Sonali Kulkarni: ‘My mother sold chutneys and made tiffins to run the house’

Actor Sonali Kulkarni shared intimate details about her humble beginnings in an interview, revealing how her mother sold chutneys and tiffins to make ends meet. Sonali explained, "My mother sold chutneys and made tiffins to run the house." The actress also mentioned that they operated a daycare center at home, and she served as the chief assistant to her mother.

A pivotal moment in Sonali's financial awareness came when she received an unexpected income tax notice and had to pay a penalty. Reflecting on that day, she said, "I cried so much that day while writing that cheque. I had never imagined I would earn so much money. I felt so bad, but that day I realized that if I can earn, I should also know how to invest and understand taxation."

Since then, Sonali has made a point of investing wisely and maintaining separate finances from her husband, Nachiket. The actress has previously spoken about her grounded upbringing, stating that her family's lack of awareness about the film industry has helped keep her focused on her work. Sonali emphasized the importance of financial literacy for young people, encouraging them to save money, work with experienced directors, and manage their own businesses.

She proudly reflected on her journey, acknowledging that she started from scratch and has come a long way. Currently, Sonali Kulkarni can be seen in the Telugu film Paradise, starring alongside Nani.