Sharman Joshi is an Indian film actor, theater artist, theater director, producer and TV presenter who played the role of Raju Rastogi in the 2009 Hindi film ‘3 Idiots’.
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Wiki/Biography
Sharman Joshi was born on Saturday, 28 April 1979 (age 44 years; as in 2023) in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His ancestors are residents of Patan, Gujarat. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Childhood picture of Sharman Joshi with his sister
He did his schooling from Manekji Cooper Education Trust School, Juhu, Mumbai.
Sharman Joshi during his school days
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
family and caste
Sharman Joshi belongs to a Gujarati Brahmin family.
parents and siblings
His father, Arvind Joshi, was a renowned Gujarati theater artiste, playwright and drama director. His mother’s name is Usha Joshi. His sister Manasi Joshi Roy is an actress. Mansi is married to Indian actor Rohit Roy.
Sharman Joshi with his parents and wife
Sharman Joshi with his sister Mansi Joshi and brother-in-law Rohit Roy
wife and children
When Sharman was in college, he first met his wife Prerna. For Sharman it was love at first sight. Initially they became friends and soon fell in love with each other. Talking about the relationship in an interview, Sharman said,
Actually no one had proposed, it was just understood. It was so natural that we would turn it into a lifelong union.
After dating for a long time, on 15 June 2000, Sharman married Prerna Chopra, daughter of veteran Indian actor Prem Chopra.
Sharman Joshi’s wedding photo
In October 2005, the couple was blessed with a daughter named Khyana Joshi, and in July 2009, the couple welcomed their twin sons, named Warian Joshi and Vihaan Joshi.
Sharman Joshi with his wife and in-laws
Saharman Joshi’s wife and children
other relatives
Her father’s brother is Indian theater artist Praveen Joshi, who is married to Indian TV actress Sarita Joshi. Praveen and Sarita have two daughters, Purbi Joshi and Ketaki Dave (both are actors). Indian TV actress Gulki Joshi is also Sharman’s cousin. Indian TV actress Riddhi Dave is the granddaughter of Praveen Joshi and niece of Sharman.
Sharman Joshi’s relatives Purbi Joshi, Sarita Joshi and Ketaki Dave (from left)
Signature
Sharman Joshi’s autograph
livelihood
Theater
Sharman started his career as a theater artist and later, performed in various theater plays in different languages like Gujarati, Hindi, English and Marathi. He has performed mainly at Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Some of his popular theater plays are ‘All the Best,’ ‘Ame Lei Gaya, Tam Rahi Gaya,’ and ‘Main Aur Tum.’ Apart from performing in theater plays, he has also directed some theater plays. In 2016, he debuted as a theater director with the Hindi theater play ‘Main Aur Tum’.
‘Main Aur Tum’ (2016) Theater Play Poster
In 2017, he collaborated with a UK-based company to produce an award-winning stage play ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’. In an interview, talking about the collaboration, Sharman said,
It just so happened that the producer of the play and I were looking for each other. They [the producers] Knew about me and my plays. I am excited to bring this drama to India by the end of November. We will have four months of rehearsals and we intend to make it in three languages – English, Gujarati and Marathi. This is going to be a never seen before act on the Indian theater circuit. We will have actors jumping off a 10 feet high platform and flying through the air, because there is a lot of action-based comedy in the play.
Sharman Joshi performing in the theater play The Play That Goes Wrong
film
In 1999, he debuted as an actor with the Hindi film ‘Godmother’, in which he played the role of Karsan.
godmother movie poster
He came into limelight with the 2001 Hindi film ‘Style’. The pairing of Sharman Joshi and Sahil Khan (Indian film actor and fitness entrepreneur) gained immense popularity with the film.
style movie poster
Some of her other popular Hindi films are ‘Rang De Basanti’ (2006), ‘Golmaal’ (2006), ‘3 Idiots’ (2009), and ‘Mission Mangal’ (2019). His acting in these films was appreciated by the audience and critics.
‘3 Idiots’ (2009)
Television
In 1995, he debuted with the Hindi TV show ‘Standing Boy: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’. In 1999, he worked in the Hindi TV serial ‘Gubbaare’. He hosted the 2009 TV quiz show ‘Pokerface: Dil Sachha Chehra Jhootha’.
Sharman Joshi as host in the TV show Pokerface- Dil Sachha Chehra Jhootha
web series
In 2019, his first Hindi web series ‘Baarish’ was aired in which he was cast opposite Indian TV actress Asha Negi. He played the role of Anuj Mehta in the web series.
Baarish web series poster
In 2020, he appeared in another Hindi web series titled ‘Pawan & Pooja’.
Pawan and Pooja (2020)
Other work
In 1996, he was selected for an all India talent search competition called ‘Star Track’ organized by ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited). Sharman was among the top 9 boys who were selected for the competition. She lent her voice to the song “Give Me Some Sunshine, Give Me Some Rain” with Indian singer Sooraj Jagan for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009). Sharman has acted in various Hindi TV commercials such as 7UP, Nokia 5233 and Airtel.
On 26 August 2014, he started a film production company named ‘Sharman Joshi Productions’.
award
- 2007: Nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian in the film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.
- 2010: Nominated for the Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India
- 2010: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for 3 Idiots
- 2010: Won International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 3 Idiots
Favorite
- Colour(s): Black, Brown and Gray
- Food: Rajma-Rice, Spicy Red Potato Chicken and Pizza
- Cuisine: Thai and Chinese
- Dessert: Gulab Jamun and Semolina Halwa
- Restaurant: Hakkasan in Mumbai
Facts/General Knowledge
- Some Indian celebrities like Divya Bharti, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani were his classmates in the 1984 batch of his class at Manekji Cooper Education Trust School, Juhu, Mumbai.
An Instagram post by Sharman Joshi about his school and classmates
- He is very fond of Gujarati culture. Talking about this during an interview, he said,
I give a lot of credit to my Gujarati roots for the purity in my art. I feel that in Gujarati culture children are taught the importance of etiquette, perhaps more so than I have seen in other cultures. Emphasis is laid on respecting one’s elders and the importance of their presence in one’s life. Apart from this aspect, Gujarati people are very passionate about their festivals. Also, as a Gujarati, I don’t think our personality is complete without food. And my love for Gujarati cuisine remains intact because of my mother’s cooking.”
- In his spare time he likes to travel and read books.
Sharman Joshi reading a book
- She has been featured on the covers of various magazines including Crunch Today, The Man and Bollywood Film Fame Canada.
Sharman Joshi appeared on the cover page of The Man
- Sharman owns a Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 car.
Sharman Joshi posing with his car
- Sharman follows a non-vegetarian diet. Talking about this in an interview he said,
I am a ‘corrupt’ Gujarati Brahmin, who has eaten non-vegetarian food all my life. I’ve tried it all – grasshoppers, earthworms, crocodile meat. Although I don’t have any real cravings, I do like to eat Chinese or Thai food from time to time.”
- In 2018, during one of his interviews, he shared that he was dropped from the sequel of the Hindi film ‘Golmaal Fun Unlimited’ (2006) over the salary hike issue. He said,
The producers “kicked me out” from the Golmaal series after negotiations to increase the remuneration were not successful. I think there was some communication between my manager and the producers in the second part. And I couldn’t be a part of it.”
He continued,
My manager was talking. I think some people’s egos got bruised and the result was that I couldn’t do the film. Before that happened, I actually made a request that I would still like to be a part of the film. I said there were conversations going on…he was trying his best for me as a manager. He was trying to negotiate as best he could. But I said, there is no need to come to this. But I think it was too late by then, he had to move forward with his choice which I understand and respect.
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