Mohan Joshi (born 14 June 1952) is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.

Mohan Joshi
Born (1952-07-12) 12 July 1952 (age 71)
Alma materBrihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
OccupationActor
Spouse
Jyoti Joshi
(m. 1969)
[1]

Career

edit

Joshi 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

edit

He is married to Jyoti Joshi who he met in Pune.[1]

Filmography

edit

Films

edit
YearTitleRoleLanguageRefs
1983Ek Daav BhutachaMarathi
1987Khatyal Sasu Nathal SunMajor Prakash Pandre
1988Nashibvan
Ek Gadi Baaki AnadiDinanath Pradhan
1991BalidaanSadanand "Master" Kulkarni
1992Hach Sunbaicha Bhau
Jeevlaga
JaagrutiOm Prakash SharmaHindi
1993Sarech SajjanMarathi
Savat Mazi LadkiDr. Madhukar Hirve (Madhu)
Aapli Manse
BhookampDaya PatilHindi
1994ElaanBaba Khan
AnthACP Kulkarni
Gopi KishanSawant
ZaalimJaikaal
1995AndolanDalvi
GaddaarMr.Gujral
Hulchul
Hum DonoShreechand
GundarajRajbahadur Alias Baba Saheb
The GamblerKarianna
HaqeeqatJagpati Bhavani Singh
1996HimmatTabu's Father Brij Mohan
Ek Tha RajaBaba
Papi GudiaRagahvan, Tantrik Channi guru
ShastraRana
MafiaDCP Bapat
BhishmaRana Saheb
KrishnaBhujang Rao
RangbaazCommissioner Mathur
1997Salma Pe Dil Aa GayaSardar Angara Khan
YeshwantSalim Shaikh
MrityudandTirpat Singh
LohaLukka
BhaiGanesh
IshqMadam Jindal Kajol's Uncle
1998Do NumbriSharma
Phool Bane PattharMinister Garibdas Singh
Purani Kabar
Vinashak – DestroyerA.C.P. Amar
2001: Do Hazaar EkPolice Commissioner Malik
AakroshColonel Chavan
Tu Tithe MeeMarathi
SalaakhenAdvocate Ashok PradhanHindi
Humse Badhkar KaunJabbar
Major SaabParshuram Bihari
BaroodCommissioner Gaur
GundaPote
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
1999LadhaiAppasahebMarathi
Hai Kaun WohTantrikHindi
Sikandar Sadak KaChawla, Criminal Lawyer
Daag: The FirePurshotam Jalan
Kahani Kismat Ki
Lal BaadshahLawyer
AarzooRajpal
RajajiPratap Singh
Hogi Pyaar Ki JeetThakur Gajendra Singh
Haseena Maan JaayegiPrem Nath
Munnibai
VaastavBabbanrao Kadam (Home Minister)
GharabaherAnnasahebMarathi
2000Chehron Ke PeecheHindi
Apradhi KouPrincipal Dhawan
Rahasya
Daku Ramkali
KrodhAdvocate Verma
BaaghiAssistant Commissioner of Police
Daaku Dilruba
BichhooKiran's father
Kunwara
Daku Ganga Jamuna
Daku Kali Bhawani
Beti No. 1Raghuveer Yadav
2001Rupa Rani Ramkali
2002MaseehaDCP Shrivastav
2003Not Only Mrs. RautAdvocate Dada Vishnu DandavateMarathi
Khanjar : The KnifeKumarHindi
Shiva Ka Insaaf
GangaajalSadhu Yadav
TadaShankar
ZameenBrigadier Malik
BaghbanKhuber Desai, Hotel Owner
2004Police Force: An Inside StoryACP Pratap Bhosale
Garv: Pride and HonourAdvocate Kulkarni
2005Mr. Prime MinisterRaja Sahab
2006Yanda Kartavya AaheManager PhatakMarathi
2007Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada
Mukkam Post London
Janam Janam Ke SaathBhojpuri
2008Doghat Tisra Aata Sagla VisraMarathi
2009Mata Ekvira Navsala PavliSarpanch
Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila
Be Dune Sade CharAnant Kitturkar
AgnidivyaAnandrao Desai
Lagli PaijRamakant Kelkar
2010DebuGadge Maharaj
2012SahebBhujangrao PatilMarathi
Mokla Shwas
Dum Asel Tar
Yedyanchi Jatra
2014Love U Crazy Girl
2015Deool BandSwami Samarth
Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar
Aawhan
Black HomeHindi
ShasanMarathi
Phera
The Justice and The BastardsHindi
2016VrundavanMarathi
2017Yeh Hai IndiaMinisterHindi
HameerJashwantGujarati
TabadalaBhojpuri
2018Pushpak VimaanTatyaMarathi
Mulshi PatternSakha[12]
Ani... Dr. Kashinath GhanekarBhalji Pendharkar
201966 Sadashiv
2022Goshta Eka PaithanichiKarandikar
DharmaveerSameer's father
Sarsenapati HambirraoAurangzeb
2023Aalay Mazya Rashila[13]
Saath Sobat[14]
Chhapa KataShanaya's grandfather[15]
2024Chhatrapati SambhajiAnnaji[16]
Sangharsh Yodha Manoj Jarange PatilRaosaheb Jarange[17]

Television

edit

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
YearTitleRolePlatform
2019M.O.M. - Mission Over MarsSharad GokhaleALTBalaji and ZEE5
2022RaanBaazaarSayaji PatilPlanet Marathi

Awards

edit
National Film Awards

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
  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "46th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  5. ^ a b "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  6. ^ Gumaste, Sukirt D. (7 September 2009). "A common desire". Pune: DNA. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Mritydand -- The Death Sentence (1997)". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  8. ^ Joshi, Namrata (8 September 2003). "Gangaajal". Outlook India. Archived from the original on 25 January 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "'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.
  15. ^ "मकरंद अनासपुरेचा नवीन चित्रपट ; 'छापा काटा' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Loksatta (in Marathi). 26 November 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  16. ^ Information, Film (2 February 2024). "'CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 2 February, 2024 – Film Information". Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  17. ^ "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.
edit