Sonali Kulkarni opens up about playing Salman Khan's mother in the film 'Bharat'

In the 2019 film 'Bharat', directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Sonali Kulkarni portrayed the character of Salman Khan's mother. At the time, this casting choice sparked significant discussion because Sonali is nine years younger than Salman Khan in real life. Recently, during a conversation, Sonali spoke openly about this experience.

According to a report by Amar Ujala, Sonali revealed that a major reason for accepting the role was financial. She clarified that she was offered a very good fee for the part. As an artist, when you are offered a good film along with respectable remuneration, you do not want to turn down the opportunity.

Sonali also mentioned that her character in the film was quite significant. Although she was younger than Salman Khan, she adapted herself to the role according to the demands of the film's story and script. She stated that for an actor, portraying diverse characters is both challenging and exciting.

Sharing her experience on the sets of 'Bharat', she noted that working with Ali Abbas Zafar was a positive experience. She emphasized that age gaps do not matter in acting; what is crucial is how convincingly you present the character on screen.

Sonali Kulkarni admitted that she initially had some hesitation regarding the role, but she later embraced it as a professional challenge. She added that the audience appreciated her performance, which she considers her greatest achievement.

In conclusion, Sonali stated that she continues to look for challenging and interesting roles in the future. She thanked her fans for supporting her decisions throughout her career.