Manoj Joshi (actor)

Manoj Joshi
Born (1965-09-03) 3 September 1965 (age 58)[1]
NationalityIndian
EducationB.A.
Occupations
Years active1991–present
SpouseCharu Joshi
Children2
RelativesRajesh Joshi (brother)
HonoursPadma Shri (2018)

Manoj N. Joshi (born 3 September 1965) is an Indian actor known for working in film, stage and television.[2] He has also acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedy. He is the recipient of several awards including a National Film Award. Joshi is popularly known for playing Kachra Seth in Phir Hera Pheri (2006).

After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre.

He acted in TV series including Chanakya,[3] Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka,[3] Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Mura Raska Mai La (Marathi). He debuted in Sarfarosh (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film Hungama followed by Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag,[4] Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Billu.[5] He played the role of Chanakya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.

In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri.[6] He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society.[7]

  1. ^ "Happy Birthday Manoj Joshi: Latest Movies, TV Shows and Web Series of the Multi-talented Actor". 3 September 2022.
  2. ^ Jambhekar, Shruti (24 June 2011). "I want to direct a Gujarati film: Manoj Joshi". The Times of India.
  3. ^ a b "Winning over with words". The Hindu. 8 January 2003. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Bhagam Bhag". The Indian Express. 22 December 2006. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  5. ^ "The King of Comedy delivers again". The Hindu. 9 October 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
  6. ^ "Padma awards 2018 announced, MS Dhoni, Sharda Sinha among 85 recipients: Here's complete list". India TV. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  7. ^ Bombay Art Society official website |title=Managing Committee of the Bombay Art Society

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