Vinod Kulkarni
Vinod Kulkarni विनोद कुलकर्णी | |
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Born |
Mumbai, India | 29 August 1967
Residence | Mumbai, India |
Occupation |
Actor voice actor Sound Engineer |
Years active | 1984–Current |
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
Year | Film title | Role | Language(s) | Notes |
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1999 | Split Wide Open | Gangster 1 | Hindi English | Minor role. |
2000 | Aaj Ka Ravan | Subhash | Hindi | |
Television animation
Airdate | Program title | Role | Language | Episodes | Notes |
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5 November 2009 | Little Krishna | Aghasura | Hindi | 13 | Aired on Nickelodeon India.[2] |
11/10/2010-Current | Roll No 21 | Kans | Hindi | ||
Animated films
Year | Film title | Role | Language(s) | Notes |
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2007 | Return of Hanuman | Scientish Jwalamukhi | Hindi | |
2012 | Krishna Aur Kans[3] | Trinavert | Hindi |
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
Title | Actor | Role | Dub Language | Original Language | Episodes | Original airdate | Dubbed airdate | Notes |
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Duck Dynasty | Phil Robertson | Himself | Hindi | English | 68 | 3/21/2012-Current | 2013(?)-Current | Reality television series that airs on History TV18 in India. |
Television animation
Program title | Original voice(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Number of Episodes | Original airdate | Dubbed airdate | Notes |
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Ducktales | Terry McGovern | Launchpad McQuack | Hindi | English | 100 | 9/18/1987- 11/28/1990 | ||
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries | Joe Alaskey | Sylvester | Hindi | English | 52 | 9/9/1995-12/18/2002 | ||
The Powerpuff Girls | Tom Kane Chuck McCann Tom Kenny | Professor Utonium Bossman Mayor | Hindi | English | 78 | 11/18/1998- 3/25/2005 | 2000-2005 | Vinod voiced three characters in the Hindi dub. Aired on Cartoon Network India. |
Batman: The Animated Series | Mark Hamill | The Joker | Hindi | English | 95 | 9/5/1992- 9/15/1995 | 9/9/2000- 7/8/2005 | Aired on Cartoon Network India much later after the original airing. |
Anime
Program title | Original Japanese voice | Character | Dub Language | Episodes | Original airdate | Dubbed airdate | Notes |
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Jungle Book Shōnen Mowgli | Masaru Ikeda | Alexander/Sikandar | Hindi | 52 | 10/2/1989–10 October 1990 | 1993–1994[5] | The Hindi dub title of the series was just called: "The Jungle Book" and the name "Alexander" was known as "Sikandar" (or "Sikander" as the alternative spelling). It has aired on Doordarshan[6] and on DD National. |
Live action films
Film title | Actor(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
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Stuart Little | Nathan Lane | Snowbell (voice) | Hindi | English | 1999 | 1999 | |
Stuart Little 2 | Nathan Lane | Snowbell (voice) | Hindi | English | 2002 | 2002 | |
Daredevil | Ben Affleck | Matt Murdock / Daredevil | Hindi | English | 2003 | 2003 | Performed alongside with Parminder Ghumman who voiced Michael Clarke Duncan as Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin, Kishore Bhatt who voiced David Keith and Joe Pantoliano as Jack Murdock and Ben Urich, Prasad Barve who voiced Scott Terra as Young Matt in hindi. |
Planet of the Apes | Tim Roth | General Thade | Hindi | English | 2001 | 2001 | |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Toby Jones | Dobby (voice) | Hindi | English | 2002 | 2003 | |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 | Toby Jones | Dobby (voice) | Hindi | English | 2011 | 2011 | |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Ken Stott (voice) | Trufflehunter | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 | Vinod's name was mentioned on the Hindi dub credits of the DVD release of the film.[7] |
2012 | Woody Harrelson | Charlie Frost | Hindi | English | 2010 | 2010 | |
Robocop | Patrick Garrow | Antonie Wallon | Hindi | English | 2014 | 2014 | Performed alongside with Samay Raj Thakkar who voiced Michael Keaton as Raymond Sellers, Mayur Vyas who voiced Michael K. Williams as Jack Lewis in hindi. |
Batman Forever | Jim Carrey | Edward Nygma/The Riddler | Hindi | English | 1995 | 1995 | |
Animated films
Film title | Original voice(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | Mark Hamill | The Joker | Hindi | English | 1993 | Unknown | Aired on Cartoon Network India |
Mulan | Eddie Murphy | Mushu | Hindi | English | 1998 | 2004 | VCD version. Released in 2004. |
Barbie of Swan Lake | Michael Dobson | Erasmus | Hindi | English | 2003 | 2004 | Hindi dub released on VCD/DVD and aired on Television. It was dubbed in Hindi later after the original release. On 5 July 2004, It was then released as a Hindi-dubbed format.[8] |
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper | Ian James Corlett | Wolfie Guard No. 3 | Hindi | English | 2004 | 2005 | This was Rajshree Nath's last role as Barbie. Also, the songs were not dubbed, only dialogue.[9] |
Madagascar | Tom McGrath | Skipper | Hindi | English | 2005 | 2005 | |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Tom McGrath | Skipper | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 | |
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Tom McGrath | Skipper | Hindi | English | 2012 | 2012 | |
Over the Hedge | William Shatner | Ozzie | Hindi | English | 2006 | 2006 | |
Kung Fu Panda | Dustin Hoffman | Master Shifu | Hindi | English | 2008 | 2008 | |
Kung Fu Panda 2 | Dustin Hoffman | Master Shifu | Hindi | English | 2011 | 2011 | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Meri awaaz suno – Entertainment – DNA". DNAIndia.com. 18 November 2005. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "Little Krishna to debut on Nick India – May 11". Folknet.in. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
- ↑ "Krishna Aur Kans (2012) Full Cast and credits". IMDB.com. 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "Daffy speaks Hindi". Times Crest. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "Indian TV Serials – The Jungle Book – Hindi Movie". Indianmoviesfree.com. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "A romp through The Jungle Book". TheHindu.com. 25 December 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "The Chronicles of Narnia – Prince Caspian (Hindi Credits) – YouTube". YouTube.com. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ↑ "Barbie of Swan Lake (Dubbed in Hindi) VCD " Rhythm House". Rhythmhouse.in. 5 July 2004. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ↑ "Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper – Hindi dub + Credits". YouTube.com. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.