Jairam Kulkarni (17 October 1932 – 17 March 2020)[3] was an Indian Marathi-language film actor who worked in several Marathi films, television, and theatre.[4] He is better known for Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Maza Pati Karodpati (1988), Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) and Zapatlela (1993).[5]

Jairam Kulkarni
Born
Jairam Kulkarni

17 October 1932,
Died17 March 2020
(aged 87),
OccupationActor
Years active1956–2020
Spouse
Hema Kulkarni
(m. 1962⁠–⁠2020)
[1]
RelativesMrinal Kulkarni (daughter-in-law)[2]

Early life

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Kulkarni was born on October 17, 1932, in Ambejavalge, Barshi taluka, Solapur district. After studying at Sulakhe High School, he moved to Pune and joined S P College. During college, he befriended actors Shrikant Moghe and Sharad Talwalkar. Once done with his education, he joined All India Radio's Pune station, working as an assistant to the renowned author Vyankatesh Madgulkar.[6]

Kulkarni began his stage career with the play Jwalet Ubhi Mee, produced by the Progressive Dramatic Association. As film roles started coming his way, he left his job at AIR to pursue acting full-time.[7]

Personal life

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Kulkarni has two children named Rupak and Ruchir who is the husband of Marathi and Hindi film and television actress Mrinal Kulkarni.[8]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1976 Ha Khel Sawalyancha Tangewala Film debut
1979 Duniya Kari Salaam Sarpanch
1982 Mai Baap Bhima
1983 Savitri Desai Kaka
Sasu Varchad Jawai Diwanji
1984 Mumbaicha Faujdar Mama
Navri Mile Navryala Nanasaheb Inamdar
Savvasher Jairam
Streedhan Appasaheb
Jugalbandi Anna
Lek Chalali Sasarla Desai Kaka
1985 Dhum Dhadaka Nana Jawalkar
Ardhangi Bhujangrao
1986 Tuzya Wachun Karmena DS Nathu
Aai Tulja Bhavani Madhu's Father
Dhondi Dhondi Pani De Shridhar Jawalkar
Maaficha Sakshidar College Professor
Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar Balwant Mama
Khara Varasdar Malharrao Sarkar
Dhakti Sun Ashram's Secretary
1987 De Danadan DSP K.R. Doiphode
Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila Commissioner
Gammat Jammat Gautam's employer
Kashyasathi Premasathi Appaji
Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon Shridhar Pant
1988 Maza Pati Karodpati Mr. Deshmukh
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi Chhaburao
Rangat Sangat Geeta's Father
Majjach Majja Robert
Nashibwan Mr. Shroff
Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi Mr. Saranjame
1989 Balache Baap Brahmachari Bapusaheb Aasankar
Rajane Wajvila Baja Bhimrao
Thartharat Zunjaarrao Ghorpade
Atmavishwas Rajendra's Uncle
Bhutacha Bhau Rao Saheb
Gavran Gangu Ganga's Father
Navra Baiko Ashok's Father
Dharla Tar Chavtay Mr. Inamdar
De Dhadak Be Dhadak Inspector N.K Dongre
1990 Godi Gulabi Himself Special appearance
Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich Diwanji
Rickshawali Sujata's Father
Dhumakool Mr. Pradhan
Eka Peksha Ek Commissioner Ramdas Phutane
1991 Aayatya Gharat Gharoba Sakharam
Bandal Baaz Commissioner
1992 Prem Deewane Letter Giver Cameo appearance
Zunj Tujhi Majhi Vishnu Chavan
Aaplee Maanse Mr. Dongre
Anuradha Appasaheb
Vaat Pahate Punvechi Mr. Manorkar
Gruhpravesh Mama
Hach Sunbaicha Bhau Tatya
1993 Zapatlela Superintendent Jairam Ghatge
1994 Bajrangachi Kamal DSP Pradhan
Maza Saubhagya Bapu
Sasar Maher Shirpati Patil
Kunku Nanasaheb
Hirwa Chuda Suwasinicha Dinkar
1995 Jamla Ho Jamla Mr. Tenkshe
2002 Aadhar Vasantrao Deshmukh
2003 Mala Jagaychay Ajay's Father
2004 Ranragini Joshi Kaka
2020 Khel Ayushyacha Aajoba

Death

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Kulkarni died on 17 March 2020 in Pune, Maharashtra due to heart failure. He was survived by his wife Hema Kulkarni, sons Rupak and Ruchir Kulkarni, and daughter-in-law Mrinal Kulkarni. Many celebrities like Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar mourned this great loss.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mrinal Kulkarni pens heartfelt note as she mourns the demise of her father-in-law Jairam Kulkarni". The Times of India. 2020-03-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. ^ "Mrinal Kulkarni pens heartfelt note as she mourns the demise of her father-in-law Jairam Kulkarni". The Times of India. 2020-03-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. ^ "Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni dies at the age of 88". Hindustan Times. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. ^ "Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni dies at the age of 88". 2020-03-17.
  5. ^ "Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni dies at 88". India Today. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. ^ "Interesting facts about Jairam Kulkarni".
  7. ^ "Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni passes away". The Indian Express. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  8. ^ "Noted Marathi actor Jairam Kulkarni, father-in-law of 'Son Pari' fame Mrunal Kulkarni dies at age of 88". www.dnaindia.com.
  9. ^ Developer, Web. "Jairam Kulkarni: Actress Mrinal Kulkarni's father-in-law passes away". Mid-day. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
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