Personal Information

Full Name: Atul Kulkarni

Nickname: Atul, AK

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1965-09-10

Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading literature & history, writing (essays, screenplays), theatre direction, social & political discussions, spending time with family

Education

School: Local schools in Latur & Mumbai

College: National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Diploma in Acting (National School of Drama, 1991)

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 72 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Geetanjali Kulkarni (theatre actress & director)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actor, Screenwriter, Theatre Director, Activist (active in Hindi, Marathi films, OTT, theatre & social-political causes)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹60–100 crore (from long career in films, theatre, writing, endorsements)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Hey Ram (2000) & Page 3 (2005) Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Page 3 (2006) Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actor – multiple Marathi films Known for critically acclaimed roles in Hey Ram (2000), Page 3 (2005), Rang De Basanti (2006), Golmaal 3 (2010), Tumbbad (2018), The Family Man (2019), Sacred Games (2018–2019), Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015) One of the finest character actors in parallel & mainstream Indian cinema; respected for theatre background & socially relevant choices

Biography Details

Atul Kulkarni (born September 10, 1965, in Latur, Maharashtra) is one of Indian cinema's most respected character actors and screenwriters. Trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), he began with theatre and gained recognition in Hindi films with Hey Ram (2000 – National Award) and Page 3 (2005 – second National Award & Filmfare). Known for intense, layered performances in Rang De Basanti (2006), Golmaal 3 (2010), Tumbbad (2018), The Family Man (2019), and Sacred Games (2018–2019).

He has written screenplays & dialogues for several films and remains active in Marathi theatre. Married to theatre actress Geetanjali Kulkarni, he has a daughter. At 60, he continues selective acting in films & OTT, writes, directs theatre, and speaks on social-political issues. He is admired for his grounded persona, versatility, and commitment to meaningful cinema.

• January 2026: Atul Kulkarni turned 63 (October 6, 2025 tributes carried forward); shared thoughtful post on Instagram about life, cinema, and social responsibility; received warm wishes from peers & fans.
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• January 2026: He appeared in a special theatre festival tribute in Mumbai; performed excerpts from classic Marathi plays and spoke about the importance of regional & parallel cinema.
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• January 2026: The Family Man Season 3 rumors gained traction; Atul confirmed in an interview that he is in talks to reprise his role – expected release late 2026 or 2027.
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• Ongoing: Active on social media with political & social commentary, occasional film/OTT projects, and theatre direction. No major controversies or health updates in early 2026; focus on meaningful cinema, writing, and activism. Legacy as one of India's finest character actors remains strong.

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