Mohan Joshi
Indian film, television and theatre actor
Mohan Joshi (born 12 July 1953) is an Indian film, television theatre actor. He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri films. He is recipient of a National Film Award, five Maharashtra State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards Marathi.
01Career
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.
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. 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." He won his only National Film Awards till now for the 1999 Marathi film Gharabaher as a Special Mention (Feature Film) "for his wonderfully controlled performance of a corrupt politician" at the 47th National Film Awards. In 2009, he played the lead role of Gadge Maharaj, a social reformer and saint from Maharashtra, in the film Debu.
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. 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. He has also worked in Bhojpuri films.
Joshi stepped in the Hindi television industry through the show Jamuniya in 2010 that aired on Imagine TV.
Joshi was president of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad from 2003 to 2011 and then re-elected in 2013 to at present.
02Personal life
He is married to Jyoti Joshi in 1975 whom he met in Pune.
03Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ek Daav Bhutacha | Villain | Marathi | |
| 1987 | Khatyal Sasu Nathal Sun | Major Prakash Pandre | ||
| 1988 | Nashibwan | Ramchandra Khare | ||
| Ek Gadi Baaki Anadi | Dinanath Pradhan | |||
| 1991 | Balidaan | Sadanand "Master" Kulkarni | ||
| Bandalbaaz | Pradhan | |||
| 1992 | Hach Sunbaicha Bhau | Pundalik | ||
| Jiwlaga | Resham's father | |||
| Jaagruti | Om Prakash Sharma | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Sarech Sajjan | Vishwasrao | Marathi | |
| Savat Mazi Ladki | Dr. Madhukar Hirve (Madhu) | |||
| Aapli Manse | Raghunath's father | |||
| Char Divas Sasuche | Deshmukh | |||
| 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 | Shobhraj's friend | |||
| 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 | |||
| Masoom | Barood | |||
| Loha | Lukka | |||
| Bhai | Ganesh | |||
| Suraj | Neelkanth | |||
| Ishq | Madam Jindal Kajol's Uncle | |||
| 1998 | Do Numbri | Sharma | ||
| Phool Bane Patthar | Minister Garibdas Singh | |||
| Purani Kabar | Mohan | |||
| Vinashak, Destroyer | A.C.P. Amar Agnihotri | |||
| 2001: Do Hazaar Ek | Police Commissioner Malik | |||
| Aakrosh | Colonel Chavan | |||
| Tu Tithe Mee | Nanasaheb Date | Marathi | ||
| Salaakhen | Advocate Ashok Pradhan | Hindi | ||
| Humse Badhkar Kaun | Jabbar | |||
| Major Saab | Parshuram Bihari | |||
| Barood | Commissioner Gaur | |||
| Gunda | Pote | |||
| Sar Utha Ke Jiyo | Trikaal Singh | |||
| 1999 | Ladhai | Appasaheb | Marathi | |
| Hai Kaun Woh | Tantrik | Hindi | ||
| Sikandar Sadak Ka | Chawla, Criminal Lawyer | |||
| Daag: The Fire | Purshotam Jalan | |||
| Kahani Kismat Ki | Manoj | |||
| Lal Baadshah | Lawyer | |||
| Lohpurush | Bhola Pandey | |||
| Aarzoo | Rajpal | |||
| Rajaji | Pratap Singh | |||
| Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet | Thakur Gajendra Singh | |||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Prem Nath | |||
| Munnibai | Daku Mahakal | |||
| Vaastav | Babbanrao Kadam (Home Minister) | |||
| Gharabaher | Annasaheb | Marathi | ||
| Aai Thor Tujhe Upkar | Maheshrao | |||
| Nirmala Macchindra Kamble | Yashwantrao Desai | |||
| Ladhai | Appasaheb | |||
| Bayko Aali Badloon | Yamraj | |||
| 2000 | Chehron Ke Peeche | Saley | Hindi | |
| Apradhi Kou | Principal Dhawan | |||
| Rahasya | Mohan | |||
| Daku Ramkali | Dhanraj | |||
| Krodh | Advocate Verma | |||
| Baaghi | Assistant Commissioner of Police | |||
| Daaku Dilruba | Thakur Jaagir Singh | |||
| Bichhoo | Kiran's father | |||
| Kunwara | Manmohan Singh | |||
| Daku Ganga Jamuna | Daku Jwala Singh | |||
| Daku Kali Bhawani | Daku | |||
| Beti No. 1 | Raghuveer Yadav | |||
| Nidaan | Dr. Dhawan | Marathi | ||
| 2001 | Rupa Rani Ramkali | Daku Gujjar Singh | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Maseeha | DCP Shrivastav | ||
| 2003 | Not Only Mrs. Raut | Advocate Dada Vishnu Dandavate | Marathi | |
| Khanjar : The Knife | Kumar | Hindi | ||
| Shiva Ka Insaaf | Amit | |||
| 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 | Minister Trikaal | |||
| Suvasinichi Hi Satwa Pariksha | Dadasaheb Kulkarni | Marathi | ||
| 2005 | Mr. Prime Minister | Raja Sahab | Hindi | |
| Dhamkee | Chaturbhuj Pratap Singh | |||
| Sarivar Sari | Baba | Marathi | ||
| 2006 | Yanda Kartavya Aahe | Manager Phatak | ||
| Sail | Prof. Ratnakar | |||
| 2007 | Tula Shikvin Changlach Dhada | Film Director | ||
| Mukkam Post London | Omkar Hamparvar | |||
| Mumbaicha Shahane | Deshmukh | |||
| Janam Janam Ke Saath | Babu | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2008 | Doghat Tisra Aata Sagla Visra | Balwant Kadu Patil | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Mata Ekvira Navsala Pavli | Sarpanch | ||
| Tukya Tukavila Nagya Nachvila | Priest | |||
| Be Dune Sade Char | Anant Kitturkar | |||
| Agnidivya | Anandrao Desai | |||
| Lagli Paij | Ramakant Kelkar | |||
| Vairi Mangalsutracha | Aamdar Kale Patil | |||
| Kartavya | Krishnakant Godbole | |||
| 2010 | Debu | Gadge Maharaj | ||
| Haapus | Appa | |||
| Irada Pakka | Adhya 's father | |||
| Kon Aahe Re Tikde | Shinde | |||
| Tata Birla Ani Laila | Kolhe | |||
| Agnipariksha | Aabasaheb | |||
| 2011 | Dhava Dhav | Gabbar | ||
| Ashi Fasli Nanachi Tang | Nana Joshi | |||
| Mamachya Rashila Bhacha | Jagu Patil | |||
| 2012 | Saheb | Bhujangrao Patil | ||
| Mokala Shwas | Unnamed | Cameo appearance | ||
| Dum Asel Tar | Raosaheb | |||
| Yedyanchi Jatra | Bhangade Patil | |||
| 2013 | Rangkarmi | Dwarakanath Kambli | ||
| 2014 | Love U Crazy Girl | Khushi 's Dad | ||
| Cappucino | Shashikant | |||
| 2015 | Deool Band | Swami Samarth | ||
| Dhurandhar Bhatawdekar | Bhatwadekar | |||
| Aawhan | Home Minister | |||
| Bugadi Maazi Sandli Ga | Suryakant | |||
| Black Home | Khalnayak | Hindi | ||
| Shasan | Minister | Marathi | ||
| Phera | Mohanrao | |||
| The Justice and The Bastards | Unnamed | Hindi | ||
| 2016 | Vrundavan | Krish 's father | Marathi | |
| Mr. & Mrs. Sadachari | Shiva's Father | |||
| Kiran Kulkarni vs Kiran Kulkarni | Kiran's Father | |||
| Jaundya Na Balasaheb | Annasaheb | |||
| 2017 | Fugay | Deshmukh | ||
| Yeh Hai India | Minister | Hindi | ||
| Hameer | Jashwant | Gujarati | ||
| Tabadala | Suryakant's Father | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2018 | Pushpak Vimaan | Tatya | Marathi | |
| Mulshi Pattern | Sakha Patil | |||
| Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar | Bhalji Pendharkar | |||
| 2019 | 66 Sadashiv | Shrikhande | ||
| Berij Vajabaki | Chiplunkar Sir | |||
| Dome | Dhaku Patil | |||
| 2020 | Miss U Miss | Dinkarrao Mohite | ||
| 2022 | Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Karandikar | ||
| Dharmaveer | Sameer's father | |||
| Sarsenapati Hambirrao | Aurangzeb | |||
| Har Har Mahadev | Dhondiba | |||
| Goshta Eka Paithanichi | Karandikar | |||
| Rashtra | Prem Kumar | |||
| 2023 | Aalay Mazya Rashila | Col Pathak | ||
| Saath Sobat | Dr. Bhagwan Raje | |||
| Chhapa Kata | Shanaya's grandfather | |||
| Duvidha | Aabasaheb Karve | Short film | ||
| 2024 | Bebasi | Tatysaheb Joglekar | Short film | |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji | Annaji | |||
| Sangharsh Yodha Manoj Jarange Patil | Raosaheb Jarange | |||
| 2025 | Badass Ravi Kumar | Minister | Hindi | |
| Smart Sunbai | Resort Manager | Marathi | ||
| 2026 | Deool Band 2 | Swami Samarth | ||
| Viral Girls | Nange Patil | |||
| TBA | Abhaya † | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Do Aur Do Paanch | Radha's husband | |
| 2006 | Oon Paaus | Gowardhan | |
| 2008-2010 | Agnihotra | Chintamani Agnihotri | |
| 2009 | Krupasindhu | Samarth | Episodic role |
| 2012 | Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta | Shripad Kale | |
| 2013 | Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta | Dattaram Newale | |
| Gunda Purush Dev | Family Head | ||
| 2016 | Kahe Diya Pardes | Madhusudan Sawant | |
| 2019 | Jeev Zala Yedapisa | Yashwant Lashkare | |
| 2020-2021 | Aggabai Sasubai | Dattatray Kulkarni | |
| 2021 | Aggabai Sunbai | ||
| 2021-2022 | Majhi Tujhi Reshimgath | Jagannath Chaudhari | |
| 2022 | Sant Gajanan Shegaviche | Swami Samarth |
Theatre
- 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
- Rayagadala jeva jag yete
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars | Sharad Gokhale | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 |
| 2022 | RaanBaazaar | Sayaji Patil | Planet Marathi |
04Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | |||
| 1999 | Special Mention | Gharabaher | Won |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | |||
| 1996 | Best Actor | Raosaheb | Won |
| 1999 | Best Special Actor | Gharabaher | Won |
| 2005 | Best Supporting Actor | Sarivar Sari | Won |
| 2010 | Best Comedian | Be Dune Sadechar | Won |
| 2013 | Best Special Actor | Rangkarmi | Won |
| Filmfare Awards Marathi | |||
| 1997 | Best Actor | Raosaheb | Won |
| 1998 | Best Actor | Tu Tithe Mee | Won |
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | Deool Band | Nominated |
| Zee Marathi Utsav Natyancha Awards | |||
| 2021 | Zee Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award | Overall Contribution in Marathi cinema & television | Won |
Sources and credits
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