INDIA: Sonalee Kulkarni is one of the most talented and popular actors in Marathi Cinema. Sonalee has bagged the title “Apsara of the Marathi film industry” thanks to her charming personality and captivating Lavani dance abilities.
Aside from her dancing skills, Sonalee Kulkarni has also proven her acting mettle in multiple Marathi and some Bollywood films. The actor’s on-screen persona and dialogue delivery set her apart from other actors.
Sonalee’s film choices include a versatile range of Marathi features that are definitely worth watching. Her filmography is a smorgasbord of films that range from lighthearted comedies to serious dramas.
A spotlight on Sonalee Kulkarni’s notable performances in Marathi Cinema
Natarang (2010)
Sonalee Kulkarni’s notable performances are complete with mention of Ravi Jadhav’s directorial Natarang. Sonalee starred opposite Atul Kulkarni, showcasing the best of Marathi cinema. This movie catapulted the actor’s career in the Marathi film industry. Sonalee stole the show with her Lavani dance on Apsara Aali.
The magical voice of the musical duo Ajay-Atul and Bela Shende, combined with the enchanting dance moves of Sonalee Kulkarni, created one of the legendary songs. The actor’s charming touch to the song created ripples in Marathi Cinema and continues to amaze music lovers even today.
Hirkani (2019)
The highly talented actor-director Prasad Oak’s Hirkani showcased Sonalee Kulkarni in the titular role. In this Marathi historical drama feature, Sonalee’s performance expressed the powerful emotions of a mother that still speaks volumes today.
Sonalee has phenomenally portrayed the role with a goosebump-inducing dialogue delivery. Undoubtedly, the Hirkani actor has given one of the best performances throughout her acting career. Made on a budget of ₹ two crores, Hirkani bagged a whopping amount of ₹12 crores at the box office.
Mitwaa (2015)
Swapna Waghmare-Joshi’s directorial Mitwaa brought a fun and lighthearted story of romance, friendship, and philosophy. The Marathi chocolate boy, Swwapnil Joshi, took center stage in the film along with Sonalee Kulkarni and Prarthana Behere.
Mitwaa showcased Sonalee’s fun and emotional performance with a romantic touch. The actor yet again delivered her best, leaving a huge impression on audiences. Combining Sonalee, Swwapnil, and Prarthana’s strong portrayals in the Marathi film created a box office hit machine. The film was also remade in Bengali under the title Ami Je Ke Tomar (2017).
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