Manoj Joshi Age, Wiki and Bio

Manoj Joshi

Quick Info

ProfessionTheatre Artist, Actor, Film & Theatre Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/09/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceGoregaon, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Full nameManoj N Joshi

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

BAMithibai College of Arts, Mumbai
DiplomaSir J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
EthnicityGujarati
Food HabitVegetarian
Address202, Koteshwar Darshan, Hanuman Cross Road, Vile Parle (East) Mumbai 400057

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/03/1988

Family

FatherNavneet Joshi (Sanskrit vidvaan, kirtankara, and astrologer)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherRajesh Joshi, Actor (younger; died in 1998)
Sisters2 (Names Not Known)
SpouseCharu Joshi (owns a theatre production company)
Children
SonDharmaj Joshi (actor) and Rudra Joshi
DaughterNone

Career

Debut
Film (Gujarati)Hun Hunshi Hunshilal (1990) in a supporting role (made by National Film Development Corporation of India)
Film (Hindi)Sarfarosh (1999) as sub-inspector Bajju
Film (Marathi)Fakt Ladh Mhana (2011) as Veer Dhwal
TV (Marathi)Rau (1990) as Bajirao
TV (Hindi)Chanakya (1991; DD National) as Shriyak
Awards
  • 1990: Best Actor by Abhiyaan Natyaspardha for the Hindi theatre play Chanakya
  • 1997: Best Actor by Maharashtra State Vyavasayik Gujarati Natyaspardha for Gujarati theatre play Gandhi Virudh Gandhi
  • 2009: Best Actor in Negative Role in Serial (Hindi) Kehta Hai Dil by Indian Tele Awards
  • 2010: Gujarat Sangeet Natak Kala Akademy Gaurav Award for theatre by the Government of Gujarat
  • 2014: Sabarkatha Ratna Awards by the Government of Gujarat
  • 2015: Best Supporting Actor, Critic Gold Award for the Hindi serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat by ABP News
  • 2015: Impact Markers Awards on Television by ITV
  • 2015: Chhatrapati Award by Hindi Bhashi EktaParishad, Rajasthani Sewa Samiti and Brahman Parishad
  • 2015: Lifetime Achievement Award by Glorious Gujarat, New Jersey, USA
  • 2015: Sangeet Natak Kala Akademi Award for contribution to the theatre
  • 2015: An honour to present the play Chanakya at Indian Parliament
  • 2016: National Award for the Marathi film Dashakriya
  • 2016: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre
  • 2018: Padma Shri for his work in the field of art-acting
  • 2021: ABP Asmita Award

Favourites

ActorAmitabh Bachchan
Playwright(s)Mahesh Elkunchwar, Madhu Rye
FilmThe Silence of the Lambs (1991)
SingerLata Mangeshkar
WriterP L Deshpande
FoodKhaman Dhokla, Kadhi, Sukhandi

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.