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Manoj Joshi (actor)
Indian actor (born 1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manoj N. Joshi (born 14 December 1965) is an Indian actor known for working in film, stage and television.[2] He has acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comic roles. Joshi is the recipient of several awards including a National Film Award. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri.[3] He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society.[4]
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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,[5] Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka,[5] 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,[6] Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Billu.[7] He played the role of Chanakya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. Joshi is popularly known for playing Kachra Seth in Phir Hera Pheri (2006).
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Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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Television serials
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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.[15] Joshi hails from Adpodara village near Himatnagar in north Gujarat.
Joshi suffered a stroke while filming Devdas with Sanjay Leela Bhansali due to which he lost his vision and was bedridden for a year and a half.[16]
Awards
- Padma Shree Award on 69th Republic Day, 2018
- 64th National Film Awards
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Dashakriya. [citation needed]
- Indian Telly Award For Best Anchor in serial Swaraj[17]
- In 2024, he served as member of the feature film jury of the Panorama section at the 55th International Film Festival of India.[18]
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