Atul Kulkarni is certainly one of the most respected actors in Bollywood. With an established career in Hindi as well as Marathi cinema, he is well recognised for his exceptional talents, portrayed in many lives over the years. To know all about his journey from being an engineering student to a successful actor, head to the thrilling Tere Gully Mein episode, where he joined us in Girgaon, Mumbai. He shared many thrilling experiences with us, from his early years at the National School of Drama to his unwavering love for solo travel.
Atul Kulkarni Went Through A Physical Transformation For Natarang
Atul Kulkarni told us a lot about his disciplined lifestyle. From an early dinner to a 10 pm bedtime, he is quite particular about his routine. He has been following this regimen for around 15 years now. Talking about his entry into Bollywood, he shared how he was 30 years old when he entered the industry and 35 when he got his first film. Regardless, he feels that it was the right time for him to be a part of the movies that were being made in those days.
Next, we discussed his career in Marathi movies. His performance in the movie Natarang is exceptional in every aspect. We were curious to know about the challenges he faced while portraying such an intense character. This movie is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking ones in Marathi cinema. He shared that putting on weight to play a wrestler in the movie was something he struggled with. He shared that he had to put on 16-17 kg to fit the role. For another phase of his character in the movie, he lost 17-18 kg in a span of 40-45 days. This is what dedication looks like, and we’re beyond impressed.
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He Loves To Go On Solo Trips
Atul Kulkarni mentioned that every year, by himself, he travels to Europe because he loves it so much. The Netherlands, Austria, and Salzburg are some of the best European travel destinations he loves to visit. In the near future, Atul also hopes to travel to Scotland. He prefers to take it easy while travelling and does not prioritise visiting lots of cities at once.
Check out the video to learn more about his travels!
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