It is rare to see such actors in the industry that Sonali Kulkarni recently expressed admiration and envy. But it was all in good humor.
During an interview some time ago, Dr The heart desires The actress revealed how she felt very jealous of Tabu when Tabu won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the 1996 film. the match In 1997.
In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Sonali Kulkarni, who is currently gearing up for the release of her Telugu film. paradise With the grandmother, once again saying with great clarity, “My feelings are entirely out of jealousy.”
Sonali Kulkarni explained, “But my feelings came purely from jealousy. I really wanted a National Award because that’s where you start your success. I have the highest respect for a National Award. And then, when I started my career, I really wanted one.”
The actress won a Special Mention / Special Jury Award at the 49th National Film Awards in 2002 for her role in the Marathi short film. Chaitra. However, she reiterates that it is nowhere near where her aspirations lie.
She adds, “I have a long way to go. I definitely want to make our country proud of me. But yes, it was the scene. And so I went and watched Tabu’s performance.”
Sonali Kulkarni is meeting Tabu after watching his films
Also, the actress shared a rare anecdote when she went and met Tabu after watching his films.
Sonali Kulkarni played an important role in the 2000 film Mission Kashmir She played Neelima Khan, the wife of Sanjay Dutt’s character (Inayat Khan) and the foster mother/stepmother of Hrithik Roshan’s character (Altaf Khan).
He recalled a meeting with Tabu during that time, when Tabu was probably filming Chandni Bar
Sonali Kulkarni shared, “What I never mentioned is that after watching her films, one day I came to meet her, and I was looking forward to meeting her. Mission Kashmir, And I think she was shooting Chudni Bar. I remember this step at Film City in Mumbai, and my hairdresser said to me, ‘Now her shooting will be over, and her make-up room is ready. So can be found here.’ And I was waiting. I remember her wearing a beautiful Lucknow kurta. She looked like a swan. And I wanted to quickly encash that fan moment. So I went and told her my name is this and I really like you. And he’s really unique because he took a break. He received compliments. She waited for me to finish and she said, ‘Thank you very much.’ I felt very good. He just asked a few questions and, you know, it put me at ease as an actor, as a person – those stars are human too. “
Recalling another moment with Aishwarya Rai, Sonali Kulkarni says, “I remember one time I told Aishwarya that she looked beautiful and the dress was so… It was Diwali. And she said, ‘You like it? Oh, I’m so happy because I designed it.’ And you know, it’s very human. yes I am very blessed because I got to experience so many happy moments. “
upcoming work
As for her upcoming venture, Sonali Kulkarni, who has a prolific filmography across all mediums and languages, is all set for yet another bone-chilling performance. paradiseIt is scheduled to release in theaters on September 24.