Mohan Joshi

Mohan Joshi (born 12 July 1953) is an Indian film, television theatre actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.

Career

Joshi started his career as a theatre artist in Pune.^[3] He was noticed in the play Kuryat Sada Tingalam. Along with Anand Abhyankar and Suhasini Deshpande, the show was performed more than 1000 times.^[4]

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.^[3] 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.^[5] 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.^[3] 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."^[6] He won his only National Film Awards till now for the 1999 Marathi film Gharabaher as a Special Mention (Feature Film) "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician" at the 47th National Film Awards.^[7] In 2009, he played the lead role of Gadge Maharaj, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film Debu.^[8]

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.^[9] 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.^[10] He has also worked in Bhojpuri films.^[11]

Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show Jamuniya in 2010 that aired on Imagine TV.^[12]

Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then re-elected in 2013 to at present.^[13]

Personal life

He is married to Jyoti Joshi in 1975 who he met in Pune.^[2]

Filmography

Films

Television

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

• Rayagadala jeva jag yete

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".^[7]

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]}

References

1. ^ "जोशी, मोहन विष्णू". www.maharashtranayak.in. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
2. ^ Kalewar, Sulakshana (25 September 2005). "Behind the scenes". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
3. ^ "B4U Plus". www.b4uplus.com. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
4. ^ Paranjpe, Shailendra (25 December 2012). "Anand Abhyankar was an ever-smiling man". DNA. Archived 31 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
5. ^ "Happy Birthday, Mohan Joshi: "Mulshi Pattern" to 'Deool Band'; FIVE must-watch movies of the veteran star". The Times of India. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
6. ^ "46th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived 10 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
7. ^ "47th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived 22 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
8. ^ Gumaste, Sukirt D. (7 September 2009). "A common desire". Pune: DNA. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
9. ^ "Mritydand -- The Death Sentence (1997)". Rediff.com. Archived 17 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
10. ^ Joshi, Namrata (8 September 2003). "Gangaajal". Outlook India. Archived 25 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
11. ^ Mathur, Barkha (14 November 2008). "I enjoy working in Bhojpuri films". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
12. ^ "Small is Big? Ask Mohan Joshi!". The Times of India. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
13. ^ "Mohan Joshi quits as president of Marathi theatre". Mid-Day. 7 May 2011. Archived 16 January 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
14. ^ "Suraj - Movie - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
15. ^ "Lohpurush - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
16. ^ "Dhamkee - The Extortion - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
17. ^ "Mulshi Pattern Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mulshi Pattern by Times of India". The Times of India. Archived 30 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
18. ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Alka Kubal: 'आलंय माझ्या राशीला'मध्ये अल्का कुबल-चिन्मय मांडलेकर दिसणार एकत्र, टीझर प्रदर्शित" (in mr). Hindustan Times Marathi. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
19. ^ "'Saath Sobat': Sangram Samel and Mrunal Kulkarni starrer is all set to hit screens on January 13, 2023; poster out!". The Times of India. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
20. ^ "मकरंद अनासपुरेचा नवीन चित्रपट; 'छापा काटा' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला" (in mr). Loksatta. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
21. ^ Information, Film (2024-02-02). "'CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 2 February 2024 – Film Information". Retrieved 2024-03-01.
22. ^ "Sangharsh Yoddha Teaser Out: A Biopic on Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
23. ^ "मराठी चित्रपट 'अभया'चे पहिले पोस्टर प्रदर्शित! 'या' लोकप्रिय कलाकारांची मांदियाळी" (in mr). Loksatta. 2026-03-17. Retrieved 2026-03-17.

External links

• Mohan Joshi at IMDb
• Image Bucket of Mohan Joshi
• Mohan Joshi's Latest Marathi Natak