# Manoj Joshi (actor)

Manoj N. Joshi (born 14 December 1965) is an Indian actor known for working in film, stage and television. He has also acted in over 70 films since 1998, many of his roles being comic roles. Joshi is the recipient of several awards including a National Film Award. In 2018, Joshi was awarded with the Padma Shri. He is the vice-president of the Bombay Art Society.
After graduating from Sir J. J. School of Arts, he began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre.
He acted in TV series including Chanakya, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Mura Raska Mai La (Marathi). He debuted in Sarfarosh (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played Bala Thakur in the film. His other works include the film Hungama followed by Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag, Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Billu. He played the role of Chanakya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. Joshi is popularly known for playing Kachra Seth in Phir Hera Pheri (2006).

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sub-Inspector Bajju | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | as assistant of Danny Mendoza, Johnny's younger brother | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Jaaneman Jaaneman | Belji Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Chandrakant Bhau | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Ab Ke Baras | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Devdas | Dwijdas Mukherjee | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Satta | Uddhav Pawar | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Hungama | Sub-Inspector Anand Waghmare | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Jogger's Park | Tariq Ahmed | Hindi/English | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Manik Rao | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Dhoom | Shekhar Kamal | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Jaago | Advocate Satya Prakash Satwani | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Advocate Namdev Mishra | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Bosco | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Shikhar | Amrit Patil | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | P.K. Narayan (A Security Guard) | Hindi |
| 2005 | Garam Masala | Nageshwar | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Kachra Seth | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Pooja's father | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Harichandra Ramchandra Mirchindani "Harami" | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Vivah | Bhagat Ji (Matchmaker of Prem and Poonam) | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Manubhai Gandhi | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Rasikbhai Galgalia | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Sailash Jha | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Guru | Ghanshyam Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Badrinath Chaturvedi | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Chirag Rane | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Police Inspector Patil | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Khallballi | KK | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Billu | Damodar Dubey | Hindi | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Brij Mohan Oberoi | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Maniben.com | Bhadresh Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Kushti | | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Trigun Fatak | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Waiter | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Loha Singh | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Ready | Bharat Kapoor | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Fakt Ladh Mhana | | Marathi | |
| 2011 | The Opportunist | The Opportunist | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Champaklal | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Shopkeeper | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Story teller | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Bharatiya | Prime Minister | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Chaloo | Chief Minister | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Javeed Shiekh | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Wake Up India | | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Narbachi Wadi | Double Role | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Mr Joe B. Carvalho | Commissioner Pandey | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Devesh Solanki | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Bey Yaar | Y. B. Gandhi | Gujarati | |
| 2014 | Spark | | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Duby Ji | Hindi | |
| 2015 | I Love New Year | Randhir's friend | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Deepika's father | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Mr. Bhandari/Advocate of Pritampur Estate | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Sanam Re | Akash's Boss | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Thai Jashe! | Chandrakantbhai Joshi | Gujarati | |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Minister | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | Hasmukhlal Mehta | Gujarati | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Alex's Mama | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Tamburo | Kirit Bhai | Gujarati | |
| 2017 | Dashakriya | | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Mootha Manickan (Muthappan) | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Loveyatri | Nattu Kaka | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Fera Feri Hera Feri | Hasmukhlal Jobanputra | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | Kaashi in Search of Ganga | Kaashi's Lawyer | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Natsamrat | | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | I.M.A. Gujju | Ramesh Shah | Gujarati | |
| 2019 | Ram Ki Janmabhoomi | Pandit Sadanand Shashtri | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Waah Zindagi | Jagat Shah | Hindi | |
| 2019 | PM Narendra Modi | Amit Shah | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Made in China | Vhinde Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Chasani | | Gujarati | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Manager | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Manasvit G. Bajaj | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Ramnik Virah Chibber | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Jessu Jordaar | | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Petipack | Abhimanyu's Father | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen | | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Jaadugar | Magician Chhabra | Hindi | Netflix film |
| 2022 | Love You Loktantra | | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Dehati Disco | | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Gunchakkar | DSP Rajesh Ahire | Hindi | Short film on Amazon miniTV |
| 2023 | Hume Toh Loot Liya | Hasmukh | Hindi | MX Player film |
| 2023 | Nava Pappa | Kanu Dharad | Gujarati | |
| 2023 | Jaggu Ani Juliet | | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Non Stop Dhamaal | Amar | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Dream Girl 2 | Jaipal Srivastav | Hindi |
| 2023 | Mystery of the Tattoo | | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Darran Chhoo | | Hindi | |
| 2024 | 695 | | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Janma Runn | Anna | Marathi | |
| 2024 | The UP Files | | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra | Ravindra Pandya | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Match Fixing | | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Sanghavi and Sons | Navneet Rai Sanghavi | Gujarati |

## Television serials

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1991 | Chanakya | Shriyak, Son of Shaktar | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Woh | Amit | Hindi | |
| 1998 | X Zone | | Hindi | |
| 1999-2003 | Aabhalmaya | Sharad Joshi | Marathi | |
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Abhay Purshottam Nanavati | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Aahat | Jay | Hindi | Season 1 Episode 218 and 219 |
| 2000 | Your Honour | | | |
| 2001 | Jaaneman Jaaneman | | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Khichdi | | Hindi | |
| 2002–2005 | Kehta Hai Dil | Mayor Bhandari | Hindi | |
| 2004–2005 | Yeh Meri Life Hai | Rasik Mehta | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Nishikant Dixit | Hindi | |
| 2010–2011 | Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal | Motabha | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Chanakya | Hindi | |
| 2014–2016 | Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi | Ramakant Gokhale | Marathi | |
| 2018–2019 | Mangalam Dangalam | Sanjeev Saklecha | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Advocate Shaktimaan Jhaveri | Hindi | |
| 2022–2024 | Swaraj: Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram ki Samagra Gatha | Narrator | Hindi | |

## Personal life

His father was Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother Rajesh Joshi was an actor too. Rajesh died in 1998. Joshi hails from Adpodara village near Himatnagar in north Gujarat.
Joshi suffered a stroke while filming Devdas with Sanjay Leela Bhansali due to which he lost his vision and was bedridden for a year and a half.

## Awards

* Padma Shree Award on 69th Republic Day, 2018
* 64th National Film Awards
* National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Dashakriya.
* Indian Telly Award For Best Anchor in serial Swaraj
* In 2024, he served as member of the feature film jury of the Panorama section at the 55th International Film Festival of India.