Jairam Kulkarni

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.

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.