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Atul Kulkarni (Marathi: अतुल कुलकर्णी, Kannada:ಅತುಲ್ ಕುಲಕರ್ಣಿ , born September 10, 1965 in Karnataka, India) is an Indian actor of Bollywood and Kannada cinema industry.

 Actor who has won two National Awards.

Atul Kulkarni is an Indian actor and winner of a National Award for his portrayal of Shriram Abhyankar in the film Hey Ram. Although he started his career in theatre, he has won critical acclaim for his performances in films like Page 3 and more recently, the Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti. He has acted in several Marathi movies including Maati Maay (A Gravekeeper's Tale) that was recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

Early life

Atul Kulkarni was born on September 10, 1965 at Belgaum in Karnataka. Atul completed his secondary education (10th Standard) from Haribhai Devkaran High School, Solapur, Maharastra. His father, a businessman and his mother a housewife were settled in Solapur. He completed his Junior College (12th Standard) from Belgaum and was able to secure a seat at Engineering College in Belgaum. Due to his dis-interest in Engineering he quit the college and came back to Solapur to join D. A. V. College, Solapur which was affiliated to Shivaji University. He completed his graduation in English Literature.

Acting Career

Atul Kulkarni's first stint with stage was during his highschool days while studying at Haribhai Devkaran High School and later during his college days at D. A. V. College he was actively participating in cultural gatherings. While studying itself Atul joined Natya Aradhana, an amateur theatre group from Solapur. Working with this group helped him groom better. After working back stage for two years, finally he got a chance to act. He decided to pursue his career in professional acting.

Atul joined the National School of Drama, New Delhi. (1992-1995 batch) His acting skills were given final touches at this institutions which has produced legendary actors of international fame. Atul Kulkarni holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts from National School of Drama, New Delhi

Awards

National Award 

2002: Best Actor In A Supporting Role in Chandni Bar 

2000: Best Actor In A Supporting Role in Hey Ram 

Filmography

Dahavi Fa meaning 10th F 

Valu (2008) 

Kurukshetra (2008) 

D-17 (2008) 

Devrai as Shesh. 

Dilli 6 (2008) 

Aa DinagaLu ಆ ದಿನಗಳು (2007) - as Agni Shridhar of 1986 Bengaluru Underworld 

Gauri:The Unborn(2007) - as Sandeep 

Aruvadai (2007) 

Kedi (2006) - Priyanka's bother 

Rang De Basanti (2006) – Laxman Pandey 

Page 3 (2005) – Vinayak Mane 

Gowri (2004) - Sarkar 

Manasarovar (2004) – Ravi Roy 

Vajram (2004) 

Khakee (2004) – Dr. Iqbal Ansari 

Devrai (2004) – Shesh Shahi 

Manmadhan (2004) – A police officer 

88 Antop Hill (2003) – Pratyush Shelar 

Satta (2003) – Yashwant Varde 

Dum (2003) – 'Encounter' Shankar 

Mango Souffle (2002) – Ed (Edwin Prakash) 

Run (2002) – Priya's brother 

Chandni Bar (2001) – Potya Sawant 

Kairee (2000) – Jadhav Master 

Hey Ram (2000) – Shriram Abhyankar 

Chakwa (2005) – Tushar Khot - Suspense Thriller -Dir. Jatin S. Wagle 

rang de basanti (2006) 

Valu - the bull (2007) – Swanand Gattamwar(forest officer)- comedy -Dir. Umesh Kulkarni 

Theater

Samudra (Marathi Play) 

Gandhi Virudhha Gandhi 

Manoos Navacha Bet 

Aapan Sarech Ghodegaonkar 

Chapha 

Natak 

Zale Mokale Aabhal