Manoj Joshi (actor)
| Manoj Joshi | |
|---|---|
 Manoj Joshi at Ravindra Bhavan Bhopal for the play Chankya in December 2015 | |
| Born | Adapodara, Taluka: Himmatnagar, District: Sabarkantha Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Manoj Joshi |
| Education | BACHELOR OF FINE ART |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Known for | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, Devdas, Dhoom, Guru, Ready, Bhool Bhulaiya, Bhagam Bhag, Vivah |
Manoj Joshi is an Indian film and television actor. He began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 60 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedy.
He acted in TV series including Chanakya,[1] Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka,[1] Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Khichdi, 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,[2] Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa,[3] and Billo Barber.
He also portrayed Chanakya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sub-Inspector Bajju | Hindi |
| 2001 | Jaaneman Jaaneman | Belji Bhai | Hindi |
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Mayur Sahab | Hindi |
| 2002 | Devdas | Dwijdas Mukherjee | Hindi |
| 2003 | Hungama | Sub-Inspector Waghmare | Hindi |
| 2003 | Jogger's Park | Tariq Ahmed | Hindi/English |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Manik Rao | Hindi |
| 2004 | Dhoom | ACP Shekhar Kamal | Hindi |
| 2004 | Jaago | Advocate Satya Prakash Satwani | Hindi |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Lawyer | Hindi |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Bosco | Hindi |
| 2005 | Shikhar | Amrit Patil | Hindi |
| 2005 | Kyun Ki | P.K. Narayan (A Security Guard) | Hindi |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Kachara Seth | Hindi |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Pooja's father | Hindi |
| 2006 | Garam Masala | Nageshwar | Hindi |
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Harichandra Ramchandra Mirchindani "Harami" | Hindi |
| 2006 | Vivah | Bhagat Ji (Match maker of prem and poonam) | Hindi |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | MG Gandhi | Hindi |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Rasikbhai Galgalia | Hindi |
| 2007 | Guru | Ghanshyam Bhai | Hindi |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Badrinath Chaturvedi | Hindi |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Chirag Rane | Hindi |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Police Inspector Patil | Hindi |
| 2008 | Billu | Damodar Dubey | Hindi |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Brij Mohan Oberoi | Hindi |
| 2010 | Maniben.com | Bhadresh Bhai | Hindi |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Trigun Fatak | Hindi |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Loha Singh | Hindi |
| 2011 | Ready | Bharat Kapoor | Hindi |
| 2011 | Fakt Ladh Mhana | Hindi | |
| 2011 | The Opportunist | The Opportunist | Hindi |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Champaklal | Hindi |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Shopkeeper | Hindi |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Story teller | Marathi |
| 2012 | Bharatiya | Prime Minister | Marathi |
| 2013 | Chaloo | Chief Minister | Hindi |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Javeed Shiekh | Hindi |
| 2013 | Wake Up India | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Narbachi Wadi | Double Role | Hindi |
| 2014 | Mr Joe B. Carvalho | Commissioner Pandey | Hindi |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Devesh Solanki | Hindi |
| 2014 | Bey Yaar | Y B Gandhi | Hindi |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Duby Ji | Hindi |
| 2015 | I Love New Year | Randhir's friend | Hindi |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Deepika's father | Hindi |
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Mr. Bhandari | (Advocate of Pritampur Estate) |
Television serials
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Chanakya | Shriyak, Son of Shaktar | |
| 1998 | Woh | Amit | |
| 1999 | Aabhaalmaya | Sharad Joshi | |
| 1999-2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Abhay Purshottam Nanavati | |
| 2002 | Khichdi | ||
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Nishikant Dixit (Cameo) | |
| 2015 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Chanakya | |
| 2015-present | Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi | Ramakant Gokhale |
Personal life
His father was Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother Rajesh Joshi was an actor too. Rajesh died in 1998.[4] Manoj Joshi hails from Adapodara village near Himatnagar in north Gujarat.
References
- 1 2 "Winning over with words". The Hindu. 8 January 2003. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ↑ "Bhagam Bhag". The Indian Express. 22 December 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ↑ "The King of Comedy delivers again". The Hindu. 9 October 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
- ↑ "Rangeela's Pakya dies in an accident". The Indian Express. 13 January 1998. Retrieved 16 February 2010.
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