Mrinal Deo-Kulkarni | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Known for | Meerabai Son Pari |
Spouse | Ruchir Kulkarni (m. 1990) |
Children | Virajas Kulkarni (b. 1992) |
Parent(s) | Vijay Deo (father) Veena Deo (mother) |
Relatives | Jairam 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.
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]
Mrinal Kulkarni debuted as a Director for the Marathi film, Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta. The story of the film has been written by Mrunal Kulkarni. [8] After that, she directed Marathi historical drama Rama Madhav. [9]
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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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] |
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2021 | Jeet Ki Zid | Deep's Mother | ZEE5 | [36] |
2024 | Indian Police Force | Rukhsana Malik | Amazon prime video |
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