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Saleel Kulkarni
Background information
Born6 October 1972
Pune, Maharashtra, India
GenresSoundtracks, albums, movie, light music
Occupation(s)Singer, music director, poet, writer
Years active1996–present

Saleel Kulkarni (Marathi pronunciation: [saliːl kulkəɾɳiː]; 6 October 1972) is a Marathi music composer, singer and author.

Early life

Saleel Kulkarni sang the Marathi Prose 'Jayostute ' on All India Radio, Pune station at the age of three[citation needed]. 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 life. While working as a music director for the last ten years, he has composed songs for Hindi and Marathi albums, serials and films.[citation needed]

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 Bela Shende, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Sandeep Khare, Hrishikesh Ranade, Suvarna Mategaonkar, Shubha Joshi, Madhura Datar, Vibhavari Apte Joshi, Avadhoot Gupte. Saleel played Judge for competitive singing reality show "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" on Zee Marathi 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" [1] Saleel runs a Music School in Pune.[citation needed]

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

Saleel Kulkarni teamed up with Sandip Khare for the show 'Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi' (आयुष्यावर बोलू काही). Kulkarni was also a part of Marathi SaReGaMaPa as judge and mentor.[2] He has performed in musical concerts in UK, US, Singapore, Switzerland, and Shanghai.[3]

Maitra Jeevanche(Musical Program)

He is doing selected shows with veteran music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar 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".[citation needed]

Feature films

  • Ek Unad Divas (Marathi)
  • Jana Gana Mana
  • Jameen (Marathi)
  • Champion (Marathi)
  • Ata Kashyala Udyachi Baat (Marathi)[4]
  • Dhaage Dore (Marathi)
  • Chodo Kal Ki batein (Hindi)
  • Nishani Dava Angatha (Marathi)
  • Vitthal Vitthal (Marathi)
  • Pandhar (Marathi)
  • Chintoo (Marathi) [5]
  • 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 )
  • Ekda Kay Jhala (Marathi)

Discography

Album title Language Year Singers
Anand Pahat Marathi 1999 Saleel Kulkarni
Tarihi Vasant Fulato Marathi 1999 Saleel Kulkarni, Ravindra Sathe, Shrikant Pargaonkar
25 Chhan Chhan Baal Geete Marathi 1999 Saleel Kulkarni and others
Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi[6] Marathi 2003 Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni
Namanjoor Marathi 2005 Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni
Dibadi Dipang[7] Marathi 2007 Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni
Sang Sakhya Re Marathi 2006 Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni
Sandhiprakashat Marathi 2008 Saleel Kulkarni
Hrudayamadhale Gaane Marathi 2009 Bela Shende
Damalelya Babachi Kahani Marathi 2010 Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni
Kshan Moharate Marathi 2008 Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta Ranade
Barase Badariya Marathi 2008 Sawni Shende
Mazech Geet Mi Gate Marathi 2007 Suvarna Mategaonkar
Mazya Mana Marathi 2000 Bela Shende
Haribhajan Marathi 2007 Sanjeev Abhyankar
Aggobai Dhaggobai[8] Marathi 2007 Sandeep Khare, Saleel Kulkarni, Anjali Kulkarni
Aggobai Dhaggobai 2[9] Marathi 2011 Sandeep Khare, Saleel Kulkarni, Anjali Kulkarni, Shubhankar Kulkarni
Kshana Amrutache Marathi 2013 Saleel Kulkarni, Lata Mangeshkar
Ja Dile Man Tula Marathi 2014 Saleel Kulkarni, Sandeep Khare
Diva Lagu De Re Deva[10] Marathi 2015 Aarya Ambekar
Guru, Sakha, Bandhu, Maaybaap Marathi 2016 Saleel Kulkarni

|Yei ga vitthala| [Marathi]| 2017| |Anand Bhate|

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'[11] for leading Marathi daily Loksatta. The articles got finishing touch, got some literature treatment by author and came out as his maiden book 'Lapawlelya Kacha' (लपवलेल्या काचा).[1][12] 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 Zee Marathi.[13]

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.[14]

Singles as Music Composer / Singer

Song Name Album Name Singer Lyricist Music Year Language
Aayushya Ek Yatra Aayushya Ek Yatra Saleel Kulkarni U R Giri Apr-05 Marathi
Taaryas Ya Kadhicha Aayushya Ek Yatra Saleel Kulkarni Suresh Dwadshiwar Apr-05 Marathi
Udu Udu Zalaya Single Aanand Shinde Sameer Sawant Saleel Kulkarni Aug-17 Marathi
Baadara Re.... Meera - A Confluence Single Saleel Kulkarni, Meghana Sardar, Pradnya Kokil Traditional Saleel Kulkarni Oct-17 Hindi
Gaayeja Single Kaushiki Chaktraborty, Mahesh Kale Sameer Sawant Saleel Kulkarni Nov-17 Hindi
Un Lagale Single Devaki Pandit Grace Saleel Kulkarni Jun-18 Marathi
Sur Nave String Single Aashish Kulkarni, Akshay Anamkar, Shreya Kharabe, Deepanshi Nagar Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni Jun-18 Marathi
Sur Nave Unplugged Single Nishant Phatak, Saurabh Salunkhe, Priya Padalikar, Manali Nerikar Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni Jun-18 Marathi
Ghana Vadan Single Rucha Mule Jambhekar Baa Bha Borkar Saleel Kulkarni Jun-18 Marathi
Aaj Sare Mam Ekakipan Single Shounak Abhisheki, Rahul Deshpande Shanta Shelke Saleel Kulkarni Jun-18 Marathi
Bhimarupee Maharudra Single Kids Chorus Shri Ramdas Swami Saleel Kulkarni Aug-18 Marathi
Ruk Ja Zaalim Single Shubhangi Joshi Sandeep Khare Saleel Kulkarni Aug-18 Marathi
Tu Gelyavar Phike Chandane Single Saleel Kulkarni Baa Bha Borkar Sourabh Bhalerav Nov-18 Marathi

Personal life

Kulkarni was married to National Award-winning singer Anjali Marathe, daughter of singer Anuradha Marathe. 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

  1. ^ a b "Lapavlelya Kacha – Lapavlelya Kacha – Dr. Saleel Kulkarni". www.friendslibrary.in. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  2. ^ Ayushyawar
  3. ^ "Maharashtra Din 2015 celebrated in New Jersey". Times Of India. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  4. ^ "बॉलिवुडवर बोलू काही-सिनेमॅजिक -सिने-नाट्य-Maharashtra Times". Maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Welcome to Chintoo – Marathi feature film". Chintoothemovie.com. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  6. ^ आयुष्यावर बोलू काही Archived 24 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ डिबाडी डिपांग Archived 9 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ अग्गोबाई ढग्गोबाई Archived 9 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ अग्गोबाई ढग्गोबाई 2 Archived 24 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Diva Lagu De Re Deva CD on times music
  11. ^ लोकसत्ता लेखमाला
  12. ^ "Lapavlelya Kacha (Marathi) by Dr. Saleel Kulkarni". Booksterminal.com. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  13. ^ Zee Marathi. "Madhli Sutti". Zee Marathi: Zee Talkies / Programme Guide. Zee News Limited.
  14. ^ Correspondent, Our. "After Wedding Cha Shinema, Dr Saleel Kulkarni brings Ekda Kaay Jhale..." Cinestaan. Retrieved 14 November 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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