Mrinal Dev-Kulkarni

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Mrinal Kulkarni
Kulkarni in 2012
Born
Mrinal Deo

(1968-06-21) 21 June 1968
Pune, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActress
Known forMeerabai
Son Pari
Spouse
Ruchir Kulkarni
​
(m. 1990)​
ChildrenVirajas Kulkarni (b. 1992)
Parent(s)Vijay Deo (father)
Veena Deo (mother)
RelativesJairam Kulkarni (Father-in-law)

Mrinal Kulkarni (née Deo; born 21 June 1968) is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions.[1] She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's Meerabai and as a fairy on Star Plus's Son Pari.[2]

She has also acted in Marathi language and Hindi TV serials and films.

Early life, family and education

Mrinal was born on 21 June 1968[3] into a Marathi family in Pune to Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a sister named Madhura.

She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University.

She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and they have a son, Virajas, who is also a part of Marathi film industry.[4][5][6]

She lost her father to illness on 11 April 2019[7] and her mother died on 29 October 2024.[8]

Direction

Mrinal debuted as a Director with the Marathi film, Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta. The story of the film was written by herself.[9] After that, she directed Marathi historical drama Rama Madhav.[10]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Language Notes
1989 Kamla Ki Maut Charu S. Patel Hindi Debut film
1994 Maza Saubhagya Sumati Marathi Marathi film debut & lead role
1995 Jamla Ho Jamla Sangita Dhurandhar Lead role
1996 Jai Dakshineshwar Kali Maa Jyoti Hindi
2000 Jodidar Suniti Deshmukh Marathi Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar for Best Actress
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Savita Ambedkar English, Hindi Bilingual film
Lekroo Anu Marathi
2001 Aashiq Sapna Devi Hindi Supporting role
2003 Vishwas Sangeeta Marathi Lead role[11]
2004 Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai Pari's sister Hindi Supporting role
2005 Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye Chanchal Chugh Special appearance
Rajkaran Anna's wife Marathi
2006 Quest Doctor English, Marathi Bilingual film
Bayo Raavi Marathi
Raasta Roko Mrunal Hindi
2007 Deha Young Sandhya Joshi Marathi Special appearance[12]
2008 Tuzyat Mazyat Asmita Lead role
2012 Kashala Udyachi Baat Sakshi [13]
Shiv Chatrapati Rajmata Jijau
Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi Sneha Apte
Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Unnamed Guest appearance[14]
2013 Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta Anushree
2014 A Rainy Day Mugdha Pradhan Lead role[15]
Yellow Mugdha Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi
Rama Madhav Gopikabai Parallel lead
2015 Rajwade and Sons Laxmi Rajwade-Joshi Supporting role
2016 & Jara Hatke Meera Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi[16]
2017 Sambhaji 1689 Rajmata Jijau
2018 Farzand
Ye Re Ye Re Paisa Janhavi Mujumdar
2019 Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2
Fatteshikast Rajmata Jijau Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi[17]
2022 Pawankhind [18][19]
The Kashmir Files Laxmi Dutt Hindi
Dear Dia Adi's mother [20]
Sher Shivraj Rajmata Jijau Marathi Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi
Goshta Eka Paithanichi Smitatai
2023 Saath Sobat Madhura [21]
Sari Dr. Laxmi (Lucky) [22]
Subhedar Rajmata Jijau
2024 1234 Sayali's Mother [23]
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai Rukmini [24]
Gulaabi Madhuri Joshi [25]
Dhai Aakhar Praveen Arora Hindi [26]
Mrs. Richa's Mother
2025 Abhanga Tukaram Jijabai Marathi [27]
2026 Ranapati Shivray: Swari Agra [28]
Aakhri Sawal Prabha Nadkarni Hindi

Television

Year Title Role Language Notes
1987 Shrikant Abhaya Hindi Debut series[29]
1988 Swami Ramabai Peshwa Lead role
1994 The Great Maratha Ahilyabai Holkar Supporting role
1996 Hasratein Asmita Trivedi Supporting role[30]
1997 Mirabai Mirabai Lead role[31]
Saturday Suspense Mrunal Episode number. 98
1997-1998 Chattan Purnima Vishal Raj
1998 Teacher Uma Parallel lead
Rishtey Mrunal Episodic role
1998-2000 Sparsh Bhoomika Lead role[32]
2000 Zindagi... Teri Meri Kahani Rani Episodic role
2000-2001 Noorjahan Habba Khatoon
2001-2002 Draupadi Draupadi Lead role[33]
2000-2004 Son Pari Son Pari Lead role[34]
2002-2005 Avantika Avantika Marathi Lead role[35]
2006 Astitva... Ek Prem Kahani Dr. Sakshi Hindi Cameo appearance
2008-2009 Raja Shivchhatrapati Rajmata Jijau Marathi Parallel lead[36]
2009-2010 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Kalyani Sisodia (Chhoti Rani) Hindi
2010-2011 Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha Sushma Rai/Aditi Choudhary
2011-2012 Guntata Hriday He Nayana Banarase Marathi Lead role[37]
2012-2013 Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan Pratiksha Bhosale Hindi Supporting role[38]
2020 Mi Honar Superstar Judge Marathi Reality show[39]

Web series

Year Title Role Platform Notes
2021 Jeet Ki Zid Deep's Mother ZEE5 [40]
2024 Indian Police Force Rukhsana Malik Amazon prime video
2024 Paithani Godavari ZEE5 [41]

Films written and directed

Television commercial

  • Popular TV commercial Vicco Turmeric ayurvedic skin cream [42]

Awards and nominations

Kulkarni has won following awards-

  1. 1994 Maharashtra State Film Awards - Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Film Maajha saubhagya.
  2. 2001 Screen Award in the Best Actress category for her role in the Marathi film Jodidar (2000).

References

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