Vinod Kulkarni

Vinod Kulkarni (Hindi: विनोद कुलकर्णी Vinōda Kulakarṇī, born 29 August 1967 in Mumbai) is an Indian actor, director, voicing artiste and voice co-ordinator, who specialises for dubbing International productions into the Hindi language. He can speak English, Hindi and Marathi. He owns a Proprietorship Company "Sanhil Creations".

He has voiced over 10,000 commercials.^[1]

Film career

He is a veteran actor of Hindi & Marathi stage, films and 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, Kimayagaar, etc. 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, Tu Jeevala Guntawave, 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. TV Commercials/Ads :- Acted As a Dance Master in Colgate Maxfresh Gel Toothpaste; Acted As A Protagonist in Bharat Nirman Metro & Urban Films; Acted As A Protagonist in Sony Max 2 Launch Ad; Acted in Evershine Builders ad n Public Service Commision's Family Planning ad; etc. Directed 2 Independent Ads through Yadnya Associates for Chandukaka Saraf Jwellers.

Filmography

Live action films

Television animation

Animated films

Dubbing career

Vinod Kulkarni has started his career in 1986. The 1st Major project he did was NFDC's Jungle Book in Hindi, for which Mr. Gulzar has written the lyrics of the title song, 'Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai Pata Chala Hai ... Chaddi Pahan ke Phool Khila Hai ... !" He rendered his voice for Kaa, the Python, Moti-Mogli's Wolf Father & in some episodes even Balu the Bear. When he dubbed for international productions such as Popeye and Genie from Disney's Aladdin, which started his fame. At the time, Because of the God gifted talent & his Hard Work brought him to Limelight. Also, 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 cartoon characters & 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 known as The King in Animation & Cartoon Dubbing. He has passed maximum auditions and 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 in Popeye; Silvester in Sylvester & Tweety and in Loony Tunes; Goofy in Mickey Mouse Club House and Goofy Movies; Hades & Pain in Herculis; Tantor the elephant in Tarzan; Dobby in Harry Potter; Rex the T-Rex in Toy Story - All Parts; Mannifred the Mammoth in Ice Age - All Parts; Cobra in G I Joe; Leonaidas in 300; Snowbell the cat in Stuart Little Movies All Parts & in the Stuart Little Animation Serie & In the Movie Cats V/S Dogs; Krull (Main Villain) in Planet Of The Apes (2001); Atlee in Mission Impossible 5 - Rogue Nation; Plankton in SpongeBob SquarePants; Antonio in Tom & Jerry; Dr. Snake in Motu-Patlu Movie- Kung Fu King Returns; King Chandrabhan in Motu-Patlu Movie- Mission Moon; Booster in Buzz Lightyear; Gomez Addams in Addams Family; Grim/Haddi in Haddi My Buddy (Hindi & English both), Professor Utonium, Bossman & Mayor in Power Puff Girls; Modok, Galactus, Moleman, Mayor Stan in The Avengers; Yoda, OB Van, Jar Jar Binks & Watto in Star Wars; Gargamel in The Smurfs; Joker in Batman; Mater in Cars; Shifu in Kung Fu Panda; Skipper the Boss of Penguins in Madagascar - All Parts & The Penguins; Dr. Erskine in Captain America - The First Avenger; Teddy Roosevelt in Night At The Museum-All Parts; Kansa/Kanishka in Krishna; Luiz the Bulldog in Rio - All Parts; Launchpad in Duck Tales; Chef Luie in Little Mermaid; Madhatter in Alice in Wonderland; Capt. Hook in Peter Pan & Treasure Island; Mahakaal The Evil Magician in Jumbo 2; Governor Ratcliff in Pocahontus; Yogi in Yogi The Bear; Asterix in Asterix & Obliq; Mr. Peabody the dog in Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Thunderbolt in Thunderbolt & 1001 Dalmatians; Slappy the Evil Puppet in Goosebumps; Eddy in Ed, Edd & Eddy; Ketzel in Dragon Tales; Danu in Danu Danasur; Sikandar the Monkey in Samsher Sikandar Chaddi Buddy; Courage & Narrator in Courage The Cowardly Dog Show; Benny Hill in Benny Hill Show; Red Dragon in I'm Weasel; Bob in Kika & Bob; Luie in Jungle Cubs; Mr. Cat in Cat In The Hat; Cat in CatDog; Heimlich the caterpillar in A Bug's Life; Toto the Parrort in Kisna; King in Chhota Bheem Himalayan Adventures; Prof. Gyani in Shaktiman; Gabbar, Thakur & Soorma Bhopali in Sholey Adventures; Dhoomketu in The Mask; Spud & Lofty in Bob The Builder; Old Man in Pawn Stars of History TV; Barkawi in the movie London Has Fallen; Mushu the Little Red Dragon in Mulan; Dr. Sinister & Ronald Hump in Numb Chucks; Many animal's voices in Dr. Dolittle; He is the voice of Jack Nickolson, Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Harrison Ford and many more to his credits. 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, Ceat Tyres, Fiat, Renault. Mahindra & Mahindra....and many more brands and 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