Atul Kulkarni is an Indian actor, writer, and producer known for his work in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
Early Life & Education
- Born on September 10, 1965, in Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
- Studied at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, graduating in 1995.
Career Highlights
- Atul Kulkarni is known for his versatility in portraying intense and thought-provoking roles.
- He has acted in various films, including:
- Hey Ram (2000) – His breakthrough role.
- Chandni Bar (2001) – Earned him a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Rang De Basanti (2006) – Another iconic performance, winning critical acclaim.
- Natarang (2010) – A notable Marathi film where he played a lavani dancer.
- Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) – Played Tatya Tope.
- A Thursday (2022) – A thriller film with Yami Gautam.
- Tanaav (2022) – A web series based on Fauda.
Awards & Recognition
- Two-time National Film Award winner for Hey Ram (2000) and Chandni Bar (2001).
- Received multiple accolades for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Other Contributions
- Apart from acting, he has been involved in social work and education through the NGO Quest, focusing on rural education.
- He also wrote the screenplay for the 2022 film Laal Singh Chaddha (the official remake of Forrest Gump).
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