Mohan Joshi is an Indian film,

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and

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actor. He has worked in

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and Bhojpuri films.

Early life

Joshi was born in

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. He made his acting debut in

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, Maharashtra. For better career prospects, he later moved to

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Career

Joshi started his career as a theatre artist in Pune. He was noticed through the play ''Kuryat Sada Tingalam''. Along with

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and Suhasini Deshpande, the show was performed more than 1000 times. Joshi later on got various roles in Hindi and Marathi films. His 1993 comedy film ''

Savat Mazi Ladki ''Savat Mazi Ladki'' (transl. My Dear Co-Wife) is a 1993 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film directed and produced by Smita Talwalkar. The film stars Mohan Joshi, Neena Kulkarni, Varsha Usgaonkar, Prashant Damle, and Ramesh Bhatkar in ...

'' directed by

Smita Talwalkar Smita Talwalkar (5 September 1954 – 6 August 2014) was a Marathi film actress, producer and director. She won two National Film Awards as producer of the films ''Kalat Nakalat'' (1989) and ''Tu Tithe Mee'' (1998). Career Born as Smita Govilk ...

was quite successful. Joshi played the lead role of a doctor husband of actress

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and who is engaged in an extra-marital affair with his junior doctor played by

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. For his work in '' Tu Tithe Mee'' (1998), Joshi's work was appreciated. Produced by

and directed by

Sanjay Surkar Sanjay Surkar (19 August 1959 27 September 2012) was a Marathi film director. He won three National Film Awards for the films ''Rao Saheb'' (1996), ''Tu Tithe Mee'' (1998) and ''Gharabaher'' (1999) in Best Feature Film in Marathi category. Alo ...

, the film was adjudged as the Best Feature Film in Marathi at the 46th National Film Awards. In their official citation, the jury noted Joshi's and his co-star

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's works by quoting "Beautiful performance by Mohan Joshi and Suhas Joshi are the highlights of the film." He won his only National Film Awards till now for 1999 Marathi film '' Gharabaher'' as a Special Mention (Feature Film) "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician". at 47th National Film Awards. In 2009, he played the lead role of

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, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film ''Debu''. Joshi also played various character and side roles in Hindi films and is known for his portrayal of negative roles. For the role of Tirpat Singh in the Hindi film ''

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'' (1997), Joshi received the Screen Award for Best Villain. His villainous role of Sadhu Yadav in the 2003 Hindi film ''

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'' directed by

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was appreciated. This socio-political film was based on the Bhagalpur blindings that happened in 1980. He has also worked in Bhojpuri films. Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show ''Jamuniya'' in 2010 that aired on

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. Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then reelected in 2013 to at present. .

Personal life

He is married to Jyoti Joshi who he met in Pune.

Filmography

Films

Television

Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta ''Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta'' () was the Indian Marathi language TV serial aired on Zee Marathi from 16 January 2012 to 25 August 2012. The show starred Mukta Barve and Swapnil Joshi in lead roles. Its franchise '' Eka Lagnachi Teesri Goshta ...

* Eka Lagnachi Teesri Goshta * Kahe Diya Pardes *

Jeev Zala Yeda Pisa ''Jeev Zala Yeda Pisa'' () is an Indian Marathi-language television series. It is premiered from 1 April 2019 and stopped on 3 April 2021 on Colors Marathi and produced by Vinod Lavekar and Nikhil Sheth. It is written by Chinmay Mandlekar. Pl ...

Aggabai Sasubai ''Aggabai Sasubai'' was a 2019 Indian Marathi language, Marathi Romance film, romance-Drama (film and television), drama television series directed by Ajay Mayekar and produced by Sunil Bhosale. The series is about Asavari Kulkarni (played by Ni ...

/ Aggabai Sunbai - Dattatray Bandopant Kulkarni (Aajoba) * Mazhi Tuzhi Reshimgath * Agnihotra * Oon Paaus * Sant Gajanan Shegaviche * Krupasindhu

Theatre

*Aasu Ani Hasu *Gadhvacha Lagna *Godi Gulabi *Goshta Janmantarichi *Kalam 302 *Karti Kaljat Ghusali *Kuryat Sada Mangalam *Mi Revati Deshpande *Nath Ha Majha *Nati Goti *Purush *Sangeet Mrichakatik *Sukhant *Tarun Turk Mhatare Ark *Double Cross *Aaranyak *Shree Tashi Sau *Natsamrat

Web series

Awards

; National Film Awards * 47th National Film Awards (1999) - Special Mention (Feature Film) - '' Gharabaher'' - "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician". On 16 October 2021 Zee Marathi awarded them their highest award " Jeevan Gaurav "award for their successful completion of almost 50 years in both bollywood and marathi industry.

References

External links

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Image Bucket of Mohan Joshi
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