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Girish Kulkarni
Active Marathi Cinema, Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) & Indian Web Series
- FromParanda / Nannaj, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Age48 years
- Active2008–Present
- Updated
Girish Kulkarni – Biography
Girish Kulkarni – Full Information
- Full Name: Girish Pandurang Kulkarni
- Popular Name: Girish Kulkarni
- Nickname: Girish
- Profession: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
- Known For: Winning two National Film Awards for Best Actor and Best Screenplay for Deool (2011), and his memorable performances in Valu, Gabhricha Paus, Ugly, and Dangal.
- Date of Birth: November 25, 1977
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Paranda Taluka, Osmanabad District / Nannaj, Solapur District, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Current Residence: Mumbai / Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Marathi & Hindi Feature & Web Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx.
- Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Name Not Publicly Disclosed
- Mother: Lata Kulkarni
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Vrushali Kulkarni
- Children: Sharavi Kulkarni (Daughter)
Education
- School: Local State School, Pune
- College: Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic, Latur, Maharashtra
- Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2008 | Feature film acting, writing, and production debut with the acclaimed Marathi hit Valu |
| 2009 | Critically acclaimed portrayal of a troubled farmer in Gabhricha Paus |
| 2009 | Co-wrote and starred in the award-winning Marathi drama Vihir |
| 2011 | Career milestone with Deool, winning National Film Awards for both Best Actor and Best Screenplay |
| 2013 | Hindi cinema breakout as Inspector Vijay Jadhav in Anurag Kashyap’s thriller Ugly |
| 2016 | Mainstream Bollywood recognition playing Wrestling Coach Pramod Kadam in Dangal |
| 2016 | Directorial debut with the Marathi satire film Jaundya Na Balasaheb |
| 2018 | Digital series breakthrough playing Bipin Bhosle in Netflix’s Sacred Games |
| 2021 | Acclaimed comic-dramatic role as S.I. Chetan Tambe in web series Sunflower |
| 2023 | South Indian cinema debut with key roles in Malayalam film Thankam and Tamil film Jailer |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2011 | National Film Award | Best Actor | Deool | Won |
| 2011 | National Film Award | Best Screenplay | Deool | Won |
| 2012 | Maharashtra State Film Award | Best Actor | Deool | Won |
| 2012 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Screenplay | Deool | Won |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Ugly | Nominated |
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About Girish Kulkarni
What is Girish Kulkarni's most famous film role?
He is most famous for playing Keshya in the National Award-winning Marathi film Deool (2011) and wrestling coach Pramod Kadam in the Hindi blockbuster Dangal (2016).
How many National Film Awards has Girish Kulkarni won?
He has won 2 National Film Awards: Best Actor and Best Screenplay, both for his work in the 2011 film Deool.
Did Girish Kulkarni write the scripts for his movies?
Yes, besides acting, he is an accomplished writer who wrote the stories and screenplays for hit Marathi films like Valu, Vihir, Deool, Masala, and Jaundya Na Balasaheb.
What is his educational background before entering cinema?
He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic, Latur, and worked in the private IT sector before shifting to full-time writing and acting.
Which famous OTT web series features Girish Kulkarni?
He has appeared in major OTT web series including Sacred Games, Sunflower, Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and Guilty Minds.
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