Kulkarni highlights role of entourages in the film industry

Sonali Kulkarni has opened up about actors’ entourages, explaining that the size and composition of a star’s team depend on both the actor’s comfort and the producer’s vision.

In an interview with IANS, she highlighted that while stars work hard alongside their teams and receive immense love from fans, it’s important to strike the right balance between support and simplicity. When asked about actors’ entourages, Sonali spoke about the importance of balance and comfort.

She explained, “I think it’s about every star’s comfort. After all, actors work hard along with their teams and entourage. The audience showers them with love and they have lakhs of fans. So, it really depends on the star and the producer to decide how big or small their team should be. At the end of the day, it’s about striking the right balance.”

Speaking about her recent projects, Sonali Kulkarni explained the differences and similarities she has observed. She highlighted how each project brings its own challenges and learning experiences. “More than differences, I notice similarities. As an actor, I feel grateful that I am doing so much work and receiving so much feedback from the audience. I don’t like to boast about compliments, as it might sound selfish, but I do get very positive responses.”

“People are able to see my work back-to-back — be it Manwat Murders, Upsap Kya, Trial Season 2, films like Jo Tera Hai Wo Mera Hai, Sitara, Love Sitara, and now Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai. I feel very proud and blessed that my work is constantly reaching the audience, and they are showering me with love,” she added.

Work-wise, Sonali is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “Hello Knock Knock Kaun Hai,” which also features Barkha Bisht in a key role.

Sonali Kulkarni is an Indian actress, producer, and writer who primarily appears in Marathi, Hindi and few Tamil films. Kulkarni is considered as one of the most accomplished and highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema, and is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Maharashtra State Film Awards and four Filmfare Marathi Awards. She was honoured with V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award in 2010 by the Government of Maharashtra.

She has worked in over 70 films, both experimental and non-experimental, in addition to acting in a few non-Indian films. She is regarded as one of the most versatile Marathi actresses. Although born into a middle-class Maharashtrian family in Pune, Kulkarni was drawn to acting at an early age and had attended Satyadev Dubey’s acting workshops. At the age of 18, she made her cinematic debut in the Hindi film Cheluvi (1992). Later, she debuted with Mukta (1994) in Marathi.

This was followed by critical praise with Doghi (1995), Daayraa (1996), and Gharabaher (1999), the former earning her Maharashtra State Film Award and Filmfare Marathi Award. Subsequently, she starred in the Hindi films Mission Kashmir (2000), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000), Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Taxi Number 9211 (2006), and Singham (2011). She received further acclaim and a National Film Award for her portrayal of a powerful woman in the Marathi-language short film Chaitra (2002).

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