam, Dil Chahta Hai, Singham, Taxi No 9211 and Bharat.
Early and personal life[]
Kulkarni was born in Pune, Maharashtra. Her father is an engineer and she has two brothers: Sandeep and Sandesh. She completed her schooling from Abhinava Vidyalaya and did her graduation from Ferguson College, where she majored in Political Science and got a scholarship in Marathi literature. For her interest in acting she attended a workshop by Satyadev Dubey after which she and Sandesh formed a theater group called Samanvay. Sandesh is now a film director.[citation needed]
Sonali's first brief marriage with Chandrakant Kulkarni, film and theatre director and writer, ended in a divorce. Since 24 May 2010 she has been married to Nachiket Pantvaidya, current head of Sony Entertainment Television.[2] The couple have a daughter, Kaveri, born in 2011.[3]
Career[]
Sonali Kulkarni first made her appearance on the screen in a Kannada film titled Cheluvi, directed by Girish Karnad. She has appeared in many films including an Italian film titled Fuoco Su di Me, for which she won an award in the 2006 Milan International Film Festival.
She has received a Special Jury Award (non-feature) in the 49th National Film Awards (2002) for her role in a short film in Marathi; Chaitra.[4]
Apart from acting, she was an editor with Viva, a supplement of Marathi daily newspaper Loksatta from June 2005 till May 2007. She used to pen a weekly column called "So Kool". The columns are published in the book So Kool by Rajahansa Prakashan.[5] Actor Nana Patekar on the release of this book said, "Whenever I read her articles, I feel she is talking to me. There is so much of simplicity in her writing."
Kulkarni showed her dancing skills in the second season of the popular celebrity-dance competition show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony TV.Kulkarni will be seen in a yet to be named Netflix thriller soon.
She has also worked with Doordarshan channel and did some films like Gulabari in 1994 in Hindi which telecast in 1995 and Kata Rute Kunala in 1996 in Marathi, for which she has also got RAPA Award-Best television performance of the year.
She was also seen in one story (Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai - Directed by Tanuja Chaturvedi) of Star Bestsellers TV Series telecast in 1999-2000 on Star Plus.
Filmography[]
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Films[]
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2021 | Toofaan | Sumati | Hindi | Cameo Released on Amazon Prime Video |
2021 | Pension (Film) | Vimal | Marathi | [6] |
2019 | Bharat | Janaki Devi | Hindi | |
2018 | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Sulochana Latkar | Marathi | |
2018 | Gulabjaam | Radha Agarkar | Marathi | [7] |
2017 | Shaila Katdare | Marathi | [8] | |
2017 | Ti Ani Itar | Naina Godbole | Marathi | |
2017 | Poster Boys | Sunita | Hindi | |
2015 | Aga Bai Arechyaa 2 | Shubhangi Hemant Kudalkar | Marathi | |
2014 | Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero | Dr. Mandakini Amte | Marathi | |
2013 | Pune 52 | Prachi Apte | Marathi | |
2013 | The Good Road | Kiran | Gujarati | Selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, but failed to get a nomination |
2011 | Deool | Vahini Saheb | Marathi | |
2011 | Singham | Megha Kadam | Hindi | director Rohit Shetty |
2011 | Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | ||
2011 | Pratibimba | Gauri | Marathi | |
2010 | Ringa Ringa | Manasi Desai | Marathi | Director Sanjay Jadhav DREAMING 24by7 production |
2010 | Well Done Abba | Vikas Jha's wife | Hindi | |
2010 | The Camp | Sonali Manthe | Hindi | |
2009 | Love Khichdi | Shanta Bheemrao Bhansode | Hindi | |
2009 | Shadow | Inspector Sanjana Singh Rajpoot | Hindi | |
2009 | Mohandas | Meghna | Hindi | |
2009 | Gandha | Raavi | Marathi | |
2009 | Gabhricha Paus | Alka | Marathi | |
2009 | Tya Ratri Paus Hota | Marathi | ||
2009 | Gulmohar | Vidya | Marathi | |
2008 | Rishton Ki Machine | Hindi | ||
2008 | Rama Rama Kya Hai Ye Drama | Hindi | ||
2008 | Vasudev Balwant Phadke | Bhawani | Marathi | |
2008 | Via Darjeeling | Rimli Sharma / Sangeeta | Hindi | |
2008 | Sirf | Namita Ranade | Hindi | |
2007 | Sakhi (film) | Nishi | Marathi | |
2007 | Strangers | Nandini S. Rai | Hindi | |
2006 | Restaurant[9] | Marathi | ||
2006 | I See You | Kuljeet A. Kapoor | Hindi | |
2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Mrs. Pilgaonkar | Hindi | |
2006 | Taxi Number 9211 | Mrs. Sunita R. Shastri | Hindi | |
2005 | Love Is Blind | Amisha | Gujarati | |
2005 | White Rainbow | Priya | Hindi | |
2005 | Dansh | Maria | Hindi | |
2005 | Fuoco su di me | Graziella | Italian | |
2004 | Bride & Prejudice | Chandra Lamba | English | |
2004 | Devrai | Seena | Marathi | |
2004 | Hanan | Devi Bhagwati / Pagli | Hindi | |
2004 | Silence Please... The Dressing Room | Reporter Aparna Sen | Hindi | |
2004 | 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love | Asha | English | |
2003 | Danav | Lakshmi | Hindi | |
2002 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Gauri | Hindi | |
2002 | Agni Varsha | Nittilai | Hindi | |
2002 | Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Jaya Patel | Hindi | |
2002 | Chaitra | Krati | Marathi | |
2002 | Junoon | Hindi | ||
2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Pooja | Hindi | |
2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Geeta | Hindi | |
2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Ramabai Ambedkar | English | |
2000 | Mission Kashmir | Neelima Khan | Hindi | |
2000 | Kairee | Kamli's daughter (adult) | Marathi | |
1999–2000 | Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai | Anju | Hindi | a story of Star Bestsellers TV Series-telecast on Star Plus in 1999-2000 |
1999 | Jahan Tum Le Chalo | Namrata Shorey | Hindi | |
1996 | Daayraa | The Girl | Hindi | |
1996 | Badalte Rishte | Ulka | Hindi | TV Serial |
1996 | Vrindavan Film Studios | Radha | English | |
1996 | Kata Rute Kunala | Meera | Marathi | Telecast on Doordarshan and also got RAPA Award-Best television performance of the year |
1995 | Doghi | Krishna | Marathi | |
1994 | May Maadham | Sandhya | Tamil | |
1994 | Mukta | Mukta | Marathi | |
1994 | Gulabari | Gulabari | Hindi | a Doordarshan production-telecast in 1995 |
1992 | Cheluvi | Cheluvi | Kannada | a Doordarshan production |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
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1994 | Gulabari | Gulabari | DD National | |
1995 | Badalte Rishtey | Ulka Verma | DD National | |
1996 | Kata Rute Kunala | Meera | DD Sahyadri | |
1999-2000 | Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai | Episodic role | StarPlus | |
2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Sony TV | [10] |
2008 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 1 | Contestant | Colors TV | [11] |
2016 | Tamanna | Dhara's Advocate | StarPlus | [12] |
2021 | Crime Patrol - Satark | Host | Sony TV | [13][14] |
Accolades[]
Year | Work | Award | Category | Result |
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1996 | Kaata Rute Kunala | RAPA Awards | Best Television Performance of the Year | Won |
1996 | Doghi | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Won |
Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actress | Won[15] | ||
2001 | Mission Kashmir | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated[16] |
Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated[17] | ||
2002 | Chaitra | National Film Awards | Special Mention - (Non-film) | Won[18] |
2004 | Devrai | Screen Awards Marathi | Best Actress | Won |
Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actress | Won[19] | ||
2005 | Fuoco Su Di Me (Fire At My Heart) | Milan International Film Festival | Won[20] | |
2012 | Pratibimba | Zee Gaurav Puraskar | Won[21] | |
2015 | Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero | Suvarnaratna Awards | Won | |
Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Won[22] | ||
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon | Best Actress | Nominated[23] | ||
Overall Contribution | Maharashtra State Film Awards | V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award | Honored[24] | |
2016 | Aga Bai Arechyaa 2! | Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards | Best Actress | Nominated[25] |
2017 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon | Best Actress | Nominated[26] | |
2018 | Filmfare Marathi Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Won[27] | |
Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress - Marathi | Won[28] | ||
Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Actress | Won[29] | ||
Sanskruti Kaladarpan | Best Actress | Won[30] | ||
Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year | Film (Female) | Won[31] | ||
Gulabjaam | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon | Best Actress | Nominated[32] |
References[]
- ^ "Kaveri is my most precious and special gift: Sonali Kulkarni". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Singh, Mauli (25 May 2010). "Sonali Kulkarni Marries Second Time". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Kaveri is my most precious and special gift: Sonali Kulkarni". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "49TH NATIONAL FILM AWARD". Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 26 July 2002. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ "So Kul - the book". Sonalikulkarni.org (Official website). Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ "Pension". Times of India. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni and Siddharth Chandekar Together For Sachin Kundalkar Directorial 'Gulabjaam' !". 2 April 2017.
- ^ "Kaccha Limbu Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Kaccha Limbu by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ "Dancing dreams". DNA India. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni - 'Khatron Ke Khiladi': Bollywood celebs who were a part of the show". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni excited about cameo on TV show Tamanna". India.com.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni opens up about her fears on working in the Television industry; read inside". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni back on TV with Crime Patrol, was a little skeptical taking over from Anoop Soni | TV - Times of India Videos". Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni's take on life to be unveiled today - Indian Express". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards - 2001 | Winners & Nominees". awardsandwinners.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Star Screen Award Winners 2001 – Seventh (7th) Screen-Videocon Awards". www.awardsandshows.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "National Awards Winners 2002: Complete list of winners of National Awards 2002". timesofindia. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Deulgaonkar, Shammi Kapoor presented awards". Mumbai: Zee News. 1 May 2005. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni gets best actress award for "Fuoco Di Su Me"". Indiaglitz.com. 11 April 2006. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
- ^ "Zee Gaurav Puraskar 2012 winners list". www.esselnewsletter.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Winners of the Ajeenkya DY Patil Filmfare Awards (Marathi)". filmfare.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Editorial Staff (20 October 2015). "Nomination announced for Maharashtracha Favourite kon!". MarathiStars. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Maharashtra government announces annual film awards". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Editorial, M. M. W. (14 March 2016). "'Bioscope','Dagadi Chawl' & 'Vakratunda Mahakaay' receive 'Ma Ta' Sanmaan nominations". Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon (महाराष्ट्राचा फेव्हरेट कोण) | Zee Talkies MFK Awards 2016 Official Website". ZEE Talkies. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018 winners list: Sonali Kulkarni wins Best Actress, Mithila Palkar bags Best Debut Female". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Sonali Kulkarni wins Best Actress (Marathi) at Zee Cine Awards for 'Kaccha Limbu'!". BollywoodMDB. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Winner List : जाणून घ्या कोणकोणते सेलिब्रिटी ठरले झी चित्र गौरव पुरस्काराचे मानकरी". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "18व्या संस्कृती कलादर्पण पुरस्काराच्या नॉमिनेश पार्टीत सेलेब्सची मांदियाळी, यांच्यात रंगणार चुरस". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards 2018: Chief Minister's exclusive interview creates huge media buzz". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon 2018 Nominations | Lokmat.com". LOKMAT (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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