Sonali Kulkarni DEFENDS playing Salman Khan’s mother in ‘Bharat’ despite being 9 years younger: ‘They paid me really well’
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Sonali Kulkarni addresses the age gap controversy surrounding her role as Salman Khan's mother in the 2019 film 'Bharat'. The accomplished actress, known for her versatile work across multiple film industries, explains her decision to accept the part in Ali Abbas Zafar's period drama. Despite being only nine years older than her on-screen son, Kulkarni emphasizes the professional and financial aspects of her choice, highlighting her commitment to diverse and commercially significant projects throughout her career.
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Sonali Kulkarni DEFENDS playing Salman Khan’s mother in ‘Bharat’ despite being 9 years younger: ‘They paid me really well’
Sonali Kulkarni has built a diverse filmography spanning multiple languages and genres, moving comfortably between independent cinema and mainstream entertainers. One of her notable commercial projects was Ali Abbas Zafar’s 2019 period drama 'Bharat', in which she played Janki Devi, the mother of Salman Khan’s titular character.
