[1] He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.

[citation needed] He is known for Marathi films such as Valu (The Wild Bull), Vihir (The Well), Deool (The Temple) and Highway.

He is known for short films such as Girni (Grinding Machine), Three of Us, Vilay, Gaarud and Darshan.

[citation needed] He graduated in commerce from BMCC, Pune besides acquiring a law degree.

Kulkarni also directed short films such as Girni, Three of Us, Vilay and Gaarud.