Actor
Sonalee Kulkarni
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
2005 – Present
Sonalee Kulkarni Biography
Sonalee Kulkarni – Full Information
- Full Name: Sonalee Kulkarni Benodekar (née Kulkarni)
- Profession: Actress, Model, Dancer
- Date of Birth: 18 May 1988
- Age: 38 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Kunal Benodekar
- Marriage Date: 7 May 2021
- Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi, English
- Education: Graduation and Post-Graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism
- College: Fergusson College and Indira School of Communication, Pune
- Father: Manohar Kulkarni (Retired Army Doctor)
- Mother: Savinder Kulkarni
- Brother: One younger brother
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ha Khel Sanchitacha | Television debut |
| 2006 | Gauri | Film debut |
| 2007 | Bakula Namdeo Ghotale | Breakthrough performance and critical recognition |
| 2010 | Natarang | Became widely famous as Nayna; gained statewide popularity |
| 2012 | Ajintha | Established herself as a leading Marathi actress |
| 2013 | Zapatlela 2 | Commercial success |
| 2013 | Grand Masti | Bollywood debut |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Increased national recognition |
| 2015 | Classmates | Starred in one of the year’s successful Marathi films |
| 2015 | Mitwaa | Strengthened position as a top actress in Marathi cinema |
| 2016 | Poshter Girl | Popular commercial success |
| 2017 | Hampi | Acclaimed for mature performance |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Title role; one of her most praised performances |
| 2020 | Dhurala | Award-winning and critically acclaimed role |
| 2021 | Jhimma | Part of a blockbuster women-centric film |
| 2022 | Tamasha Live | Appreciated for performance-driven role |
| 2024 | Malaikottai Vaaliban | Malayalam film debut |
| 2024 | Hou De Charcha | Television hosting debut |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Actress | Maharashtra State Film Award | Bakula Namdeo Ghotale | Won |
| 2008 | Best Actress | Zee Chitra Gaurav Award | Bakula Namdeo Ghotale | Won |
| 2010 | Best Actress | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Award | Natarang | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actress | Zee Chitra Gaurav Award | Natarang | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Actress | Maharashtra State Film Award | Ajintha | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Actress | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Award | Zapatlela 2 | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Actress | Zee Chitra Gaurav Award | Mitwaa | Nominated |
| 2016 | Best Actress | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Award | Poshter Girl | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Actress | Filmfare Marathi Award | Hampi | Nominated |
| 2019 | Best Actress | Filmfare Marathi Award | Hirkani | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Marathi Award | Dhurala | Won |
| 2021 | Best Actress | Filmfare Marathi Award | Jhimma | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Actress | Filmfare Marathi Award | Tamasha Live | Nominated |
| 2023 | Popular Actress | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Award | Various Works | Won |
| 2024 | Excellence in Marathi Cinema | Industry Recognition Award | Career Achievement | Won |
About Sonalee Kulkarni
She is an Indian actress primarily working in Marathi cinema.
She became famous after her role in Natarang and the song Apsara Aali.
18 May 1988.
Yes, she married Kunal Benodekar in 2021.
Natarang is considered her most iconic film.