Atul Kulkarni

Atul Kulkarni was born on 10 September 1965 in Belagavi, Karnataka. His interest in acting developed during his school and college years, when he participated in theatre and cultural activities. He later joined the National School of Drama in New Delhi and completed a postgraduate diploma in dramatic arts in 1995.
He established himself as a respected character actor through films such as Hey Ram, Chandni Bar, Rang De Basanti and Natarang. His performances in Hey Ram and Chandni Bar earned him National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor.
Beyond acting, Kulkarni has also worked as a screenwriter and producer. He wrote the screenplay for Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), the Hindi adaptation of Forrest Gump. He has also appeared in television and streaming projects, including City of Dreams and Bandish Bandits.