Manoj Joshi is an Indian theater artist, actor and film and theater director. In 2018, she received the Padma Shri award for her work in the field of acting. He is best known for playing the character of Chanakya in the Hindi-Gujarati theater play ‘Chanakya’ for over 25 years.
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Manoj Joshi aka Manoj N Joshi was born on Friday, 3 September 1965 (age 57 years; as in 2022) in Goregaon, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He studied BA from Mithibai College of Arts, Mumbai. Later, he did a Diploma in Commercial Art from Sir JJ School of Arts, Mumbai. While he was studying in college, he attended theater classes and painting classes. He wrote a Marathi play called ‘Karma’ during his college days.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Family
He belongs to a Brahmin Gujarati family from Adpodara village near Himmatnagar in North Gujarat.
parents and siblings
His father, Navneet Joshi, was a Sanskrit scholar, kirtankar and astrologer. He has two sisters. His younger brother, Rajesh Joshi, was an actor who died in a road accident in 1998.
Manoj Joshi with his father
Manoj Joshi with his mother
Manoj Joshi’s brother
wife and children
On 1 March 1988, she was married to Charu Joshi, who owns a theater production company. They have two sons named Dharamaj Joshi (actor) and Rudra Joshi.
Manoj Joshi with his wife
Manoj Joshi with his wife and sons
Address
202, Koteshwar Darshan, Hanuman Cross Road, Vile Parle (East) Mumbai 400057
livelihood
Manoj started his career as a cashier at Siddharth Hotel in Mumbai. However, he left the job within a few months because he was not good at handling finances. After this he worked for some magazines like ‘Janmabhoomi’, ‘Gentleman’ and ‘Economic and Political Weekly’. He used to draw caricatures for magazines and earn Rs 50 to 100 monthly. Later, he joined a firm called EPW Communist Trust where he received a monthly salary of Rs 35000 to Rs 40000.
Theater
Manoj started his acting career as a theater artist. He has performed in theater plays in different languages like Hindi, Gujarati and Hindi.
Marathi
In 1995, he acted in the Marathi theater play ‘Sarvasvi Tuzich’.
Gujarati
In 1986, he appeared in the Gujarati drama ‘Tak Dhina Dhin’. Some of his other Gujarati theater plays are Ghasiram, Kotwal Doctor Tame Pan, Main Male Tya Melo and Gandhi Viruddh Gandhi.
Manoj Joshi in Man Male Tya Melo theater play
Hindi
In 1996, he acted in the Hindi theater play ‘Chanakya’. He gained a lot of popularity with this play. He has been performing drama in various states of India for more than 25 years.
Manoj Joshi in Chanakya Theater Play
He has appeared in some other Hindi dramas like ‘Gol Maal Pyar Ka’, ‘Rangeela Re’ and ‘Alibaba Aur Chalis Ke Chor’.
film
Gujarati
In 1990, he made his acting debut in a supporting role in the National Film Development Corporation of India’s film ‘Hun Hunshi Hunshilal’.
Hun Hunshi Hunshilal
Some of her other Gujarati films are ‘Bey Yaar’ (2014), ‘Thai Jashe!’ (2016), ‘Ima Gujju’ (2018), ‘Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen’ (2022), and ‘Nava Pappa’ (2023).
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Hindi
Manoj made his Bollywood debut with the film ‘Sarfarosh’ (1999), in which he played the role of Sub-Inspector Bajju.
A picture of Manoj Joshi from the Hindi film Sarfarosh
He appeared in many Hindi films like ‘Chandni Bar’ (2001), ‘Satta’ (2003), ‘Dhoom’ (2004), ‘Vivah’ (2006), ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ (2007), ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’. Have done. (2014), and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ (2015).
A picture of Manoj Joshi from the Hindi film Vivah
He gained immense popularity by playing various comic roles in Hindi films. Some of such roles are ‘Sub-Inspector Anand Waghmare’ from ‘Hungama’ (2003), ‘Advocate Namdev Mishra’ from ‘Halchal’ (2004), ‘Nageshwar’ from ‘Garam Masala’ (2005), ‘Kachra Seth’ ‘Phir ‘Hera Pheri’ (2006), and ‘Harichandra Ramchandra Mirchindani aka Harami’ from ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited’ (2006).
Monkey business again
He played the role of Indian politician Amit Shah in the Hindi film ‘PM Narendra Modi’ (2019).
Manoj Joshi has become Amit Shah in PM Narendra Modi
Marathi
In 2011, he debuted in Marathi film with ‘Fakta Ladh Mhana’, in which he played the role of Veer Dhawal.
Sach Ladh Mahana
He has appeared in some other Marathi films like ‘Bharatiya’ (2012), ‘Narbachi Vaadi’ (2013), and ‘Dashkriya’ (2017).
Dashakriya
other languages
In 2003, he appeared as Tariq Ahmed in the English-Hindi film ‘Joggers Park’.
Jogger’s Park
He has also appeared in the 2017 Malayalam film ‘Odiyan’, in which he played the role of Mutha Manikan (Muthappan).
Odiyan
TV serial
Hindi
He made his Hindi TV debut with ‘Chanakya’ (1991; DD National) in which he played the role of Shriyak.
Chanakya
He has appeared in ‘Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka’ (1999; Sony), ‘Kehta Hai Dil’ (2002; Star Plus), ‘Chakravarti Ashok Samrat’ (2015; Colors), ‘Mangalam Dangalam’ (2018; SAB TV), and ‘ ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ (2020; Star Plus).
Manoj Joshi on the sets of Chakraborty Ashok Samrat
Marathi
In 1990, he made his Marathi TV debut with the serial ‘Raau’, in which he played the role of Bajirao, the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.
A scene from the TV serial Rau
In 1999, he appeared in the Alpa TV Marathi serial ‘Abhalmaya’, in which he played the role of Sharad Joshi. In 2015, he appeared in another Marathi TV serial ‘Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi’ which aired on Zee Marathi.
honar sun ma hya gharchi
short film
He has also appeared in various Hindi short films such as ‘The Mumbai Trilogy’ (2012), ‘After He Left: Chronicle of Shankar Pratap Singh’ (2018), and ‘Gunchakkar’ (2023).
Gunchakkar
Other work
In April 2016, he became the assembly member of ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations). In 2017, he appeared in a Gujarat BJP campaign campaign video.
Manoj Joshi in Gujarat BJP’s campaign video
He has also translated Vijay Tendulkar’s theater play ‘Ghasiram Kotwal’ from Marathi to Gujarati. In 2021, he was appointed as the Vice President of Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA). He is also the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society.
Awards and Honors
- 1990: Best Actor Award by Abhiyan Natyaspardha for Hindi theater play ‘Chanakya’
- 1997: Best Actor by Maharashtra State Professional Gujarati Natyaspardha for the Gujarati theater play Gandhi Viruddh Gandhi.
- 2009: Best Actor in a Negative Role in the Serial (Hindi) Kahta Hai Dil Mein Award by Indian Telly Awards
- 2010: Gujarat Sangeet Natak Kala Akademi Gaurav Award for Theater by the Government of Gujarat
- 2014: Sabarkatha Ratna Award by Government of Gujarat
Manoj Joshi receiving the Sabarkantha Ratna Award
- 2015: Best Supporting Actor, Critics Gold Award by ABP News for Hindi serial Chakraborty Ashok Samrat
- 2015: Impact Markers Awards on Television by ITV
- 2015: Chhatrapati Award by Hindi Bhashi Ekta Parishad, Rajasthani Seva Samiti and Brahmin Parishad
- 2015: Lifetime Achievement Award by Glorious Gujarat, New Jersey, USA
- 2015: Sangeet Natak Kala Akademi Award for contribution to theatre.
- 2015: It is an honor to present the play ‘Chanakya’ in the Indian Parliament
- 2016: National Award for Marathi film Dashakriya
Manoj Joshi receiving the National Award
- 2016: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theater
- 2018: Padma Shri for his work in the field of acting and acting
Manoj Joshi getting Padma Shri
- 2021: ABP Asmita Award
Manoj Joshi receiving ABP Asmita Award
Favorite
- Playwright: Mahesh Elkunchwar, Madhu Rai
- Film: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Food: Khaman Dhokla, Kadhi, Sukhandi
Facts/General Knowledge
- In his childhood, he wanted to become a painter and never thought that he would make a career in acting.
- When he was in class 4, he first performed in a school play.
- After class 7, he changed his school from village school to Mumbai school. He could not cope with his studies and failed in Class 8 and Class 9.
- At the beginning of his theater career, he worked with many famous theater artists like Satyadeb Dubey, Vijay Mehta and Shafi Inamdar. He has performed in various theater plays organized by theater groups like Indian People’s Theater Association, Indian National Theater and Unmesh One Act Play.
- At the time of his marriage, he took a loan for his wedding from the firm where he worked, but he used that money to produce the play ‘Chanakya’ in the theatre.
- He follows a vegetarian diet.
- In 2022, he campaigned for the BJP and participated in some political events of the party.
Manoj Joshi’s Instagram post in support of BJP
- In his spare time, he likes to listen to music and watch TV.
- He has been associated with the NGO Divya Prem Seva Mission of Haridwar for a long time. The NGO helps people suffering from leprosy. He also supports The Friends of Tribals Society (FTS), a voluntary organization working to educate tribal students.
- In 2021, he had tweeted a cryptic post which had hurt the sentiments of the people of the Muslim community.
Manoj Joshi’s tweet
- In 2022, he posted a video on Twitter complaining about the services of Air India.
Manoj Joshi’s tweet on Air India services
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