Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Pune |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Sonali Kulkarni
21/09/2026
Sonali Kulkarni joined Nani, Raghav Juyal and Kayadu Lohar at a large promotional event in Mumbai for The Paradise ahead of its release. The film stars Nani and was set for a September 2026 theatrical release across languages.
28/08/2026
Sonali Kulkarni attended a reunion of the cast of Dil Chahta Hai, marking 25 years since the film's release. She recalled how she was cast in the role of Pooja in the film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress, producer, and writer who primarily appears in Marathi, Hindi, and some Tamil films. | |
| She made her screen debut in 1992 with Girish Karnad's Hindi film Cheluvi and then entered Marathi cinema with Jabbar Patel's Mukta (1994). | |
| She gained wider recognition with Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Mission Kashmir (2000) and later appeared in Dil Chahta Hai (2001). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Abhinava Vidyalaya, Pune |
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| College/University | Fergusson College, Pune |
| Educational Qualification | B.A. in Political Science |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 49 Years |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/05/2010 |
Family
| Father | Vilas Kulkarni |
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| Siblings | Sandesh Kulkarni, Sandeep Kulkarni |
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| Children | Kaveri Kulkarni |
Career
| Film Debut |
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| TV Debut | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1 (2007) |
| Recent Projects | The Paradise (Telugu/Hindi, 2026), promoted in Mumbai ahead of its September 2026 release |
Favourites
| Food | Coconut Water |
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| Actor | Aamir Khan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sonali Kulkarni began acting in theatre plays at a young age due to her interest in acting. | |
| 2. Working with the renowned Pt. Satyadev Dubey motivated her to choose acting as her career path. | |
| 3. She secured her debut film role in Cheluvi (1992) when she was a teenager. | |
| 4. Known for her work in critically acclaimed films like Doghi (1995), Devrai (2004), and Kata Rute Kunala (1996). | |
| 5. She gained prominence with Mission Kashmir (2000) playing Neelima Khan. | |
| 6. Aside from acting, Sonali Kulkarni enjoys writing and has served as an editor for 'Viva', a Marathi newspaper supplement. | |
| 7. She showcased her dancing skills on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2' (2007) and faced challenges on 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi' (2008). | |
| 8. Cycling is her preferred cardio workout as she is passionate about fitness. | |
| 9. Having an affinity for nature is one of Sonali Kulkarni's traits. | |
| 10. She has also appeared in TV commercials and print campaigns. | |
| 11. She is a recipient of a National Film Award for her role in the short film Chaitra (2002). | |
| 12. She has won multiple Maharashtra State Film Awards and Filmfare Marathi Awards for films including Doghi (1995), Dr. Prakash Baba Amte – The Real Hero (2014), Kachcha Limboo (2017), and Pension (2021). | |
| 13. She wrote a weekly column titled 'So Kul' for a supplement of the Marathi daily newspaper Loksatta. | |
| 14. She has worked in over 70 films, both experimental and non-experimental, in addition to acting in a few non-Indian films. | |
| 15. She was honoured with V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award in 2010 by the Government of Maharashtra. | |
| 16. She is also a producer. | |
| 17. She continued to achieve success with films like Deool (2011), Pune 52 (2013), The Good Road (2013), Gulabjaam (2018), and Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018). | |
| 18. She is considered one of the most accomplished and highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema. |
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