Manoj Joshi is an Indian actor, theatre artist, and director. |
He received the Padma Shri award in 2018 for his contribution to acting. |
His family is from Adpodara Village in North Gujarat. |
In his childhood, he aspired to be a painter and showed an interest in art. |
Manoj started performing in school plays at a young age. |
He moved to Mumbai for studies but struggled academically in class 8 and 9. |
During college, he attended painting and theatre classes. |
Manoj wrote a Marathi play called ‘Karma’ while in college. |
He worked as a cashier before moving into the field of acting. |
Manoj later worked in theatre groups with renowned artists. |
His acting career includes various Gujarati plays. |
He directed and starred in the acclaimed Hindi play ‘Chanakya’. |
Manoj has appeared in several Hindi TV serials and Marathi TV shows. |
He has played supporting roles in multiple Hindi films. |
Manoj acted in the film ‘Jogger’s Park’ in 2003. |
Known for his comic roles in Hindi movies, he has played diverse characters. |
He has acted in a few Marathi films alongside his Hindi film career. |
Manoj has appeared in Hindi short films and Gujarati movies. |
He became a member of ICCR in 2016 and has been involved in cultural exchanges. |
His diverse acting career includes roles in Malayalam and Hindi films. |
Manoj has translated a famous Marathi play into Gujarati. |
He held positions in entertainment industry organizations. |
In his free time, he enjoys music and watching TV. |
Manoj supports NGOs focused on helping Leprosy patients and tribal students. |
In 2021, one of his tweets sparked controversy. |
In 2022, he criticized Air India's services and participated in BJP political campaigns. |