Saleel Kulkarni (Marathi pronunciation: [saliːl kulkəɾɳiː]; 6 October 1972) is a Marathi music composer, singer, author and director.
Early life Saleel Kulkarni sang the Marathi Prose 'Jayostute' on All India Radio, 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. Kulkarni graduated in medicine and practiced for a while before turning to music. While working as a music director for several years, he has composed songs for Hindi and Marathi albums, television 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 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 the 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 a leading Marathi daily. He is the 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 Sandip Khare for the show 'Ayushyawar Bolu Kahi' (आयुष्यावर बोलू काही). Kulkarni was also a part of Marathi SaReGaMaPa as a judge and mentor.Ayushyawar He has performed in musical concerts in the UK, US, Singapore, Switzerland, and Shanghai.
Maitra Jeevanche(Musical Program) He is doing selected shows with veteran music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar for the 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 (Marathi) Jana Gana Mana Jameen (Marathi) Champion (Marathi) Ata Kashyala Udyachi Baat (Marathi) Dhaage Dore (Marathi) Chodo Kal Ki batein (Hindi) 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 ) Ekda Kay Jhala (Marathi)
Discography
Album title Language Year SingersAnand Pahat Marathi 1999 Saleel KulkarniTarihi Vasant Fulato Marathi 1999 Saleel Kulkarni, Ravindra Sathe, Shrikant Pargaonkar25 Chhan Chhan Baal Geete Marathi 1999 Saleel Kulkarni and othersAyushyawar Bolu Kahiआयुष्यावर बोलू काही Marathi 2003 Sandeep Khare Saleel KulkarniNamanjoor Marathi 2005 Sandeep Khare Saleel KulkarniDibadi Dipangडिबाडी डिपांग Marathi 2007 Sandeep Khare Saleel KulkarniSang Sakhya Re Marathi 2006 Sandeep Khare Saleel KulkarniSandhiprakashat Marathi 2008 Saleel KulkarniHrudayamadhale Gaane Marathi 2009 Bela Shende Damalelya Babachi Kahani Marathi 2010 Sandeep Khare Saleel KulkarniKshan Moharate Marathi 2008 Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta RanadeBarase Badariya Marathi 2008 Sawni ShendeMazech Geet Mi Gate Marathi 2007 Suvarna MategaonkarMazya Mana Marathi 2000 Bela ShendeHaribhajan Marathi 2007 Sanjeev AbhyankarAggobai Dhaggobaiअग्गोबाई ढग्गोबाई Marathi 2007 Sandeep Khare, Saleel Kulkarni, Anjali KulkarniAggobai Dhaggobai 2अग्गोबाई ढग्गोबाई 2 Marathi 2011 Sandeep Khare, Saleel Kulkarni, Anjali Kulkarni, Shubhankar KulkarniKshana Amrutache Marathi 2013 Saleel Kulkarni, Lata MangeshkarJa Dile Man Tula Marathi 2014 Saleel Kulkarni, Sandeep KhareDiva Lagu De Re DevaDiva Lagu De Re Deva CD on times music Marathi 2015 Aarya AmbekarGuru, 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'लोकसत्ता लेखमाला for leading Marathi daily Loksatta. The articles got a finishing touch, got some literary treatment by the author, and came out as his maiden book 'Lapawlelya Kacha' (लपवलेल्या काचा). Owing to insistent demands from Marathi readers all over the world, the publication house 'Continental' produced 3rd & 4th editions of the book. Released his second book ‘ Shahanya manasanchi factory ‘ in 2017, which was well received by the readers.
As TV show compere Saleel conceived and thematically designed the concept for the weekly show 'Madhali Sutti' (मधली सुट्टी) being telecast on Zee Marathi.
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. He has also directed the movie "Ekda Kaay Jhale" (2022), which won the National award for Best Feature Film.
Singles as Music Composer / Singer Song nameAlbum nameSingerLyricistMusicYearLanguageAayushya Ek YatraAayushya Ek YatraSaleel KulkarniU R GiriApr-05MarathiTaaryas Ya Kadhicha Aayushya Ek YatraSaleel KulkarniSuresh DwadshiwarApr-05MarathiUdu Udu ZalayaSingleAanand ShindeSameer SawantSaleel KulkarniAug-17MarathiBaadara Re.... Meera - A ConfluenceSingleSaleel Kulkarni, Meghana Sardar, Pradnya KokilTraditionalSaleel KulkarniOct-17HindiGaayejaSingleKaushiki Chaktraborty, Mahesh KaleSameer SawantSaleel KulkarniNov-17HindiUn LagaleSingleDevaki PanditGraceSaleel KulkarniJun-18MarathiSur Nave StringSingleAashish Kulkarni, Akshay Anamkar, Shreya Kharabe, Deepanshi NagarSandeep KhareSaleel KulkarniJun-18MarathiSur Nave UnpluggedSingleNishant Phatak, Saurabh Salunkhe, Priya Padalikar, Manali NerikarSandeep KhareSaleel KulkarniJun-18MarathiGhana VadanSingleRucha Mule JambhekarBaa Bha BorkarSaleel KulkarniJun-18MarathiAaj Sare Mam EkakipanSingleShounak Abhisheki, Rahul DeshpandeShanta ShelkeSaleel KulkarniJun-18MarathiBhimarupee MaharudraSingleKids ChorusShri Ramdas SwamiSaleel KulkarniAug-18MarathiRuk Ja ZaalimSingleShubhangi JoshiSandeep KhareSaleel KulkarniAug-18MarathiTu Gelyavar Phike ChandaneSingleSaleel KulkarniBaa Bha BorkarSourabh BhaleravNov-18Marathi
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.
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