Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Sonali Kulkarni Urges Balance in Film Criticism
Sonali Kulkarni spoke about how people discuss movies today.
She said some people praise films in very extreme ways.
Others make harsh, personal criticisms that can hurt the artists.
She encouraged movie fans to think carefully and respond in a balanced way.
She said constructive feedback should be heard.
Kulkarni spoke at the Mumba International Film Festival.
The festival began on Tuesday.
At its opening ceremony, she received the first Late Vikram Gokhale Memorial Award.
The award recognized her artistic journey.
Sonali Kulkarni said public reactions to films often swing between excessive praise and harsh criticism.
She said personal attacks can deeply wound artists.
Kulkarni called on audiences to adopt balanced, nuanced perspectives and offer constructive feedback.
She made the remarks at the seventh Mumba International Film Festival, which began on Tuesday.
At the opening ceremony, Kulkarni received the first Late Vikram Gokhale Memorial Award for her artistic journey.
- Who
- Actor Sonali Kulkarni spoke at the festival and received an award.
- What
- She urged audiences to take a balanced approach to praise and criticism of films.
- When
- The festival commenced on Tuesday; no date is specified.
- Where
- At the Mumba International Film Festival in the city; the city is not named in the article.
- Why
- Kulkarni said balanced discussion can help ensure constructive feedback is heard and avoid deeply wounding artists.
- Festival
- 7th Mumba International Film Festival
- Festival organiser
- Mumba Film Foundation
- Festival opening
- The festival commenced on Tuesday
- Award recipient
- Sonali Kulkarni
- Award
- First-ever Late Vikram Gokhale Memorial Award
- Award recognition
- Kulkarni's distinguished artistic journey