Saleel Kulkarni (Marathi pronunciation: aliːl kulkəɾɳiː 6 October 1972) is a

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music composer, singer and author.

Early life

Saleel Kulkarni sang the Marathi Prose 'Jayostute ' on

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, Pune station at the age of three. Thereafter, he undertook key lessons in singing and music from eminent personalities like Gangadharbuva Pimpalkhare, Jaymalabai Shiledar and Pramod Marathe. Formal education wise, Kulkarni is a medicine graduate and was working as a doctor in the early part of his.While working as a music director for the last ten years, he has composed songs for Hindi and Marathi albums, serials and films.

Musical associations

As a singer, Saleel Kulkarni has rendered his voice for many composers for albums and shows. Some of the artists that have sung/recorded for Kulkarni include

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. Saleel played Judge for competitive singing reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" on

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where along with assessing the performances of participants, he mentored and nurtured many upcoming talented individuals. He has also written columns in leading Marathi daily. He is author of a maiden book "Lapavalelya Kaacha" Saleel runs a Music School in Pune.

Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi (आयुष्यावर बोलू काही) (Musical Program)

Saleel Kulkarni teamed up with

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for the show ' Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi' (आयुष्यावर बोलू काही). Kulkarni was also a part of Marathi SaReGaMaPa as judge and mentor. He has performed in musical concerts in UK, US, Singapore, Switzerland, and Shanghai.

Maitra Jeevanche(Musical Program)

He is doing selected shows with veteran music director

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for program 'Maitra Jeevanche' (मैत्र जीवांचे). After a long break of almost 12 years Lata Mangeshkar sang Marathi bhavgeeta when she recorded songs with him as a music director for the album "Kshan Amrutache".

Feature films

* Ek Unad Divas (

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* Jameen (Marathi) * Champion (Marathi) * Ata Kashyala Udyachi Baat (Marathi) * Dhaage Dore (Marathi) * Chodo Kal Ki batein (

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) * Nishani Dava Angatha (Marathi) * Vitthal Vitthal (Marathi) * Pandhar (Marathi) * Chintoo (Marathi) * Chintoo 2 (Marathi) * Chakwa ( Marathi ) * Bandya Ani Baby ( Marathi ) * Haay Kaay, Naay Kay (Marathi ) * Anandi Anand ( Marathi ) * Housefull ( Marathi ) * BIOSCOPE ( 4 SHORTFILMS ) * Monkey Baat ( Marathi ) * Wedding Cha Shinema ( Marathi )

Discography

Stage shows

* Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi (आयुष्यावर बोलू काही) * Maitra Jeevanche (मैत्र जीवांचे) * Nakshatranche Dene (नक्षत्रांचे देणे) * Tarihi Vasant Fulato (तरीही वसंत फुलतो) * Gaani Manatali (गाणी मनातली) * Dipadi Dipang (डीपाडी डिपांग) * Maze Jagane Hote Gane (माझे जगणे होते गाणे) * Bakibab Ani Mi (बाकीबाब आणि मी)

As author

In 2010, Saleel Kulkarni had written a fortnightly column 'Musically Yours' for leading

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''. The articles got finishing touch, got some literature treatment by author and came out as his maiden book 'Lapawlelya Kacha' (लपवलेल्या काचा). Owing to insistent demands from Marathi readers all over the world, publication house 'Continental' produced 3rd & 4th edition of book. Released his second book ‘ Shahanya manasanchi factory ‘ in 2017 and is been very received by the readers.

As TV show compere

Saleel conceived and thematically designed the concept for weekly show 'Madhali Sutti' (मधली सुट्टी) being telecast on

As Director

Saleel Kulkarni directed his maiden venture Wedding Cha Cinema, which released on 12 April 2019. Saleel has also written the story and screenplay for the movie.

Singles as Music Composer / Singer

Personal life

Kulkarni was married to National Award-winning singer

Anjali Marathe Anjali Marathe is an Indian playback singer and Hindustani vocalist. Early life She learned classical music from her mother Anuradha Marathe who is herself a renowned classical and light vocalist and conducts stage shows of Marathi as well as ...

, daughter of singer

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. He has two children – son Shubhankar Kulkarni who sang in the movie ''Chintoo'' (चिंटू), as well as a daughter, Ananya. He later separated from Anjali Marathe.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kulkarni, Saleel Living people Marathi people Indian film score composers Music directors Musicians from Pune Indian male playback singers Marathi-language singers Marathi playback singers Indian male film score composers 1972 births