Mohan Joshi (born 14 June 1952) is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.
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| Born | 12 July 1952 Bengaluru, Mysore State, India |
| Alma mater | Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Jyoti Joshi (m. 1969) |
Career
editJoshi started his career as a theatre artist in Pune. He was noticed in the play Kuryat Sada Tingalam. Along with Anand Abhyankar and Suhasini Deshpande, the show was performed more than 1000 times.[2]
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. 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.[3] 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. 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."[4] He won his only National Film Awards till now for 1999 Marathi film Gharabaher as a Special Mention (Feature Film) "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician". at 47th National Film Awards.[5] In 2009, he played the lead role of Gadge Maharaj, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film Debu.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8] He has also worked in Bhojpuri films.[9]
Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show Jamuniya in 2010 that aired on Imagine TV.[10]
Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then reelected in 2013 to at present.[11]
Personal life
editHe is married to Jyoti Joshi who he met in Pune.[1]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Marathi | ||
| 1987 | Khatyal Sasu Nathal Sun | Major Prakash Pandre | ||
| 1988 | Nashibvan | |||
| Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Dinanath Pradhan | |||
| 1991 | Balidaan | Sadanand "Master" Kulkarni | ||
| 1992 | Hach Sunbaicha Bhau | |||
| Jeevlaga | ||||
| Jaagruti | Om Prakash Sharma | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Sarech Sajjan | Marathi | ||
| Savat Mazi Ladki | Dr. Madhukar Hirve (Madhu) | |||
| Aapli Manse | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Loha | Lukka | |||
| Bhai | Ganesh | |||
| Ishq | Madam Jindal Kajol's Uncle | |||
| 1998 | Do Numbri | Sharma | ||
| Phool Bane Patthar | Minister Garibdas Singh | |||
| Purani Kabar | ||||
| Vinashak – Destroyer | A.C.P. Amar | |||
| 2001: Do Hazaar Ek | Police Commissioner Malik | |||
| Aakrosh | Colonel Chavan | |||
| Tu Tithe Mee | Marathi | |||
| Salaakhen | Advocate Ashok Pradhan | Hindi | ||
| Humse Badhkar Kaun | Jabbar | |||
| Major Saab | Parshuram Bihari | |||
| Barood | Commissioner Gaur | |||
| Gunda | Pote | |||
| Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | ||||
| 1999 | Ladhai | Appasaheb | Marathi | |
| Hai Kaun Woh | Tantrik | Hindi | ||
| Sikandar Sadak Ka | Chawla, Criminal Lawyer | |||
| Daag: The Fire | Purshotam Jalan | |||
| Kahani Kismat Ki | ||||
| Lal Baadshah | Lawyer | |||
| Aarzoo | Rajpal | |||
| Rajaji | Pratap Singh | |||
| Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Thakur Gajendra Singh | |||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Prem Nath | |||
| Munnibai | ||||
| Vaastav | Babbanrao Kadam (Home Minister) | |||
| Gharabaher | Annasaheb | Marathi | ||
| 2000 | Chehron Ke Peeche | Hindi | ||
| Apradhi Kou | Principal Dhawan | |||
| Rahasya | ||||
| Daku Ramkali | ||||
| Krodh | Advocate Verma | |||
| Baaghi | Assistant Commissioner of Police | |||
| Daaku Dilruba | ||||
| Bichhoo | Kiran's father | |||
| Kunwara | ||||
| Daku Ganga Jamuna | ||||
| Daku Kali Bhawani | ||||
| Beti No. 1 | Raghuveer Yadav | |||
| 2001 | Rupa Rani Ramkali | |||
| 2002 | Maseeha | DCP Shrivastav | ||
| 2003 | Not Only Mrs. Raut | Advocate Dada Vishnu Dandavate | Marathi | |
| Khanjar : The Knife | Kumar | Hindi | ||
| Shiva Ka Insaaf | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 2005 | Mr. Prime Minister | Raja Sahab | ||
| 2006 | Yanda Kartavya Aahe | Manager Phatak | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada | |||
| Mukkam Post London | ||||
| Janam Janam Ke Saath | Bhojpuri | |||
| 2008 | Doghat Tisra Aata Sagla Visra | Marathi | ||
| 2009 | Mata Ekvira Navsala Pavli | Sarpanch | ||
| Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila | ||||
| Be Dune Sade Char | Anant Kitturkar | |||
| Agnidivya | Anandrao Desai | |||
| Lagli Paij | Ramakant Kelkar | |||
| 2010 | Debu | Gadge Maharaj | ||
| 2012 | Saheb | Bhujangrao Patil | Marathi | |
| Mokla Shwas | ||||
| Dum Asel Tar | ||||
| Yedyanchi Jatra | ||||
| 2014 | Love U Crazy Girl | |||
| 2015 | Deool Band | Swami Samarth | ||
| Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar | ||||
| Aawhan | ||||
| Black Home | Hindi | |||
| Shasan | Marathi | |||
| Phera | ||||
| The Justice and The Bastards | Hindi | |||
| 2016 | Vrundavan | Marathi | ||
| 2017 | Yeh Hai India | Minister | Hindi | |
| Hameer | Jashwant | Gujarati | ||
| Tabadala | Bhojpuri | |||
| 2018 | Pushpak Vimaan | Tatya | Marathi | |
| Mulshi Pattern | Sakha | [12] | ||
| Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Bhalji Pendharkar | |||
| 2019 | 66 Sadashiv | |||
| 2022 | Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Karandikar | ||
| Dharmaveer | Sameer's father | |||
| Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Aurangzeb | |||
| 2023 | Aalay Mazya Rashila | [13] | ||
| Saath Sobat | [14] | |||
| Chhapa Kata | Shanaya's grandfather | [15] | ||
| 2024 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji | Annaji | [16] | |
| Sangharsh Yodha Manoj Jarange Patil | Raosaheb Jarange | [17] |
Television
edit- Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta
- Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta
- Kahe Diya Pardes
- Jeev Zala Yedapisa
- Aggabai Sasubai
- Aggabai Sunbai
- Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath
- Agnihotra
- Sant Gajanan Shegaviche
- Krupasindhu
- Oon Paaus
Theatre
edit- 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
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars | Sharad Gokhale | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 |
| 2022 | RaanBaazaar | Sayaji Patil | Planet Marathi |
Awards
edit- 47th National Film Awards (1999) - Special Mention (Feature Film) - Gharabaher - "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician".[5]
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.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b Kalewar, Sulakshana (25 September 2005). "Behind the scenes". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ Paranjpe, Shailendra (25 December 2012). "Anand Abhyankar was an ever-smiling man". DNA. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Happy Birthday, Mohan Joshi: "Mulshi Pattern" to 'Deool Band'; FIVE must-watch movies of the veteran star". The Times of India. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ a b "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ Gumaste, Sukirt D. (7 September 2009). "A common desire". Pune: DNA. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Mritydand -- The Death Sentence (1997)". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ Joshi, Namrata (8 September 2003). "Gangaajal". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 25 January 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ Mathur, Barkha (14 November 2008). "I enjoy working in Bhojpuri films". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Small is Big? Ask Mohan Joshi!". The Times of India. 21 March 2010. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Mohan Joshi quits as president of Marathi theatre". Mid-Day. Mumbai. 7 May 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Mulshi Pattern Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mulshi Pattern by Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Alka Kubal: 'आलंय माझ्या राशीला'मध्ये अल्का कुबल-चिन्मय मांडलेकर दिसणार एकत्र, टीझर प्रदर्शित". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "'Saath Sobat': Sangram Samel and Mrunal Kulkarni starrer is all set to hit screens on January 13, 2023; poster out!". The Times of India. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "मकरंद अनासपुरेचा नवीन चित्रपट; 'छापा काटा' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Loksatta (in Marathi). 26 November 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Information, Film (2 February 2024). "'CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 2 February 2024 – Film Information". Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Sangharsh Yoddha Teaser Out: A Biopic on Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.