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Jairam Kulkarni (17 October 1932 – 17 March 2020) was an Indian Marathi-language film actor who worked in several Marathi films, television, and theatre. He is better known for Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), Maza Pati Karodpati (1988), Aamchya Sarkhe Aamhich (1990) and Zapatlela (1993).
Early life
Kulkarni was born on October 17, 1932, in Ambejavalge, Barshi taluka, Solapur district. After studying at Sulakhe High School, he moved to Pune and joined S P College. During college, he befriended actors Shrikant Moghe and Sharad Talwalkar. Once done with his education, he joined All India Radio's Pune station, working as an assistant to the renowned author Vyankatesh Madgulkar.
Kulkarni began his stage career with the play Jwalet Ubhi Mee, produced by the Progressive Dramatic Association. As film roles started coming his way, he left his job at AIR to pursue acting full-time.
Personal life
Kulkarni has two children named Rupak and Ruchir who is the husband of Marathi and Hindi film and television actress Mrinal Kulkarni.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Ha Khel Sawalyancha | Tangewala | Film debut |
| 1979 | Duniya Kari Salaam | Sarpanch | |
| 1982 | Mai Baap | Bhima | |
| 1983 | Savitri | Desai Kaka | |
| Sasu Varchad Jawai | Diwanji | ||
| 1984 | Mumbaicha Faujdar | Mama | |
| Navri Mile Navryala | Nanasaheb Inamdar | ||
| Savvasher | Jairam | ||
| Streedhan | Appasaheb | ||
| Jugalbandi | Anna | ||
| Lek Chalali Sasarla | Desai Kaka | ||
| 1985 | Dhum Dhadaka | Nana Jawalkar | |
| Ardhangi | Bhujangrao | ||
| 1986 | Tuzya Wachun Karmena | DS Nathu | |
| Aai Tulja Bhavani | Madhu's Father | ||
| Dhondi Dhondi Pani De | Shridhar Jawalkar | ||
| Maaficha Sakshidar | College Professor | ||
| Mazhe Ghar Mazha Sansar | Balwant Mama | ||
| Khara Varasdar | Malharrao Sarkar | ||
| Dhakti Sun | Ashram's Secretary | ||
| 1987 | De Danadan | DSP K.R. Doiphode | |
| Chal Re Laxya Mumbaila | Commissioner | ||
| Gammat Jammat | Gautam's employer | ||
| Kashyasathi Premasathi | Appaji | ||
| Khatyal Sasu Nathal Soon | Shridhar Pant | ||
| 1988 | Maza Pati Karodpati | Mr. Deshmukh | |
| Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi | Chhaburao | ||
| Rangat Sangat | Geeta's Father | ||
| Majjach Majja | Robert | ||
| Nashibwan | Mr. Shroff | ||
| Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Mr. Saranjame | ||
| 1989 | Balache Baap Brahmachari | Bapusaheb Aasankar | |
| Rajane Wajvila Baja | Bhimrao | ||
| Thartharat | Zunjaarrao Ghorpade | ||
| Atmavishwas | Rajendra's Uncle | ||
| Bhutacha Bhau | Rao Saheb | ||
| Gavran Gangu | Ganga's Father | ||
| Navra Baiko | Ashok's Father | ||
| Dharla Tar Chavtay | Mr. Inamdar | ||
| De Dhadak Be Dhadak | Inspector N.K Dongre | ||
| 1990 | Godi Gulabi | Himself | Special appearance |
| Aamchyasarkhe Aamhich | Diwanji | ||
| Rickshawali | Sujata's Father | ||
| Dhumakool | Mr. Pradhan | ||
| Eka Peksha Ek | Commissioner Ramdas Phutane | ||
| 1991 | Aayatya Gharat Gharoba | Sakharam | |
| Bandal Baaz | Commissioner | ||
| 1992 | Prem Deewane | Letter Giver | Cameo appearance |
| Zunj Tujhi Majhi | Vishnu Chavan | ||
| Aaplee Maanse | Mr. Dongre | ||
| Anuradha | Appasaheb | ||
| Vaat Pahate Punvechi | Mr. Manorkar | ||
| Gruhpravesh | Mama | ||
| Hach Sunbaicha Bhau | Tatya | ||
| 1993 | Zapatlela | Superintendent Jairam Ghatge | |
| 1994 | Bajrangachi Kamal | DSP Pradhan | |
| Maza Saubhagya | Bapu | ||
| Sasar Maher | Shirpati Patil | ||
| Kunku | Nanasaheb | ||
| Hirwa Chuda Suwasinicha | Dinkar | ||
| 1995 | Jamla Ho Jamla | Mr. Tenkshe | |
| 2002 | Aadhar | Vasantrao Deshmukh | |
| 2003 | Mala Jagaychay | Ajay's Father | |
| 2004 | Ranragini | Joshi Kaka | |
| 2020 | Khel Ayushyacha | Aajoba |
Death
Kulkarni died on 17 March 2020 in Pune, Maharashtra due to heart failure. He was survived by his wife Hema Kulkarni, sons Rupak and Ruchir Kulkarni, and daughter-in-law Mrinal Kulkarni. Many celebrities like Ashok Saraf and Sachin Pilgaonkar mourned this great loss.
