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Mohan Joshi
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema), Marathi Cinema, Television, and Theatre
- FromBangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India
- Based inPune & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age81 years
- Active1980s–Present
- Updated
Mohan Joshi – Biography
Mohan Joshi – Full Information
- Full Name: Mohan Sirish Joshi
- Popular Name: Mohan Joshi
- Nickname: Mohan, Mojo
- Profession: Actor, Theatre Artist, Television Personality
- Known For: Celebrated performances as powerful antagonists and versatile character roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema, notably in Gangaajal, Mrityudand, Gharabaher, Vaastav: The Reality, Yeshwant, and long-running stage plays like Kuryat Sada Tingalam.
- Date of Birth: September 4, 1945
- Age: 81 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka, India
- Hometown: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Pune & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Marathi & Hindi Cinema Veteran
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) approx.
- Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper / White
Family Member Name
- Father: Sirish Joshi (Former Indian Army personnel)
- Mother: Maher Joshi
- Siblings: Two brothers
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Jyoti Joshi
- Children: Rohan Joshi (Son)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Local Schooling in Pune, Maharashtra
- College / University: Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Pune
- Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1983 | Feature film debut as an antagonist in the Marathi classic Ek Daav Bhutacha |
| 1993 | Starred in the commercial hit comedy-drama film Savat Mazi Ladki |
| 1997 | Won acclaim as the ruthless villain Tirpat Singh in Prakash Jha’s Mrityudand |
| 1997 | Notable supporting performance as Salim Shaikh alongside Nana Patekar in Yeshwant |
| 1998 | Critical praise for lead performance as Nanasaheb Date in Tu Tithe Mee |
| 1999 | Earned a National Film Award Special Mention for lead role in Gharabaher |
| 1999 | Played pivotal Home Minister Babbanrao Kadam in crime blockbuster Vaastav: The Reality |
| 2003 | Iconic performance as the corrupt politician Sadhu Yadav in Prakash Jha’s Gangaajal |
| 2015 | Portrayed spiritual saint Swami Samarth in the hit spiritual drama Deool Band |
| 2018 | Lead acclaimed performance as Tatya in the Marathi film Pushpak Vimaan |
| 2018 | Featured role in the critically acclaimed Marathi crime drama Mulshi Pattern |
| 2024 | Honored with the prestigious Zee Natya Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1997 | Screen Award | Best Villain | Mrityudand | Won |
| 1998 | Maharashtra State Film Award | Best Actor | Tu Tithe Mee | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Awards | Special Mention (Feature Film) | Gharabaher | Won |
| 1999 | Maharashtra State Film Award | Best Actor | Gharabaher | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards Hindi | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Gangaajal | Nominated |
| 2004 | Screen Award | Best Villain | Gangaajal | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Supporting Actor | Deool Band | Nominated |
| 2024 | Zee Natya Gaurav Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Outstanding Contribution to Theatre | Won |
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About Mohan Joshi
What is Mohan Joshi's most famous Bollywood role?
He is most widely acclaimed for playing the corrupt and menacing politician Sadhu Yadav in Prakash Jha's hit crime drama Gangaajal (2003) and Tirpat Singh in Mrityudand (1997).
For which film did Mohan Joshi win a National Film Award?
He won a National Film Award (Special Mention) at the 47th National Film Awards for his performance as a corrupt politician in the Marathi feature film Gharabaher (1999).
What landmark play made Mohan Joshi famous in Marathi theatre?
He gained widespread theatre fame through the comedy-drama play Kuryat Sada Tingalam, which was staged over 1,000 times.
Where did Mohan Joshi complete his education?
He completed his schooling in Pune and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) in Pune.
In which industries has Mohan Joshi predominantly worked?
He has spent over four decades acting prominently across Marathi cinema, Bollywood (Hindi cinema), commercial television serials, and Marathi experimental and mainstream theatre.
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