Mrinal Dev-Kulkarni

Mrinal Kulkarni (née Deo; born 21 June 1968) is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions. She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's Meerabai and as a fairy on Star Plus's Son Pari.

She has also acted in Marathi language and Hindi TV serials and films.

Early life, family and education Mrinal was born on 21 June 1968 into a Marathi family in Pune to Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a sister named Madhura.

She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University.

She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and they have a son, Virajas, who is also a part of Marathi film industry.

She lost her father to illness on 11 April 2019 and her mother died on 29 October 2024.

Direction Mrinal debuted as a Director with the Marathi film, Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta. The story of the film was written by herself. After that, she directed Marathi historical drama Rama Madhav.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Films written and directed Rama Madhav - 2014 Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Asta - 2013 Ti and Ti - 2019

Television commercial Popular TV commercial Vicco Turmeric ayurvedic skin cream

Awards and nominations Kulkarni has won following awards- 1994 Maharashtra State Film Awards - Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Actress For Film Maajha saubhagya. 2001 Screen Award in the Best Actress category for her role in the Marathi film Jodidar (2000). Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Marathi for film Yellow She has received three nominations at the Filmfare Awards Marathi for Best Supporting Actress for her films, & Jara Hatke (2016), Fatteshikast (2019) and Sher Shivraj(2022).