Mohan Joshi
Mohan Joshi | |
|---|---|
 Mohan Joshi | |
| Born | 4 September 1945 |
| Alma mater | Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |
| Occupation(s) | Indian Film Actor, Television and Theater actor |
| Spouse | Jyoti Joshi |
Mohan Joshi is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi, Bhojpuri films.
Early life
Joshi was born in Bangalore, Karnataka. He was educated and made his acting début in Pune, Maharashtra. For better career prospects, he later moved to Mumbai.
Career
Joshi started his career in theatre in Pune. He was noticed through the play Kuryat Sada Tingalam. Along with Anand Abhyankar and Suhasini Deshpande, the show was performed more than 1000 times.[1]
Joshi later on got various roles in Hindi and Marathi films. His 1993 comedy film Sawat Majhi Ladki 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. 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."[2] 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.[3] In 2009, he played the lead role of Gadge Maharaj, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film Debu.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6] He has also worked in Bhojpuri films.[7]
Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show Jamuniya in 2010 that aired on Imagine TV.[8]
Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then reelected in 2013 to at present. .[9]
Personal life
He is married to Jyoti Joshi. [10]
Selected filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ek Dav Bhutacha | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Sarech Sajjan | Marathi | |
| 1994 | Elaan | Baba Khan | |
| 1988 | Nashibvan | Marathi | |
| 1988 | Ek Gadi Baki Anadi | Marathi | |
| 1991 | Balidaan | Sadanand 'Master' Kulkarni | Marathi |
| 1992 | Hach Sunbaicha Bhau | Marathi | |
| 1992 | Jiwalagaa | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Sawat Majhi Ladki | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Bhookamp | Daya Patil | Hindi |
| 1993 | Aaplee Maanse | Marathi | |
| 1993 | Anth | ACP Kulkarni | Hindi |
| 1993 | Jaagruti | Om Prakash Sharma | Hindi |
| 1995 | Gaddaar | Mr.Gujral | Hindi |
| 1995 | Hum Dono | Shreechand | Hindi |
| 1995 | Gundaraj | Raajbahadur alias Baba Saheb | Hindi |
| 1996 | Shastra | Marathi | |
| 1996 | Himmat (1996 film) | Tabu's Father Brij Mohan | Hindi |
| 1996 | Bhishma (1996 film) | Rana Saheb | Hindi |
| 1996 | Krishna | Bhujang Rao | |
| 1997 | Yeshwant | Salim Shaikh | Hindi |
| 1997 | Mrityudand | Tirpat Singh | Hindi |
| 1997 | Ishq | Kajol's Uncle | Hindi |
| 1998 | Aakrosh | Colonel/Chavan | Hindi |
| 1998 | Do numbri | Sharma | Hindi |
| 1998 | Major Saab | Parshuram Bihari | Hindi |
| 1998 | Purani Kabar | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Tu Tithe Mee | Marathi | |
| 1998 | Salaakhen | Advocate Ashok Pradhan | Hindi |
| 1998 | Vinashak – Destroyer | A.C.P. Amar | Hindi |
| 1998 | Gunda | Pote | Hindi |
| 1999 | Gharabaher | Annasaheb | Marathi |
| 1999 | Vaastav | Babbanrao Kadam (Home Minister) | Hindi |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Prem Nath | Hindi |
| 1999 | Munnibai | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Rajaji (film) | Pratap Singh | Hindi |
| 1999 | Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Thakur Gajendra Singh | Hindi |
| 1999 | Daag: The Fire | Purshotam Jalan | Hindi |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Raghuveer Yadav | Hindi |
| 2000 | Daaku Dilruba | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Bichhoo | Kiran's dad | Hindi |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Daku Kali Bhawani | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Daku Ganga Jamuna | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Daku Ramkali | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Apradhi Koun (2000) | Principal Dhawan | Hindi |
| 2001 | Rupa Rani Ramkali | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Khanjar: The Knife | Kumar | Hindi |
| 2003 | Baghban | Khuber Desai, Hotel Owner | Hindi |
| 2003 | Zameen | Brigadier Malik | Hindi |
| 2003 | Gangaajal | Sadhu Yadav | Hindi |
| 2003 | Not Only Mrs. Raut | Advocate Dada Vishnu Dandavate | Marathi |
| 2004 | Garv: Pride and Honour | Advocate Kulkarni | Hindi |
| 2006 | Yanda Kartavya Aahe | Manager Phatak | Marathi |
| 2007 | Janam Janam Ke Saath | Bhojpuri | |
| 2009 | Debu | Gadge Maharaj | Marathi |
| 2009 | Be Dune Saade Char | Anant Kitturkar | Marathi |
| 2009 | Agnidivya | Anandrao Desai | Marathi |
| 2012 | Mokla Shwaas | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Dum Asel Tar | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Yedyanchi Jatra | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Love U Crazy Girl | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Deool Band | Swami Samarth | Marathi |
| 2015 | Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Black Home | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Shasan | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Phera (post-production) | Marathi | |
| 2015 | The Justice and the Bastards (announced) | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Yeh Hai India | Minister | Hindi |
| 2017 | Hameer | Jashwant | Gujarati |
| 2017 | Tabadala | Bhojpuri | |
| 2018 | Mulshi Pattern | Sakha | Marathi[11] |
| 2019 | 66 Sadashiv | Marathi | |
| 2020 | Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Marathi |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Krishnakant (replacing Jatin Kanakia) | Hindi | Zee Tv |
| Abhi To Mein Jawan Hu | Sony TV | |||
| 2009 | Agnihotra | Chintamani Agnihotri | Marathi | Star Pravah |
| 2010 | Jamuniya | Hindi | Imagine TV | |
| 2010-2011 | Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein[12] | Nityanand Tiwari | Hindi | STAR One |
| 2010 | Bhairoba | Marathi | Saam TV | |
| 2012 | Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta | Shripad Kale | Marathi | Zee Marathi |
| 2012–2014 | Gunda Purush Dev | Mahendra Deshmukh (Anna) | Marathi | ETV Marathi |
| 2013–2014 | Eka Laganachi Tisari Gost | Dattaram Bhau | Marathi | Zee Marathi |
| 03-August-2015 | Chala Hawa Yeu Dya | Guest | Marathi | Zee Marathi |
| 28-March-2016 | Kahe Diya Pardes | Madhusudhan Sawant | Marathi | Zee Marathi |
| 2020 | Dadi Amma... Dadi Amma Maan Jaao![13] | Vijay Pradhan | Hindi | StarPlus |
Theatre
- Aasu Ani Hasu
- Gadvach Lagna
- God Gulabi
- Goshta Janmantarichi
- Kalam 302
- Karti Kaljat Ghusali
- Kuryat Sada Tingalam
- Mi Revati Deshpande
- Nath Ha Maajha
- Nati Goti
- Purush
- Sangeet Mrichakatik
- Sukhant
- Tarun Turk Mhatare Ark
- Double cross
- Aaranyak
- shree tashi sau
- Natsamrat
Awards
- 47th National Film Awards (1999) - Special Mention (Feature Film) - Gharabaher - "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician."[3]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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". Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Small is Big? Ask Mohan Joshi!". 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.
- ^ Kalewar, Sulakshana (25 September 2005). "Behind the scenes". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Maheshwri, Neha (18 March 2011). "Mohan Joshi replaced!". Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ^ "Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jaao Cast, Start Date, Timing & Channel". RDDU ENTERTAINMENT. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
External links
- Male actors in Marathi cinema
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Indian male television actors
- Male actors in Marathi theatre
- Indian male soap opera actors
- Living people
- 1945 births
- Male actors from Bangalore
- Indian male film actors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors in Bhojpuri cinema
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Male actors in Marathi television
- Male actors in Hindi television
- Special Mention (feature film) National Film Award winners