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Mohan Joshi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Mohan Joshi Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 79 Years

Wife: Jyoti Joshi

Hometown: Bangalore

Bio/Wiki
Full Name Mohan Sirish Joshi
Profession Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 178 cm**
in meters**- 1.78 m**
in feet & inches**- 5’ 10”**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Salt & Pepper
Career
Debut Film, Marathi (Actor): Ek Dav Bhutacha (1983)


Film, Hindi (Actor): Bhookamp (1993)


TV, Marathi (Actor): Agnihotra (2009)
TV, Hindi (Actor): Jamuniya (2010)


Film, Bhojpuri (Actor): Janam Janam Ke Saath (2017)


Film, Gujarati (Actor): Hameer (2017)
Personal Life
Date of Birth 4 September 1945 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024) 79 Years
Birthplace Bangalore (Kingdom of Mysore, British India)
Zodiac sign Virgo
Nationality Indian
Hometown Bangalore
College/University Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune
Educational Qualification Bachelor of Commerce check sources
Controversy In 2013, Mohan Joshi was in news for misbehaving with the locals of Nashik along with the actor Chetan Dalvi, while they were drunk. They were beaten by the localities, and on the next day of this incident, Mohan resigned from the position of the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad. check sources
Mid-Day
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Jyoti Joshi
Children Son- Rohan Joshi
Parents Father- Name Not Known (Worked in the Indian Army)
Mother- Maher Joshi (From Nagpur)
Siblings He has two brothers.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohan Joshi 

  • Mohan Joshi is an Indian film, television, and theatre actor.

  • He was born in a lower-middle-class family in Bangalore and lived there for 7 years. Later, he moved to Pune, and while he was in college, he joined a theatre group.

  • After completing his graduation, he started working at Kirloskar Group in Pune.

  • Later, he left his job and started his own transport company where he himself worked as a truck driver for almost eight years. After one of the vehicles of his transport company met with an accident, he decided to shut down his company.

  • While he was struggling for a better living, he continued to act in theatre plays. He came into the limelight with his theatre play ‘Kuryat Sada Tingalam.’ He has performed in this play for more than 1000 times.

    Kuryat Sada Tingalam

  • In 1987, after closing his company, he decided to move to Mumbai to make his career in acting.

    An Old Picture of Mohan Joshi

  • He has performed in more than 8000 stage shows and 30 theatre plays. Some of his well-known theatre plays are Aasu Ani Hasu, Gadvach Lagna, God Gulabi, Goshta Janmantarichi, Kalam 302, Mi Revati Deshpande, Tarun Turk Mhatare Ark, Double Cross, and Aaranyak.

    Mohan Joshi in God Gulabi

  • Later, he got offers to act in Marathi films. He has acted in more than 70 Marathi films. Some of his Marathi films include Sawat Majhi Ladki (1993), Tu Tithe Mee (1998), Gharabaher (1999), Not Only Mrs Raut (2003), Deool Band (2015), Mulshi Pattern (2018), and 66 Sadashiv (2019).

    Mohan Joshi in Deool Band

  • In 1999, he received the ‘National Award’ for the Marathi film Gharabaher (special mention).

    Mohan Joshi in Gharabaher

  • In 1993, Adhikari Brothers, Gautam Adhikari and Makrand Adhikari offered him the Bollywood film ‘Bhookamp.’ He played the character of ‘Gangster Daya Patil’ a villain in the film. It was the beginning of his journey as a villain in Bollywood.

    Mohan Joshi as a Villain in Bhookamp

  • Later, he played a negative character in many Hindi films including Gaddaar (1995), Yeshwant (1997), Ishq (1997), Gangaajal (2003), Baghban (2003), and Yeh Hai India (2017). Soon, he became one of the favourite villains of Bollywood.

  • He was appointed as the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad in 2003. He left this position in 2011 and was re-elected in 2013.

  • In 2017, he acted in the Bhojpuri and Gujarati films including Janam Janam Ke Saath, Tabadala, and Hareem.

    Mohan Joshi in Tabadala

  • In the same year, he received the ‘Vishnudas Bhave Award’ for his contribution to the Indian theatre. The trophy is accompanied by a citation and a cash price of Rs 25000.

  • He has appeared in many popular Marathi TV serials like Bhairoba (2010), Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta (2012), Chala Hawa Yeu Dya (2015), and Kahe Diya Pardes (2016).

    Mohan Joshi in Kahe Diya Pardes (2016)

  • He has also acted in many Hindi TV serials. Some of his Hindi TV serials are Jamuniya (201), Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein (2010), and Daadi Amma Daadi Amma Maan Jao (2020).

    Mohan Joshi in Daadi Amma Daadi Amma Maan Jao (2020)

  • In an interview, when he was asked about working in Bollywood, he said,

I’ve stopped working in Hindi films. Bollywood is full of relatives today. Too many novices are acting in Hindi films. There are so many groups and camps. There is no place there for actors like me who do not belong to any group. Besides, these days the hero also plays the villain’s role, so there is no work for us. I’ve acted in many Bhojpuri films. I find the language extremely sweet, and enjoy working in Bhojpuri films.”

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Do You Know?

Do you know Mohan Joshi once worked as a truck driver for 8 years before becoming an actor?

Yes, after completing his graduation, he started his own transport company and worked as a truck driver for almost eight years before shutting it down after an accident.

Do you know Mohan Joshi has performed in over 8,000 stage shows?

Yes, he has performed in more than 8,000 stage shows and 30 theatre plays, including the famous 'Kuryat Sada Tingalam' which he acted in over 1,000 times.

Do you know Mohan Joshi won a National Award for his role in the Marathi film Gharabaher?

Yes, in 1999, he received a special mention at the National Awards for his performance in Gharabaher.

Do you know Mohan Joshi was the President of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad?

Yes, he was appointed in 2003, left in 2011, and was re-elected in 2013, but resigned after a controversy in 2013.

Do you know Mohan Joshi has acted in over 70 Marathi films?

Yes, he has appeared in more than 70 Marathi films, including notable ones like Sawat Majhi Ladki, Tu Tithe Mee, and Mulshi Pattern.