Sukanya Kulkarni

Sukanya Kulkarni Mone (née Kulkarni; born 23 December 1968) is an Indian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi cinema, television, and theatre, and is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in Marathi entertainment. With a career spanning over three decades, she has been acclaimed for her versatility and powerful portrayals of complex female characters across mediums. She has received numerous accolades, including two Maharashtra State Film Awards, a Karnataka State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards Marathi, a Screen Award Marathi and a Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar.

Her artistic journey began on stage with the play Gauri Jhali Durga. She rose to national prominence for her role as Satyabati in Byomkesh Bakshi (1993–1997), and gained recognition in Marathi cinema with award-winning performances in Varsa Laxmicha (1994), Putravati (1996), Sarkarnama (1998) and the Kannada film Pathitha Pavani (1992). She became a household name through memorable serials like Aabhalmaya, Julun Yeti Reshimgathi, and Ghadge & Suun. Alongside her screen work, she has had a prolific career in Marathi theatre, performing in acclaimed plays like Kusum Manohar Lele, Jhulwa, and Naagmandal. In recent years, she has starred in noted films like Ventilator (2016) and Baipan Bhari Deva (2023), both of which earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She is married to actor-director Sanjay Mone, with whom she has a daughter.