Manoj_Joshi_(actor)

Manoj Joshi (actor)

Manoj Joshi (actor)

Indian actor

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).

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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 Billo Barber.[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]

Filmography

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Personal life

His father was Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother Rajesh Joshi was an actor too. Rajesh died in 1998.[13] Joshi hails from Adpodara village near Himatnagar in north Gujarat.

Awards

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References

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    "Happy Birthday Manoj Joshi: Latest Movies, TV Shows and Web Series of the Multi-talented Actor". 3 September 2022.
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    Jambhekar, Shruti (24 June 2011). "I want to direct a Gujarati film: Manoj Joshi". The Times of India.
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    "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)
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    "Bhagam Bhag". The Indian Express. 22 December 2006. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
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    "The King of Comedy delivers again". The Hindu. 9 October 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
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    "Padma awards 2018 announced, MS Dhoni, Sharda Sinha among 85 recipients: Here's complete list". India TV. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
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    Bombay Art Society official website |title=Managing Committee of the Bombay Art Society
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    "In Kashi, to play Kashi, Sharman says loving it to bits". Hindustan Times. 29 September 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
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    Taran Adarsh [@taran_adarsh] (13 February 2019). "Well-known theatre and film actor Manoj Joshi to portray #AmitShah in #PMNarendraModi... Vivek Anand Oberoi essays the title role... Omung Kumar B directs the biopic... Produced by Suresh Oberoi and Sandip Ssingh... Here's the first look: https://t.co/9M3n78q4XG" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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    Team, BoxOfficeBusiness (10 January 2023). "Jaggu Ani Juliet Marathi Movie Trailer, Release Date, Cast". Retrieved 18 May 2023. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
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    "Janma Runn Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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    "DD National launches 'Swaraj - Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha', a glorious history of India's freedom struggle". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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    "Rangeela's Pakya dies in an accident". The Indian Express. 13 January 1998. Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
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    "Indian Telly Awards 2023". www.indiantellyawards.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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