| Atul Kulkarni | |
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| Born | September 10, 1965 Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Website | |
| www.atulkulkarni.com | |
Atul Kulkarni (Marathi: अतुल कुलकर्णी Kannada: ಅತುಲ್ ಕುಲಕರ್ಣಿ) born 10 September 1965 is an Indian actor who has won two National Awards and has attained the superstar status in Marathi film industry after successful movies like Valu and Natarang.
Kulkarni won a National Award for his portrayal of Shriram Abhyankar in the film Hey Ram. Although he started his career in theatre, he has won critical acclaim for his performances in films like Page 3 and the Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti. He has acted in several Marathi movies including Maati Maay (A Gravekeeper's Tale) that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. He has achieved superstar status in Marathi Films with the success of blockbuster movie of year 2009-10 Natarang.
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Kulkarni was born on 10 September 1965 in Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Atul completed his secondary education (10th Standard) from Haribhai Devkaran High School, Solapur, Maharashtra. His father, a businessman, and his mother, a housewife, were settled in Solapur. He completed his Junior College (12th Standard) from Belgaum and was able to secure a seat for electrical engineering at College of Engineering Pune (COEP) . Due to his disinterest in engineering, he quit the college and came back to Solapur to join D. A. V. College, Solapur which was affiliated to Shivaji University. He completed his graduation in English literature.
Atul Kulkarni has started a organisation QUEST. with following objectives:
To provide quality education to every individual. To promote education as an enjoyable journey of self discovery. To develop inspired educators for widening the reach of progressive, child-centred education. To develop replicable models of quality education, for children going to pre-school and elementary school from rural, tribal and urban areas. To share knowledge and latest developments in pedagogy amongst educators and educationists. To undertake and support research activities in the field of education
He made it clear that with in few years he would devote his full time to this organisation located at
At & post Sonale, Taluka Wada, District Thane Pin code: 421303 At Pune Office: QUEST 59, Samruddhi, Tulshibagwale Colony, Sahakar Nagar No. 4, Pune Pin code: 411009
Kulkarni's first stint with stage was during his high school days and later during his college days he was actively participating in cultural gatherings. While studying, Atul joined Natya Aradhana, an amateur theatre group from Solapur. Working with this group helped him groom better. After working backstage for two years, finally he got a chance to act. He decided to pursue a career in professional acting.
Atul joined the National School of Drama, New Delhi (1992-1995 batch). His acting skills were given final touches at this institutions which has produced legendary actors of international fame. Atul Kulkarni holds a postgraduate diploma in dramatic arts from National School of Drama, New Delhi.
His most successful performance, both commercially and critically was as Gunawant Kagalkar in the Marathi blockbuster Natarang.
He made his debut in Kannada film Bhoomi Geetha in 1997 and has acted in several Tamil films.
| Movie | Year | Language | Character | |
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| Singularity | 2011 | English | Raoji | |
| Yaksha | 2010 | Kannada | ||
| Sukhaant | 2010 | Marathi | ||
| Natarang | 2010 | Marathi | Guna Kagalkar | |
| Bumm Bumm Bole | 2010 | Hindi | ||
| Yeh Mera India | 2009 | Hindi | Raj | |
| Delhi 6 | 2009 | Hindi | Gobar | |
| Padikathavan | 2009 | Tamil | Kasi Anandan | |
| Vandae Maatharam | 2009 | Tamil | - | |
| Valu | 2008 | Marathi | Swanand Gaddamwar | |
| Talappavu | 2008 | Malayalam | Krishnadeva saivar | |
| Kurukshetra | 2008 | - | - | |
| Aa Dinagalu | 2007 | Kannada | Agni Shridhar | |
| Gauri: The Unborn | 2007 | Hindi | Sandeep | |
| Kedi | 2006 | Tamil | - | |
| Raam | 2006 | Telugu | Antagonist of the film | |
| Rang De Basanti | 2006 | Hindi | Laxman Pandey | |
| Page 3 | 2005 | Hindi | Vinayak Mane | |
| Chakwa | 2005 | Marathi | Tushar Khot | |
| Gowri | 2004 | Telugu | Sarkar | |
| Mansarovar | 2004 | - | - | |
| Vajram | 2004 | - | - | |
| Khakee | 2004 | Hindi | Dr. Iqbal Ansari | |
| Devrai | 2004 | Marathi | Shesh | |
| Manmadhan | 2004 | Tamil | ACP Deva | |
| Dahavi Fa | 2003 | Marathi | Ganesh Deshmukh (teacher) | |
| 88 Antop Hill | 2003 | Hindi | Pratyush Shelar | |
| Satta | 2003 | Hindi | Yashwant Varde | |
| Dum | 2003 | Hindi | 'Encounter' Shankar | |
| Run | 2002 | Tamil | - | |
| Chandni Bar | 2001 | Hindi | Potya Sawant | |
| Kairee | 2000 | Marathi | Jadhav (teacher) | |
| Jayam manade raa | 2000 | Telugu | ||
| Hey Ram | 2000 | Hindi/Tamil | Shriram Abhyankar | |
| Bhoomi Geetha | 1997 | Kannada |
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