16 Facts About Chandrakant Kulkarni

Chandrakant Kulkarni was born on 1963 and is an Indian director, script writer and actor associated with Marathi theatre and film.

Chandrakant Kulkarni is known for his works of directing the plays Wada Chirebandi, Dhyanimani, Gandhi Virudh Gandhi and most recently the remake of Hamidabaichi Kothi.

Chandrakant Kulkarni has directed the acclaimed films Bindhaast and Tukaram.

Chandrakant Kulkarni came to Mumbai from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, aspiring to work in the entertainment industry.

Chandrakant Kulkarni directed the play under the production banner of "Awishkar" which was founded by director Arvind Deshpande and his actress wife Sulabha Deshpande.

Chandrakant Kulkarni directed the whole trilogy after Elkunchwar completed it in 1994.

Chandrakant Kulkarni says that he has been attached to the play for 26+ years and directing it was one of his dreams.

In 1995, Chandrakant Kulkarni directed the Marathi play Dhyanimani written by Prashant Dalvi.

Chandrakant Kulkarni presented monologues in the 2009 play Maunaraag which were based on essays written by Elkunchwar.

Chandrakant Kulkarni was presented with the Second Best Director Award and the film won the Third Best Film Award.

In 2005, Chandrakant Kulkarni directed the comedy Kaydyacha Bola, a satire on the judicial system with lead role played by Makarand Anaspure.

Chandrakant Kulkarni's 2007 film Kadachit was a drama that marked the come back of actress Ashwini Bhave who produced the film.

In 2012, Chandrakant Kulkarni's next venture was a biographical film Tukaram on the life of Varkari saint Tukaram.

Chandrakant Kulkarni had been preparing for over three years on the film.

Chandrakant Kulkarni was adjudged as the Best Director at the 19th Annual Colors Screen Awards and the film won the Best Film award.

Chandrakant Kulkarni was married to the film actress Sonali Kulkarni for a brief time but later got divorced.