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Jitendra Joshi
Active Marathi Cinema, Hindi Cinema & OTT Web Series
- FromPune, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age48 years
- Active2001–Present
- Updated
Jitendra Joshi – Biography
Jitendra Joshi – Full Information
- Full Name: Jitendra Joshi
- Popular Name: Jitendra Joshi
- Nickname: Jitu
- Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Television Host, Producer
- Known For: Sacred Games (as Constable Katekar), Tukaram, Duniyadari, Ventilator, Godavari
- Date of Birth: 27 January 1978
- Age: 48 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Lyricist, Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 76 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: (Late)
- Mother: Shakuntala Joshi
- Siblings: N/A
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Mitali Joshi (m. 2009)
- Children: Reva Joshi (Daughter)
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in Pune, Maharashtra
- College: Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s Polytechnic, Thane | D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune
- Qualification: Diploma in Polytechnic / Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2001 | Started his television acting career with the acclaimed Marathi drama series Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre. |
| 2003 | Made his Hindi feature film debut in the comedy-drama Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye. |
| 2005 | Written the viral hit song “Kombadi Palali” for Jatra, which was later remade as the Bollywood chartbuster “Chikni Chameli”. |
| 2012 | Delivered a career-defining performance playing saint-poet Sant Tukaram Maharaj in the biographical drama Tukaram. |
| 2013 | Portrayed the iconic antagonist Sainath Dedgaonkar (Sai) in the blockbuster Marathi film Duniyadari. |
| 2016 | Earned widespread acclaim for his lead role as Prasanna Kamerkar in Priyanka Chopra’s produced film Ventilator. |
| 2018 | Gained nationwide popularity playing the beloved Constable Katekar in Netflix’s original series Sacred Games. |
| 2021 | Co-founded Blue Drop Films and won the Best Actor Award at the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for Godavari. |
| 2024 | Starred in prominent Hindi thriller projects including Ulajh and Agni. |
| 2026 | Played Pant in the epic historical drama Raja Shivaji alongside Riteish Deshmukh, while headlining Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2012 | Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) | Best Actor | Tukaram | Won |
| 2021 | International Film Festival of India (IFFI) | Best Actor Award (Male) | Godavari | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Film (Producer) | Godavari | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actor (Critics) | Godavari | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Supporting Actor | Naal 2 | Won |
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Actor (Critics) | Ghaath | Won |
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About Jitendra Joshi
What is Jitendra Joshi's most famous Hindi web series role?
He gained massive nationwide acclaim for his portrayal of the loyal and endearing Constable Katekar in Netflix's hit original crime thriller series Sacred Games (2018).
Did Jitendra Joshi write the original song for "Chikni Chameli"?
Yes. He penned the lyrics for the iconic Marathi song "Kombadi Palali" from the movie Jatra (2005), which was later adapted in Hindi as "Chikni Chameli" in Agneepath.
Which international award did he win for "Godavari"?
He won the prestigious Silver Peacock for Best Actor (Male) at the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2021 for his soulful performance as Nishikant Deshmukh in Godavari.
Who is his wife?
He is married to Mitali Joshi, whom he wed in August 2009. The couple has a daughter named Reva Joshi.
What are his major film releases in 2026?
In 2026, he stars as Pant in Riteish Deshmukh's epic historical action drama Raja Shivaji, alongside prominent roles in Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam and Toaster.
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