Atul Kulkarni, an Indian actor and a winner of two National Awards, was born on September 10, 1965 in Karnataka, India. Atul Kulkarni was born in a small and beautiful town of Karnataka - Belgaum. His father was a businessman and mother, a housewife. His family was settled in Solapur and there he was brought up and educated. Atul Kulkarni appeared on stage for the first time in his school, Haribhai Devkaran High School, Solapur. Atul Kulkarni as a child was very quiet and introvert and academically he was an average student. Atul Kulkarni completed his Junior College from Belgaum and was able to secure a seat at Engineering College in Belgaum itself. However, he could not find anything interesting in Engineering and he quit the college and joined D. A. V. College, Solapur that was affiliated to Shivaji University. Atul Kulkarni is a graduate in English Literature.

Atul Kulkarni used to participate actively in cultural gatherings. He joined Natya Aradhana, an amateur theatre group from Solapur simultaneously when he was completing his academic degrees. While working with this group, his grooming as an artist was done thoroughly. After working back stage for two years, finally he got a chance to act. He decided to pursue his career in professional acting. Atul Kulkarni got admitted in the National School of Drama, New Delhi in the 1992-1995 batch. His acting skills were given the polished touches at this institution that has produced legendary actors of international fame. Atul Kulkarni acquired a degree of Post Graduate Diploma in Dramatic Arts from National School of Drama, New Delhi

Atul Kulkarni started his career in theatre and eventually stepped into films. Atul Kulkarni`s portrayal of Shriram Abhyankar in the film Hey Ram gained him immense success and established a new platform for him in the Indian film industry In Bollywood, he has won critical acclaim for his performances in films like Page 3 and also in the Aamir Khan starrer Rang De Basanti. Atul Kulkarni has acted in several Marathi movies too, including Maati Maay (A Gravekeeper`s Tale) that was recently premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

Awards received by Atul Kulkarni

Year	Film
2002	National Award as Best Actor In A Supporting Role in Chandni Bar
2000	National Award as Best Actor In A Supporting Role in Hey Ram

Filmography of Atul Kulkarni

10 vi F	Aruvadai - 2007	Vajram - 2004	Mango Souffle - 2002
Valu - 2008	Kedi - 2006	Khakee - 2004	Run - 2002
Kurukshetra - 2008	Rang De Basanti - 2006	Devrai - 2004	Chandni Bar - 2001
D-17 - 2008	Chakwa - 2005	Manmadhan - 2004	Kairee - 2000
Dilli 6 - 2008	Page 3 - 2005	88 Antop Hill - 2003	Hey Ram - 2000
Aa DinagaLu - 2007	Gowri - 2004	Satta - 2003
Gauri:The Unborn - 2007	Manasarovar - 2004	Dum - 2003

Theatre

Samudra - Marathi Play	Manoos Navacha Bet	Chapha	Zale Mokale Aabhal
Gandhi Virudhha Gandhi	Aapan Sarech Ghodegaonkar	Natak