Mohan Joshi

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Mohan Joshi
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Born (1952-07-12) 12 July 1952 (age 71)
Alma mater Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
OccupationActor
Spouse
Jyoti Joshi
(m. 1969)
[1]

Mohan Joshi (born 14 June 1952) is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.

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Career

Joshi started his career as a theatre artist in Pune. He was noticed in the play Kuryat Sada Tingalam. Along with Anand Abhyankar and Suhasini Deshpande, the show was performed more than 1000 times. [2]

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. [3] 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." [4] 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. [5] In 2009, he played the lead role of Gadge Maharaj, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film Debu. [6]

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. [7] His villainous role of Sadhu Yadav in the 2003 Hindi film Gangaajal directed by Prakash Jha was appreciated. This socio-political film was based on the Bhagalpur blindings that happened in 1980. [8] He has also worked in Bhojpuri films. [9]

Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show Jamuniya in 2010 that aired on Imagine TV. [10]

Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then reelected in 2013 to at present. [11]

Personal life

He is married to Jyoti Joshi who he met in Pune. [1]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguageRefs
1983 Ek Daav Bhutacha Marathi
1987Khatyal Sasu Nathal SunMajor Prakash Pandre
1988Nashibvan
Ek Gadi Baaki AnadiDinanath Pradhan
1991BalidaanSadanand "Master" Kulkarni
1992Hach Sunbaicha Bhau
Jeevlaga
Jaagruti Om Prakash SharmaHindi
1993Sarech SajjanMarathi
Savat Mazi Ladki Dr. Madhukar Hirve (Madhu)
Aapli Manse
Bhookamp Daya PatilHindi
1994 Elaan Baba Khan
Anth ACP Kulkarni
Gopi Kishan Sawant
Zaalim Jaikaal
1995 Andolan Dalvi
Gaddaar Mr.Gujral
Hulchul
Hum Dono Shreechand
Gundaraj Rajbahadur Alias Baba Saheb
The Gambler Karianna
Haqeeqat Jagpati Bhavani Singh
1996 Himmat Tabu's Father Brij Mohan
Ek Tha Raja Baba
Papi Gudia Ragahvan, Tantrik Channi guru
Shastra Rana
Mafia DCP Bapat
Bhishma Rana Saheb
Krishna Bhujang Rao
RangbaazCommissioner Mathur
1997Salma Pe Dil Aa GayaSardar Angara Khan
Yeshwant Salim Shaikh
Mrityudand Tirpat Singh
Loha Lukka
Bhai Ganesh
Ishq Madam Jindal Kajol's Uncle
1998Do NumbriSharma
Phool Bane Patthar Minister Garibdas Singh
Purani Kabar
Vinashak – Destroyer A.C.P. Amar
2001: Do Hazaar Ek Police Commissioner Malik
Aakrosh Colonel Chavan
Tu Tithe Mee Marathi
Salaakhen Advocate Ashok PradhanHindi
Humse Badhkar Kaun Jabbar
Major Saab Parshuram Bihari
Barood Commissioner Gaur
Gunda Pote
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
1999LadhaiAppasahebMarathi
Hai Kaun WohTantrikHindi
Sikandar Sadak KaChawla, Criminal Lawyer
Daag: The Fire Purshotam Jalan
Kahani Kismat Ki
Lal Baadshah Lawyer
Aarzoo Rajpal
Rajaji Pratap Singh
Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet Thakur Gajendra Singh
Haseena Maan Jaayegi Prem Nath
Munnibai
Vaastav Babbanrao Kadam (Home Minister)
Gharabaher AnnasahebMarathi
2000Chehron Ke PeecheHindi
Apradhi KouPrincipal Dhawan
Rahasya
Daku Ramkali
Krodh Advocate Verma
Baaghi Assistant Commissioner of Police
Daaku Dilruba
Bichhoo Kiran's father
Kunwara
Daku Ganga Jamuna
Daku Kali Bhawani
Beti No. 1 Raghuveer Yadav
2001 Rupa Rani Ramkali
2002 Maseeha DCP Shrivastav
2003 Not Only Mrs. Raut Advocate Dada Vishnu DandavateMarathi
Khanjar : The KnifeKumarHindi
Shiva Ka Insaaf
Gangaajal Sadhu Yadav
TadaShankar
Zameen Brigadier Malik
Baghban Khuber Desai, Hotel Owner
2004 Police Force: An Inside Story ACP Pratap Bhosale
Garv: Pride and Honour Advocate Kulkarni
2005 Mr. Prime Minister Raja Sahab
2006Yanda Kartavya AaheManager PhatakMarathi
2007Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada
Mukkam Post London
Janam Janam Ke Saath Bhojpuri
2008Doghat Tisra Aata Sagla VisraMarathi
2009Mata Ekvira Navsala PavliSarpanch
Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila
Be Dune Sade CharAnant Kitturkar
AgnidivyaAnandrao Desai
Lagli PaijRamakant Kelkar
2010Debu Gadge Maharaj
2012 Saheb Bhujangrao PatilMarathi
Mokla Shwas
Dum Asel Tar
Yedyanchi Jatra
2014Love U Crazy Girl
2015 Deool Band Swami Samarth
Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar
Aawhan
Black Home Hindi
Shasan Marathi
Phera
The Justice and The BastardsHindi
2016 Vrundavan Marathi
2017 Yeh Hai India MinisterHindi
Hameer JashwantGujarati
Tabadala Bhojpuri
2018 Pushpak Vimaan TatyaMarathi
Mulshi Pattern Sakha [12]
Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Bhalji Pendharkar
201966 Sadashiv
2022 Goshta Eka Paithanichi Karandikar
Dharmaveer Sameer's father
Sarsenapati Hambirrao Aurangzeb
2023Aalay Mazya Rashila [13]
Saath Sobat [14]
Chhapa Kata Shanaya's grandfather [15]
2024 Chhatrapati Sambhaji Annaji [16]
Sangharsh Yodha Manoj Jarange Patil [17]

Television

Theatre

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatform
2019 M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars Sharad Gokhale ALTBalaji and ZEE5
2022 RaanBaazaar Sayaji PatilPlanet Marathi

Awards

National Film Awards

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.[ citation needed ]

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