Mrinal Kulkarni
Indian actress (born 1968)
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Mrinal Kulkarni (née Deo; born 21 June 1968) is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions.[1] She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's Meerabai and as a fairy on Star Plus's Son Pari.[2]
Born
21 June 1968
Mrinal Deo
21 June 1968
OccupationActress
KnownforMeerabai
Son Pari
Son Pari
Spouse
Ruchir Kulkarni
(m. 1990)Mrinal Kulkarni | |
|---|---|
Kulkarni in 2012 | |
| Born | Mrinal Deo 21 June 1968 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Meerabai Son Pari |
| Spouse |
Ruchir Kulkarni (m. 1990) |
| Children | Virajas Kulkarni (b. 1992) |
| Parent(s) | Vijay Deo (father) Veena Deo (mother) |
| Relatives | Jairam Kulkarni (Father-in-law) |
She has also acted in Marathi language and Hindi TV serials and films.
Early life, family and education
Mrinal was born on 21 June 1968[3] into a Marathi family in Pune to Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a sister named Madhura.
She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University.
She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and they have a son, Virajas, who is also a part of Marathi film industry.[4][5][6]
She lost her father to illness on 11 April 2019[7] and her mother died on 29 October 2024.[8]
Direction
Mrinal debuted as a Director with the Marathi film, Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta. The story of the film was written by herself.[9] After that, she directed Marathi historical drama Rama Madhav.[10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Kamla Ki Maut | Charu S. Patel | Hindi | Debut film |
| 1994 | Maza Saubhagya | Sumati | Marathi | Marathi film debut & lead role |
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Sangita Dhurandhar | Lead role | |
| 1996 | Jai Dakshineshwar Kali Maa | Jyoti | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Jodidar | Suniti Deshmukh | Marathi | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Savita Ambedkar | English, Hindi | Bilingual film | |
| Lekroo | Anu | Marathi | ||
| 2001 | Aashiq | Sapna Devi | Hindi | Supporting role |
| 2003 | Vishwas | Sangeeta | Marathi | Lead role[11] |
| 2004 | Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai | Pari's sister | Hindi | Supporting role |
| 2005 | Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye | Chanchal Chugh | Special appearance | |
| Rajkaran | Anna's wife | Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Quest | Doctor | English, Marathi | Bilingual film |
| Bayo | Raavi | Marathi | ||
| Raasta Roko | Mrunal | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Deha | Young Sandhya Joshi | Marathi | Special appearance[12] |
| 2008 | Tuzyat Mazyat | Asmita | Lead role | |
| 2012 | Kashala Udyachi Baat | Sakshi | [13] | |
| Shiv Chatrapati | Rajmata Jijau | |||
| Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi | Sneha Apte | |||
| Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha | Unnamed | Guest appearance[14] | ||
| 2013 | Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta | Anushree | ||
| 2014 | A Rainy Day | Mugdha Pradhan | Lead role[15] | |
| Yellow | Mugdha | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi | ||
| Rama Madhav | Gopikabai | Parallel lead | ||
| 2015 | Rajwade and Sons | Laxmi Rajwade-Joshi | Supporting role | |
| 2016 | & Jara Hatke | Meera | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi[16] | |
| 2017 | Sambhaji 1689 | Rajmata Jijau | ||
| 2018 | Farzand | |||
| Ye Re Ye Re Paisa | Janhavi Mujumdar | |||
| 2019 | Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 | |||
| Fatteshikast | Rajmata Jijau | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi[17] | ||
| 2022 | Pawankhind | [18][19] | ||
| The Kashmir Files | Laxmi Dutt | Hindi | ||
| Dear Dia | Adi's mother | [20] | ||
| Sher Shivraj | Rajmata Jijau | Marathi | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi | |
| Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Smitatai | |||
| 2023 | Saath Sobat | Madhura | [21] | |
| Sari | Dr. Laxmi (Lucky) | [22] | ||
| Subhedar | Rajmata Jijau | |||
| 2024 | 1234 | Sayali's Mother | [23] | |
| Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai | Rukmini | [24] | ||
| Gulaabi | Madhuri Joshi | [25] | ||
| Dhai Aakhar | Praveen Arora | Hindi | [26] | |
| Mrs. | Richa's Mother | |||
| 2025 | Abhanga Tukaram | Jijabai | Marathi | [27] |
| 2026 | Ranapati Shivray: Swari Agra | [28] | ||
| Aakhri Sawal | Prabha Nadkarni | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Shrikant | Abhaya | Hindi | Debut series[29] |
| 1988 | Swami | Ramabai Peshwa | Lead role | |
| 1994 | The Great Maratha | Ahilyabai Holkar | Supporting role | |
| 1996 | Hasratein | Asmita Trivedi | Supporting role[30] | |
| 1997 | Mirabai | Mirabai | Lead role[31] | |
| Saturday Suspense | Mrunal | Episode number. 98 | ||
| 1997-1998 | Chattan | Purnima Vishal Raj | ||
| 1998 | Teacher | Uma | Parallel lead | |
| Rishtey | Mrunal | Episodic role | ||
| 1998-2000 | Sparsh | Bhoomika | Lead role[32] | |
| 2000 | Zindagi... Teri Meri Kahani | Rani | Episodic role | |
| 2000-2001 | Noorjahan | Habba Khatoon | ||
| 2001-2002 | Draupadi | Draupadi | Lead role[33] | |
| 2000-2004 | Son Pari | Son Pari | Lead role[34] | |
| 2002-2005 | Avantika | Avantika | Marathi | Lead role[35] |
| 2006 | Astitva... Ek Prem Kahani | Dr. Sakshi | Hindi | Cameo appearance |
| 2008-2009 | Raja Shivchhatrapati | Rajmata Jijau | Marathi | Parallel lead[36] |
| 2009-2010 | Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat | Kalyani Sisodia (Chhoti Rani) | Hindi | |
| 2010-2011 | Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha | Sushma Rai/Aditi Choudhary | ||
| 2011-2012 | Guntata Hriday He | Nayana Banarase | Marathi | Lead role[37] |
| 2012-2013 | Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan | Pratiksha Bhosale | Hindi | Supporting role[38] |
| 2020 | Mi Honar Superstar | Judge | Marathi | Reality show[39] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jeet Ki Zid | Deep's Mother | ZEE5 | [40] |
| 2024 | Indian Police Force | Rukhsana Malik | Amazon prime video | |
| 2024 | Paithani | Godavari | ZEE5 | [41] |
Films written and directed
- Rama Madhav - 2014
- Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta - 2013
- Ti and Ti - 2019
Television commercial
Awards and nominations
Kulkarni has won following awards-
- 1994 Maharashtra State Film Awards - Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Film Maajha saubhagya.
- 2001 Screen Award in the Best Actress category for her role in the Marathi film Jodidar (2000).
- Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi for film Yellow
- She has received three nominations at the Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Supporting Actress for her films, & Jara Hatke (2016), Fatteshikast (2019) and Sher Shivraj(2022).
