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Mrinal Deo-Kulkarni
Born (1971-06-21) 21 June 1971 (age 53)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Known forMeerabai
Son Pari
Spouse
Ruchir Kulkarni
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(m. 1990)​
ChildrenVirajas Kulkarni (b. 1992)
Parent(s)Vijay Deo (father)
Veena Deo (mother)
RelativesJairam Kulkarni (Father-in-law)

Mrinal Deo-Kulkarni 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 Mirabai and as an angel on Star Plus's Son Pari.

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

Early life, family and education

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She was born 21 June 1971[2] into a Marathi Konkanastha Brahmin family in Pune. Her parents are Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University. She has a sister named Madhura. She lost her father after illness on 11 April 2019.[3] Her mother Dr. Veena Deo died on 29 October 2024.[4]

She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and has a son Virajas who is also a part of Marathi film industry.[5][6][7]

Direction

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Mrinal Kulkarni debuted as a Director for the Marathi film, Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta. The story of the film was written by Mrunal Kulkarni.[8] After that, she directed Marathi historical drama Rama Madhav.[9]

Filmography

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Films

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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 Ma Jyoti Hindi Lead role
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[10]
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[11]
2008 Tuzyat Mazyat Asmita Lead role
2012 Kashala Udyachi Baat Sakshi [12]
Shiv Chatrapati Rajmata Jijau
Aarohi Gosht Tighanchi Sneha Apte
Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Unnamed Guest appearance[13]
2013 Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta Anushree
2014 A Rainy Day Mugdha Pradhan Lead role[14]
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[15]
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[16]
2022 Pawankhind [17][18]
The Kashmir Files Laxmi Dutt Hindi
Dear Dia Adi's mother [19]
Sher Shivraj Rajmata Jijau Marathi Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Marathi
Goshta Eka Paithanichi Smitatai
2023 Saath Sobat Madhura [20]
Sari Dr. Laxmi (Lucky) [21]
Subhedar Rajmata Jijau
2024 1234 एक दोन तीन चार [22]
Muktaai [23]
Dhai Aakhar Praveen Arora Hindi[24]
'Gulabi' † TBA Completed

Television

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Year Title Role Language Notes
1987 Shrikant Abhaya Hindi Debut series[25]
1988 Swami Ramabai Peshwa Lead role
1994 The Great Maratha Ahilyabai Holkar Supporting role
1996 Hasratein Asmita Trivedi Supporting role[26]
1997 Mirabai Mirabai Lead role[27]
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[28]
2000 Zindagi... Teri Meri Kahani Rani Episodic role
2000-2001 Noorjahan Habba Khatoon
2001-2002 Draupadi Draupadi Lead role[29]
2000-2004 Son Pari Son Pari Lead role[30]
2000-2005 Avantika Avantika Marathi Lead role[31]
2006 Astitva... Ek Prem Kahani Dr. Sakshi Hindi Cameo appearance
2008-2009 Raja Shivchhatrapati Rajmata Jijau Marathi Parallel lead[32]
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[33]
2012-2013 Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan Pratiksha Bhosale Hindi Supporting role[34]
2020 Mi Honar Superstar Judge Marathi Reality show[35]

Web series

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Year Title Role Platform Notes
2021 Jeet Ki Zid Deep's Mother ZEE5 [36]
2024 Indian Police Force Rukhsana

Malik

Amazon prime video
2024 Paithani ZEE5 [37]

Films written and directed

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Television commercial

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  • Popular TV commercial Vicco Turmeric ayurvedic skin cream [38]

Awards and nominations

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Kulkarni has won following awards-

  1. 2001 Screen Award in the Best Actress category for her role in the Marathi film Jodidar (2000).

References

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  1. ^ "संमेलनाध्यपद महिलेला मिळेल - अभिनेत्री मृणाल कुलकर्णी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. ^ "I club nature and history on my birthdays: Mrinal Kulkarni". Hindustan Times. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Pune loses a noted politics professor, in the passing away of Vijay Deo". 12 April 2019. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Prominent Marathi Author and Professor Dr. Veena Dev Passes Away at 75 in Pune".
  5. ^ "Happy Birthday Mrinal Kulkarni! 5 Lesser Known Facts About The Ye Re Ye Re Paisa Actress". Zee Marathi. Retrieved 14 April 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Mrinal Kulkarni's son to make his acting debut - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 December 2017. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Maza Hoshil Na fame Virajas Kulkarni: My approach towards TV industry was different because of my mom Mrinal Kulkarni". The Times of India. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Mrunal Kulkarni's debut directorial PREM MHANJE PREM MHANJE PREM ASATE is a matured love story - GlamGold". Glamgold.com. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Rama Madhav: A new movie that captures love in the time of Peshwas". Daily News and Analysis. 3 August 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  10. ^ "LIVE TV - Watch Indian TV Channels - Live Streaming and Catchup TV - LIVE News Online". In.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.[dead link‍]
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  12. ^ "Kashala Udyachi Baat Movie Review - The Common Man Speaks". Thecommonmanspeaks.com. 14 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  13. ^ "Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  14. ^ "Movie Review: A Rainy Day - Times of India". The Times of India. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  15. ^ "& Jara Hatke Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of & Jara Hatke by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  16. ^ "'Fatteshikast': Character poster of Mrinal Kulkarni as 'Rajmata Jijau' unveiled! - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  17. ^ Satphale, Anup (15 June 2020). "Director Digpal Lanjekar begins post production work of 'Jung Jauhar' in Pune". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  18. ^ "जंगजौहर चित्रपटाचे नामांतर पावनखिंड -Pawan Khind - New Marathi Movie - Jungjauhar - Digpal Lanjekar". Lokmat. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  19. ^ "Pruthvi Ambaar unveils the first look of 'Dia' Hindi remake - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 March 2022. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  20. ^ "'Saath Sobat': Sangram Samel and Mrunal Kulkarni starrer is all set to hit screens on January 13, 2023; poster out!". The Times of India. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  21. ^ "'वेड' नंतर बरसणार प्रेमाच्या 'सरी', Mrinal Kulkarni आणि Ajinkya Raut चा नवा रोमँटिक सिनेमा". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). 10 March 2023. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  22. ^ "1234 Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | एक दोन तीन चार Movie | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  23. ^ "Muktaai Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktaai | संत ज्ञानेश्वरांची मुक्ताई | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  24. ^ https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/dhai-akhar-teaser-mrinal-kulkarni-film-talks-about-abusive-marriage-love-relationship-in-a-patriarchal-society-tmova-1821712-2023-11-19
  25. ^ "Mrinal Kulkarni: I was embarrassed to scold Farooque Shaikh while enacting 'Shrikant'". The Times of India. 17 December 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  26. ^ "Steamy scene in 'Hasratein' takes serial to top slot". India Today. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  27. ^ "Ved Rahi's serial 'Meera' to telecast on DD1". India Today. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  28. ^ "Director Ravi Rai comes up with new serial based on marriage and divorce". India Today. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  29. ^ "Draupadi| Draupadi Kirdaar: From Roopa Ganguly to Pooja Sharma, these actresses have played the role of Draupadi on TV Mahabharat | Trending & Viral News". www.timesnownews.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  30. ^ "From Tanvi Hegde to Mrinal Kulkarni: Here's how Son Pari cast looks now and what they are up to". The Times of India. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  31. ^ "That girl next door". The Times of India. 21 March 2005. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  32. ^ "लोकाग्रहास्तव पुन्हा भेटीला येणार 'राजा शिवछत्रपती', वाचा सविस्तर". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2 April 2020. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  33. ^ "Zee Marathi expands its prime time". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  34. ^ "Mrinal Kulkarni excited about Mujhse Kehti Yeh Khamoshiyan".[permanent dead link‍]
  35. ^ "Vaishali Samant, Adarsh Shinde, and Sachin Pilgaonkar to judge reality show Me Honaar Superstar Chote Ustaad". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  36. ^ "'Jeet Ki Zid': Amit Sadh opens up on working with Sushant Singh and Amrita Puri in Zee5 series". DNA India. 22 January 2021. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  37. ^ Khanam, Arshi. "Paithani on ZEE5: Eisha Singh aka Kaveri becomes a determined daughter in new emotionally charged promo". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  38. ^ "When Vicco Turmeric 'nahi cosmetic' spread the love". ETBrandEquity. 11 December 2021. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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