Vinod Kulkarni

Vinod Kulkarni (Hindi: विनोद कुलकर्णी Vinōda Kulakarṇī, born August 29, 1967 in Mumbai) is an Indian actor, voice actor and sound engineer, who specialises for dubbing International productions into the Hindi language. He can speak English, Hindi and Marathi.

He has voiced over 1,000 commercials.^[1]

Film career

He is a Veteran Actor of Hindi & Marathi Stage, Films & Serials, as well. He has performed many memorable characters. Marathi Plays : Sangeet Santa Gora Kumbhar, Doosara Saamana, Natasamraat, He Vayach Asa Asata, Shadayantra, Khalanaayak, Aamhi Bighadalo, Bhole Dambis, Vaatrat Mele, Paaul Khuna, etc. CURRENT, RUNNING SUCCESSFULLY : Kimayagaar. Hindi Stage : Pratibimb Ka Chakkar (Adapted from Shakespeare's Comedy Of Errors), Buddha Sathiya Gaya, etc English Play : Risky Turn, etc Marathi Serials : Bandini, Damini, Char Divas Sasuche, Nana O Nana, Saata Janmachya Gaathi, Aparadhi Koan, Uchapati, Tere Gharchya Samor, Gangubai Non Matric, 1760 Sasubai, Nanda, Guinny Pig, Shortcut, etc. Hindi Serials : Hum Paanch, Tu Tu Main Main, Haddh Kar Di, Padosan, Chutki Baja Ke, Professor Pyarelal, Aflaatoon, The Trap, Gumraah, Baap Numberi Beta Dus Numberi, Tauba Meri Tauba, Maano Ya Na Maano, Saaya, Gilli Danda, etc. Marathi Films : Vazeer, Navara Maaza Navasacha, Ideachi Kalpana, Guru Paurnima, etc. Hindi Films : Kaalicharan, Aaj Ka Ravan, Sanyasi Mera Naam, Billa No. 786, Lafangey Parindey, Ramgarh Ki Ramkali, Purani Qabar, Sabase Badi Ganga Ki Saugandh, Jungle Hero, Main Phir Aaoongi, etc. English Films : Split Wide Open.

Filmography

Live action films

Television animation

Animated films

Dubbing career

Vinod Kulkarni has started his career in 1986, when he dubbed for International productions such as Popeye and Genie from Disney's Aladdin, which started his fame. At the time, there were fewer contenders and recognition came far easier. "We were all stars then, " he recalls. "But unlike me, others would feel awkward when asked to audition for voices or imitate animals. So not many came forward." as he spoke.^[4]

He is also known for specializing in Rendering His Versatile Voice for Advertisements (TV Commercials, Radio Spots, Audio Visuals, Corporate Films, Documentaries, Virals, Animatics, Narramatics, Scratches, Pitches, etc.) He has dubbed in 45 Languages till this date. He dubs for International productions of different languages into the Hindi language like Hollywood Movies, Chinese/Japanese Movies, South Indian Movies, Marathi Movies, TV Serials, Cartoons, Telefilms, Live Shows, Reality Shows, Sport Shows, and Many More.. He is Famously known as The King in Animation & Cartoon Dubbing. He has passed Maximum Auditions & rendering his voice for Maximum Characters of Walt Disney, Turner's Cartoon Network, Nicklodeon, History Channels. Some of the Famous Characters having His Voice in Hindi are :- Genie, Iyago, Sultan in Aladdin; Baloo & Kaa the python in Jungle Book; Popeye; Silvester; Goofy; Hadies in Herculis; Tantor the elephant in Tarzan; Booster in Buzz Lightyear; Professor Utonium, Bossman & Mayor in Power Puff Girls; Modok, Galactus, Moleman, Mayor Stan in The Avengers, OB Van, Jar Jar Binks & Watto in Star Wars, Gargamel in The Smurfs; Joker in Batman; Mater in Cars; Kansa in Krishna; Launchpad in Duck Tales; Chief in Little Mermaid; Old Man in Pawn Stars of History TV; Many Animal's Voices in Dr. Dolittle; He is the Voice of Jack Nickolson, Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, etc ....... And Many More to his credits. He is Considered as "A LIVING LEGEND" He has voiced over 10000 commercials like Pepsi, Close up, Colgate, Coke, Pepsodent, Iodex, Moov, IPL, Titan, Videocon, Aashirwaad Aata, Tata Tea, Honda, Philips, Child line, Cadbury, Tata, Vodafone, LIC, Aircel, Reliance, Idea, Birla, MRSB, SBI, Union Bank, HDFC, ICICI, Westside, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Maggi, Kellogg's, Tide, Wheel, Hit, Subway,ICC, Dabur, Bingo, TVS, Bajaj,....... And Many Many More Brands & Clients.

Dubbing roles

Live action television

Television animation

Anime

Live action films

Animated films

See also

• Dubbing (filmmaking)
• List of Indian dubbing artists

References

External links

• Vinod Kulkarni at the Internet Movie Database