Atul Kale

Atul Kale

Atul Kale is an actor, singer, musician and director. He directed Matichya Chuli, De Dhakka and Shahanpan Dega Deva. He has won MATA Sanman and Zee Gaurav awards for his singing, music direction, acting and directing.

Kale was born in Girgaon, Mumbai. During his college days he was drawn towards experimental theater. He acted in several Marathi and English plays like Katha Mastaramachi, Farsh- Babulchya Premacha, Anamay And Planchet. He won several awards for his portrayal in Planchet with Devendra Pem.

Upon the death of his father he took up his father’s position at Oriental Insurance. An associate at Oriental offered for him to sing professionally, where he shared the stage with Mahendra Kapoor and Johny Lever. During this time Atul was offered an English version of a commercial play called ‘All the Best’ directed by his friend Devendra Pem. He later received a call from Mahesh Manjrekar, which led to an acting career.

Kale worked in commercial plays including All the Best with Mahesh Manjrekar & Devendra Pem, Oh No Not again, Monkey Business, Carry on Heaven and Funny thing called love with Bharat Dabholkar.

He has appeared in international commercials including for Visa card with Richard Gere, HSBC Bank and Ashoka Foods. He has also acted in the Hindi and Marathi TV serials Ghar Jamai, Mrs. Mathur, Main with Shekhar Suman, Vedh, Sherlock Bond, Sincenati Babla Boo and C.I.D.

With Mahesh Manjrekar, Kale had lead roles in the films Vastav, Ehsaas, Hatyar, Virrudh, Tera Mera Saath Rahe, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Life Ho to Aisi and Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na jaye. He also acted in unconventional films like Nidan (story on AIDS), Struggler. While acting, Atul also got an opportunity to assist Mahesh on films like Life Ho Toh Aisi, Struggler, Viruddh, Dear Zindagi and Rakt.

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