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Sonali Kulkarni Finds Paradise in Telugu Cinema
19 Aug
Summary
- Sonali Kulkarni feels overwhelmed by the warmth of the Telugu industry.
- She is learning Telugu and enjoying local cuisine like pappu.
- The film 'Dil Chahta Hai' still defines her identity after 25 years.

For actor Sonali Kulkarni, Hyderabad has become a place of newfound belonging, offering more than just a film set.
Nearly two years into her experience with the film 'The Paradise', Kulkarni is actively learning Telugu and has developed a fondness for pappu, a local comfort food, highlighting the industry's warm reception.
She expressed feeling overwhelmed by the affection from the Telugu industry, stating her experience feels like paradise. Kulkarni is preparing for her Telugu debut alongside Nani in Srikanth Odela's film, aiming to match the team's intense energy.
Reflecting on her career, Kulkarni acknowledges the lasting impact of the 1998 film 'Dil Chahta Hai', which she considers instrumental in shaping her identity and continues to resonate across generations.