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

Saleel Kulkarni सलील कुलकर्णी
Background information
Born	6 October 1972 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Genres	Soundtracks, albums, movie, light music
Occupation(s)	Singer, music director, poet, writer
Years active	1996–present

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.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 )

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

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

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