Sonalika Joshi is an Indian television actress. She is best known for playing the role of Madhavi Bhide in India’s longest running sitcom television series ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).
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Wiki/Biography
Sonalika Sameer Joshi was born on Saturday, 5 June 1976 (age 47 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Sonalika Joshi’s childhood picture
He did his schooling from Miranda High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Later, she did BA in History, Fashion Designing and Theater from Mumbai University, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5β² 3β³
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Picture Measurements (Approx): 36-32-36
Family
He belongs to a Hindu family.
parents and siblings
His father Padmakar Kulkarni is a poet. His mother Pratibha Kulkarni is a poet. she has a brother. His sister’s name is Pallavi Bodas.
Sonalika Joshi’s parents
Sonalika Joshi with her siblings
husband and children
She married Sameer Joshi on 2 December 2001. They have a daughter named Arya Joshi.
Sonalika Joshi with her husband and daughter
other relatives
Her aunt Archana Kanhere is a famous Indian classical singer.
A picture of Sonalika Joshi’s aunt
livelihood
Theater
Joshi started his career as a theater artist. She has acted in various Marathi theater plays like Baiko Asun Shejari, Vadhaata Vadhaata Vadhe, Bol Bachchan and Chaukon.
film
In 2005, he made his Marathi film debut with ‘Zuluk’, in which he played the role of Teju.
zuluk
She has appeared in some Marathi films like ‘Varas Sarech Saras’ (2006).
TV
Marathi
Early in her acting career, she appeared in various Zee Marathi TV serials like ‘Eka Shwasache Antar’ and ‘Paos Yeta Yeta’.
A picture of Sonalika Joshi from the TV series Eka Shwasache Antar
Some of her other Zee Marathi TV serials are ‘Aakash Peltana’ (2003; Zee Marathi), and ‘Gahire Paani’ (2005).
Hindi
She has also appeared in Zee TV’s Hindi serials ‘Mohandas BALLB’ (1997) and ‘Parivar-Kartavya Ki Pariksha’ (2007).
A picture of Sonalika Joshi from the TV series Mohandas BALLB
However, she came into limelight with SAB TV’s Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008), in which she played the role of Madhavi “Madhu” Atmaram Bhide.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Other work
She hosted the Sab Ke Anokhe Awards in 2015 (fourth year). In 2021, she appeared as a guest in some Hindi TV shows like ‘India’s Best Dancer’ and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. She has worked as a model in various photoshoots.
Sonalika Joshi’s picture from a photoshoot
He has also appeared in print advertisements for various brands.
Sonalika Joshi in an advertisement
award
- 2019: Nominated by Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress in a Comic Role in the Hindi TV Series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2019: Won Indian Telly Award Best Ensemble (Fiction) in Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.
- 2022: Nominated by the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) for the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2023: Nominated by the Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role for the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
car collection
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Sonalika Joshi with her car
Favorite
- Resort: Hilton Shilim Estate Retreat & Spa
Facts/General Knowledge
- Her family and friends affectionately call her Maui and Sona.
- She started her self-titled YouTube channel, on which she uploads vlogs and some other videos.
Sonalika Joshi’s YouTube channel
- In her free time, she likes singing, cooking, reading spiritual books, listening to music, and traveling to different places.
- She is an ardent animal lover and often shares pictures with animals on her social media accounts.
Sonalika Joshi with dog
- Sonalika is a spiritual person and often visits various temples.
Sonalika Joshi in the temple
- She often uploads her lip-sync and dance videos on her Instagram account.
- In 2020, she took a course in Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation.
Sonalika Joshi’s Instagram post about her Reiki course
- She practices yoga regularly to stay fit.
Sonalika Joshi doing yoga
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