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Mohan Joshi

Mohan Joshi is an Indian film, television theatre actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.

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Mohan Joshi
Born (1953-07-12) 12 July 19531
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Alma materBrihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
OccupationActor
Years active1982–present
Spouse
Jyoti Joshi
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(m. 1975)​
2
Children1

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

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Refs
1983 Ek Daav Bhutacha Villain Marathi
1987 Khatyal Sasu Nathal Sun Major Prakash Pandre
1988 Nashibwan Ramchandra Khare
Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi Dinanath Pradhan
1991 Balidaan Sadanand "Master" Kulkarni
Bandalbaaz Pradhan
1992 Hach Sunbaicha Bhau Pundalik
Jiwlaga Resham's father
Jaagruti Om Prakash Sharma Hindi
1993 Sarech Sajjan Vishwasrao Marathi
Savat Mazi Ladki Dr. Madhukar Hirve (Madhu)
Aapli Manse Raghunath's father
Char Divas Sasuche Deshmukh
Bhookamp Daya Patil Hindi
1994 Elaan Baba Khan
Imtihaan KK
Anth ACP Kulkarni
Gopi Kishan Sawant
Zaalim Jaikaal
1995 Andolan Dalvi
Gaddaar Mr.Gujral
Hulchul Shobhraj's friend
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
Rangbaaz Commissioner Mathur
1997 Salma Pe Dil Aa Gaya Sardar Angara Khan
Yeshwant Salim Shaikh
Mrityudand Tirpat Singh
Masoom Barood
Loha Lukka
Bhai Ganesh
Suraj14 Neelkanth
Ishq Madam Jindal Kajol's Uncle
1998 Do Numbri Sharma
Phool Bane Patthar Minister Garibdas Singh
Purani Kabar Mohan
Vinashak – Destroyer A.C.P. Amar Agnihotri
2001: Do Hazaar Ek Police Commissioner Malik
Aakrosh Colonel Chavan
Tu Tithe Mee Nanasaheb Date Marathi
Salaakhen Advocate Ashok Pradhan Hindi
Humse Badhkar Kaun Jabbar
Major Saab Parshuram Bihari
Barood Commissioner Gaur
Gunda Pote
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo Trikaal Singh
1999 Ladhai Appasaheb Marathi
Hai Kaun Woh Tantrik Hindi
Sikandar Sadak Ka Chawla, Criminal Lawyer
Daag: The Fire Purshotam Jalan
Kahani Kismat Ki Manoj
Lal Baadshah Lawyer
Lohpurush15 Bhola Pandey
Aarzoo Rajpal
Rajaji Pratap Singh
Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet Thakur Gajendra Singh
Haseena Maan Jaayegi Prem Nath
Munnibai Daku Mahakal
Vaastav Babbanrao Kadam (Home Minister)
Gharabaher Annasaheb Marathi
Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar Maheshrao
Nirmala Macchindra Kamble Yashwantrao Desai
Ladhai Appasaheb
Bayko Aali Badloon Yamraj
2000 Chehron Ke Peeche Saley Hindi
Apradhi Kou Principal Dhawan
Rahasya Mohan
Daku Ramkali Dhanraj
Krodh Advocate Verma
Baaghi Assistant Commissioner of Police
Daaku Dilruba Thakur Jaagir Singh
Bichhoo Kiran's father
Kunwara Manmohan Singh
Daku Ganga Jamuna Daku Jwala Singh
Daku Kali Bhawani Daku
Beti No. 1 Raghuveer Yadav
Nidaan Dr. Dhawan Marathi
2001 Rupa Rani Ramkali Daku Gujjar Singh Hindi
2002 Maseeha DCP Shrivastav
2003 Not Only Mrs. Raut Advocate Dada Vishnu Dandavate Marathi
Khanjar : The Knife Kumar Hindi
Shiva Ka Insaaf Amit
Gangaajal Sadhu Yadav
Tada Shankar
Zameen Brigadier Malik
Baghban Khuber Desai, Hotel Owner
2004 Police Force: An Inside Story ACP Pratap Bhosale
Garv: Pride and Honour Advocate Kulkarni
AK-47 Minister Trikaal
Suvasinichi Hi Satwa Pariksha Dadasaheb Kulkarni Marathi
2005 Mr. Prime Minister Raja Sahab Hindi
Dhamkee16 Chaturbhuj Pratap Singh
Sarivar Sari Baba Marathi
2006 Yanda Kartavya Aahe Manager Phatak
Sail Prof. Ratnakar
2007 Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada Film Director
Mukkam Post London Omkar Hamparvar
Mumbaicha Shahane Deshmukh
Janam Janam Ke Saath Babu Bhojpuri
2008 Doghat Tisra Aata Sagla Visra Balwant Kadu Patil Marathi
2009 Mata Ekvira Navsala Pavli Sarpanch
Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila Priest
Be Dune Sade Char Anant Kitturkar
Agnidivya Anandrao Desai
Lagli Paij Ramakant Kelkar
Vairi Mangalsutracha Aamdar Kale Patil
Kartavya Krishnakant Godbole
2010 Debu Gadge Maharaj
Haapus Appa
Irada Pakka Adhya 's father
Kon Aahe Re Tikde Shinde
Tata Birla Ani Laila Kolhe
Agnipariksha Aabasaheb
2011 Dhava Dhav Gabbar
Ashi Fasli Nanachi Tang Nana Joshi
Mamachya Rashila Bhacha Jagu Patil
2012 Saheb Bhujangrao Patil
Mokala Shwas Unnamed Cameo appearance
Dum Asel Tar Raosaheb
Yedyanchi Jatra Bhangade Patil
2013 Rangkarmi Dwarakanath Kambli
2014 Love U Crazy Girl Khushi 's Dad
Cappucino Shashikant
2015 Deool Band Swami Samarth
Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar Bhatwadekar
Aawhan Home Minister
Bugadi Maazi Sandli Ga Suryakant
Black Home Khalnayak Hindi
Shasan Minister Marathi
Phera Mohanrao
The Justice and The Bastards Unnamed Hindi
2016 Vrundavan Krish 's father Marathi
Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari Shiva's Father
Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni Kiran's Father
Jaundya Na Balasaheb Annasaheb
2017 Fugay Deshmukh
Yeh Hai India Minister Hindi
Hameer Jashwant Gujarati
Tabadala Suryakant's Father Bhojpuri
2018 Pushpak Vimaan Tatya Marathi
Mulshi Pattern Sakha Patil 17
Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Bhalji Pendharkar
2019 66 Sadashiv Shrikhande
Berij Vajabaki Chiplunkar Sir
Dome Dhaku Patil
2020 Miss U Miss Dinkarrao Mohite
2022 Goshta Eka Paithanichi Karandikar
Dharmaveer Sameer's father
Sarsenapati Hambirrao Aurangzeb
Har Har Mahadev Dhondiba
Goshta Eka Paithanichi Karandikar
Rashtra Prem Kumar
2023 Aalay Mazya Rashila Col Pathak 18
Saath Sobat Dr. Bhagwan Raje 19
Chhapa Kata Shanaya's grandfather 20
Duvidha Aabasaheb Karve Short film
2024 Bebasi Tatysaheb Joglekar Short film
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Annaji 21
Sangharsh Yodha Manoj Jarange Patil Raosaheb Jarange 22
2025 Badass Ravi Kumar Minister Hindi
Smart Sunbai Resort Manager Marathi
2026 Deool Band 2 Swami Samarth
Viral Girls Nange Patil
TBA Abhaya † TBA 23

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Do Aur Do Paanch Radha's husband
2006 Oon Paaus Gowardhan
2008-2010 Agnihotra Chintamani Agnihotri
2009 Krupasindhu Samarth Episodic role
2012 Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta Shripad Kale
2013 Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta Dattaram Newale
Gunda Purush Dev Family Head
2016 Kahe Diya Pardes Madhusudan Sawant
2019 Jeev Zala Yedapisa Yashwant Lashkare
2020-2021 Aggabai Sasubai Dattatray Kulkarni
2021 Aggabai Sunbai
2021-2022 Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath Jagannath Chaudhari
2022 Sant Gajanan Shegaviche Swami Samarth

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

Year Title Role Platform
2019 M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars Sharad Gokhale ALTBalaji and ZEE5
2022 RaanBaazaar Sayaji Patil Planet 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.

References

References

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