Mohan Joshi is an Indian

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and

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actor. He has worked in

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, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.

Career

Joshi started his career as a theatre artist in Pune. He was noticed in 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'' directed by Smita Talwalkar was quite successful. Joshi played the lead role of a doctor husband of actress Neena Kulkarni and who is engaged in an extra-marital affair with his junior doctor played by Varsha Usgaonkar. For his work in '' Tu Tithe Mee'' (1998), Joshi's work was appreciated. Produced by Smita Talwalkar and directed by Sanjay Surkar, 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 Suhas Joshi's works by quoting "Beautiful performance by Mohan Joshi and Suhas Joshi are the highlights of the film." He won his only

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till now for the 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 Gadge Maharaj, 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 '' Mrityudand'' (1997), Joshi received the Screen Award for Best Villain. His villainous role of Sadhu Yadav in the 2003 Hindi film '' Gangaajal'' 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 Imagine TV. 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 Tisri Goshta * Kahe Diya Pardes * Jeev Zala Yedapisa * Aggabai Sasubai * Aggabai Sunbai * Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath * Agnihotra * Sant Gajanan Shegaviche * Krupasindhu * Oon Paaus

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 *Sumi Ani Amhi

Web series

Awards

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* 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 JoshiMohan Joshi's Latest Marathi Natak
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