Sonali Kulkarni biography
Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress, born on 3 November 1974 in Pune.
Sonali Kulkarni's screen career began in 1992 with Cheluvi, playing Cheluvi.
Sonali Kulkarni has appeared in 91 films and 19 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Marathi cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are The Paradise (2026), SuSheela SuJeet (2025), Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai? (2025).
Honours include National Film Award , Special Jury Award / Special Mention.
Coming up next: Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manus, Ravan Calling, The Wives.
- Also known as
- Sonali Pantvaidya
- Born
- 3 November 1974 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Pune
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Marathi cinema, Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1992 to present
- Awards
- National Film Award , Special Jury Award / Special Mention
Sonali Kulkarni filmography
94 films and 19 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wives | TBA | Hindi | Filming | |
| Ravan Calling | TBA | Marathi | Filming | |
| Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manus | TBA | Marathi | Completed | |
| 2026 | The Paradise | Samakka | Telugu | |
| 2025 | SuSheela SuJeet | Susheela | Marathi | |
| 2025 | Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai? | Pooja | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Out House | Vasu | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Love, Sitara | Hema Chechi | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai | Rukmini Meghani | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Chandu Champion | Journalist | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Sshort And Ssweet | Tanvi | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Ticha Shahar Hona | Archana | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Gajra | Mrs. Agarwal | Hindi | Short film |
| 2022 | Dil Dimag Aur Batti | Jaya Desai Gadgill / Hema Mhatre / Rekha | Marathi | |
| 2021 | Toofaan | Sumati Prabhu | Hindi | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Pension | Vimal | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Bharat | Janki Devi Kumar | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Gulabjaam | Radha Agarkar | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Madhuri | Madhuri | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Hope Aur Hum | Aditi Srivastava | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Sulochana Latkar | Marathi | |
| 2017 | Kaccha Limbu | Marathi | ||
| 2017 | Ti Ani Itar | Naina Godbole | Marathi | |
| 2017 | Rahenge Sadaa Gardish Mein Taare | Bhavna Dutt | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Poster Boys | Sunita Chaudhary | Hindi |
Show all 94 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kachcha Limboo | Shaila Katdare | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Aga Bai Arechyaa 2 | Shubhangi Hemant Kudalkar | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Sugar Salt Ani Prem | Aditi | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Dr. Prakash Baba Amte - The Real Hero | Dr. Mandakini Amte | Marathi | |
| 2013 | The Good Road | Kiran | Gujarati | |
| 2013 | Pune 52 | Prachi Apte | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Konkanastha | Mrs. Gokhale | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Deool | Vahini Saheb | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Singham | Megha Kadam | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Pratibimba | Gauri / Vasumati | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Dubhang | Anjali | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Kshanbhar Vishranti | Marathi | ||
| 2010 | The Camp | Sonali Manthe | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Ringa Ringa | Mansi Nayak | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Well Done Abba | Malti Jha | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Shadow | Inspector Sanjana Singh Rajpoot | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Gulmohar | Vidya | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Gandha | Raavi | Marathi | Segment: "Aushadh Ghenara Manus" |
| 2009 | Gabhricha Paus | Alka | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Tya Ratri Paus Hota | Gayatri | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Mohandas | Meghna | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Love Khichdi | Shanta Bheemrao Bhansode | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Via Darjeeling | Rimli Sharma / Sangeeta | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Sirf | Namita | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Mumbai Cutting | Sona | Hindi | Segment: "Parcel" |
| 2007 | Sakhi | Nishi Surve | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Strangers | Nandini Rai | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke | Bhawani | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Brinda | Brinda | Marathi | |
| 2006 | Taxi No. 9211 | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Fire at My Heart | Italian | ||
| 2006 | Fear is necessary | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Taxi Number 9211 | Sunita Shastri | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Restaurant | Janhavi | Marathi | |
| 2006 | I See You | Kuljeet | Hindi | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | Mrs. Talegaonkar | Hindi | Segment: "Accidents are Never Predicted" |
| 2006 | Adharm | Kuldeep's love interest | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Dansh | Maria | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Love Is Blind | Amisha | Gujarati | |
| 2005 | Fuoco su di me | Graziella | Italian | |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | Punjabi | ||
| 2004 | White Rainbow | Priya Giri | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Silence Please... The Dressing Room | Aparna Sen | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Hanan | Devi Bhagwati / Pagli | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Devrai | Seena | Marathi | |
| 2004 | Bride & Prejudice | Chandra Lamba | English | |
| 2004 | 1:1.6 An Ode to Lost Love | Asha | English | |
| 2003 | Danav | Lakshmi | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Chaitra | Krati | Marathi | Short film |
| 2002 | Agni Varsha | Nittilai | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Kitne Door Kitne Paas | Jaya Patel | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Junoon | Sonali | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Gauri Shahapukar | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Pooja | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Geeta Bhatt | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Maya: The Reality | Maya | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar | Ramabai Ambedkar | English | |
| 2000 | Mission Kashmir | Neelima Khan | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Kairee | Kamli's daughter | Marathi | Bilingual film |
| 1999 | Gharabaher | Vasudha | Marathi | |
| 1999 | Jahan Tum Le Chalo | Namrata Shorey | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Daayraa | The Girl | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Vrindavan Film Studios | Radha | English | |
| 1995 | Gulabari | Gulabari | Hindi | Television film |
| 1995 | Doghi | Krishna | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Mukta | Mukta | Marathi | |
| 1994 | May Madham | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | May Maadham | Sandhya | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Cheluvi | Cheluvi | Hindi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Trial Season 2 | Narayani Dhole | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Oops Ab Kya? | Pakhi Jani | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Manvat Murders | Rukmini | Marathi | |
| 2023 | School of Lies | Pallavi | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Mumbai Diaries 26/11 , Season 2 | Mrs. Kelkar | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Crackdown Season 2 | Avantika Shroff | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Half Pants Full Pants | Padma Subbarao | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Dharavi Bank | Janvi Surve | Hindi | |
| 2021 | The Whistleblower | Zainab Parkar | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Mumbai Diaries 26/11 | Mrs. Kelkar | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Crime Patrol - Satark | Host | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Tamanna | Dhara's Advocate | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Kaali , Ek Agnipariksha | Narrator | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 1 | Contestant | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 | Contestant | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Star Bestsellers (Kya Yahi Pyaar Hai) | Episodic role | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Rishtey | Episodic role | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Kata Rute Kunala | Meera | Marathi | |
| 1995 | Badalte Rishtey | Ulka Verma | Hindi |