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This actress is ruling cinema for around 40 years now, one role made her a star, the role was of..., her name is...

This actress is ruling cinema for around 40 years now, one role made her a star, the role was of..., her name is...

India.com26-05-2025
Interesting stories related to the celebrities of the film industry always remain a topic of discussion. Many film actors turn their backs on the world of acting over time. But there are some celebs among them who play a long innings in the field of acting. On this basis, today we are going to tell you about a famous actress who played many popular characters on the small screen, including Draupadi of the Mahabharata and Meerabai. The actress has been active in the film industry for 38 years and still rules the hearts of fans with her amazing acting. Let's know who that actress is. Who is the actress in the photo?
The little girl seen in the cover photo is considered a big name in the world of acting. Not only in TV serials but she has also left her mark with her brilliant acting in Bollywood. Giving you a hint, let us tell you that at one time she was the most popular actress in the TV world and became everyone's favourite with the serial Sonpari (Sonpari TV Show).
Now you must have understood that here we are talking about veteran actress Mrinal Kulkarni. Yes, Mrinal is the actress who has been active in Bollywood and the TV industry for almost 4 decades. During this time, she has worked in many famous shows and films. Let us tell you that apart from Hindi films, Mrinal has also contributed as an actress in Marathi cinema. What does Mrinal do now?
It is known that Mrinal is still active in the entertainment world, and apart from films, she is making a name in the world of web series. In 1990, she married Ruchir Kulkarni and they also have a son named Vrijas Kulkarni. 53-year-old Mrinal was last seen in the web series Paithani in 2024.
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