It is hard not to think of her as Annu ki Mummy from the OTT series Gullak, or the fierce lawyer from Court (2008). However, Filmfare Award-winner Geetanjali Kulkarni’s roots run deep in theatre, and the village of Sonale. It was here that Kulkarni, and husband actor Atul Kulkarni teamed up with Nilesh Nimkar’s Quality Education Support Trust (QUEST) to host theatre performances under Goshtarang taking them to schools across Maharashtra. Now, her initiative, Tarapa will make its big debut at the Prithvi Theatre stage with the twin performances in Marathi of Jikni and Jobless Job.

Children rehearse a scene from Jikni at the space in Sonale. Pics Courtesy/Geetanjali Kulkarni