Jitendra Joshi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Jitendra Joshi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Bio/Wiki | |
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Real Name | Jitendra Joshi |
Nickname(s) | Jitu Dada, Jitya |
Profession(s) | Marathi Theater Artist, Actor, Host, Writer |
Famous Role | Playing 'Constable Katekar' in the Netflix 'Sacred Games' ![]() |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 173 cm** in meters**- 1.73 m** in feet inches**- 5â 8â** |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 85 kg** in pounds**- 185 lbs** |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film (Actor): Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003) ![]() TV (Actor): Hasa Chakatafu |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 27 January 1978 |
Age (as in 2018) | 40 Years |
Birthplace | Pune, India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Pune, India |
College/University | ⢠Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Polytechnic, Thane ⢠D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pune |
Educational Qualification(s) | ⢠Diploma In Polytechnic from Vidya Prasarak Mandal's Polytechnic, Thane ⢠Masters of Engineering Management |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Writing Poems, Reading, Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Photography |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | September 1, 2009 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Mitali Joshi ![]() |
Children | Son- None Daughter- Reva Joshi ![]() |
Parents | Father- Name Not Known Mother- Shakuntala Joshi ![]() |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Director(s) | Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap |
Favourite Actor(s) | Dilip Kumar , Nawazuddin Siddiqui , Subodh Bhave, Lokesh Vijay Gupte |
Favourite Food(s) | Shami Kebab, Chicken Biryani |
Favourite Destination(s) | New York, London |
Money Factor | |
Net Worth (approx.) | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jitendra Joshi
Does Jitendra Joshi smoke?: Not Known
Does Jitendra Joshi drink alcohol?: Yes
Jitendra was born into an economically backward family. His journey started as a newspaper distributor, and he went on to work as an electrician (in his teenage), writer; eventually, becoming an actor.
He is a recognized Marathi theatre artist and has done plays like âHum To Tere Aashiq Hainâ, âPrem Naam Hai Mera⌠Prem Chopraâ, âDon Specialâ, âChhel Chhabilo Gujaratiâ, etc.
Jitendra Joshi Performing a Play in a Theatre
Once Jitendra was performing a play when the Marathi actor, Mohan Wagh, noticed him, he was so impressed by his acting that he offered Shinde to work with him in his play, Three Cheers. Thatâs how Jitendra landed in Mumbai.
He is known for essaying different characters including that of a hero, villain, and comedian in many films.
He has penned down the famous song âKombdi Palali,â which was composed by Ajay Atul. It might take few by surprise that the famous item song, âChikani Chameliâ was inspired by the tune of this song.
His role as Krishna in the Marathi serial, Hasa Chakatafu got him established as an actor in the industry.
He has worked in many critically and commercially acclaimed movies like âTukaramâ (2012) and was seen in the pivotal role in the film opposite to Radhika Apte .
Jitendra Joshi With Radhika Apte in the film, Tukaram
He hosted a Marathi-based talent reality show, âMarathi Paul Padte Pudheâ in 2011.
His command over the comedy genre is widely liked by the audiences; especially in his film, âGuldasta (2011).â
In 2013, he was seen playing the role of a villain as âSai,â in the film âDuniyadari.â
In 2016, he played the protagonist in the film âVentilator,â produced by Priyanka Chopra . He recieved tremendous appreciation for his role in the film.
He was seen playing the role of âConstable Katekarâ in the Netflix âSacred Games,â starring Saif Ali Khan , Nawazuddin Siddiqui , and Radhika Apte in the pivotal roles.
His character of constable Katekar in the Netflix, âSacred Gamesâ, was widely loved by the viewers across the nation and when his character died in the show, director Vikramaditya Motwane was so sad about his characterâs departure that he said that he would bring back âKatekarâ in the 2nd season of Sacred Games.
A Fanâs Tweet About Katekarâs and Sartajâs Relationship
After the immense popularity of his character in the show, Sacred Games, the social media was flooded with memes on Sartaj and Katekarâs relationship.
Meme On Sacred Games
His other notable movies are The Attacks of 26/11 (20), Singham Returns (2014), Poster Boys (2017), etc.
Check out the conversation between Rajeev Masand and the cast of Sacred Games.
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