Atul Kale
Atul Kale is an Indian 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. He also acted in Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy movie as Gidwani/Gaikwad Film Director.
Early life
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 Johnny 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.
Acting
Atul Kale worked in commercial plays including All the Best with Mahesh Manjrekar and 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, Vedh, Sherlock Bond, Sincenati Babla Boo and CID
With Mahesh Manjrekar, Kale had lead roles in the films Vaastav, Ehsaas, Hathyar, Pitaah, Virrudh, Tera Mera Saath Rahen, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Life Ho toh Aisi and Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye. He also acted inSam Bahadur in special appearance. He also acted in unconventional films like Nidan and Struggler. While acting, Atul also got an opportunity to assist Mahesh on films like Life Ho Toh Aisi, Struggler, Viruddh, Dear Zindagi and Rakt.
Kale portrayed the character of Yashwantrao Chavan in Maharashtra Shahir.