Manoj Joshi biography
Manoj Joshi is an Indian actor, born on 14 December 1965 in Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency.
Manoj Joshi's screen career began in 1991 with Chanakya, playing Shriyak, Son of Shaktar.
Manoj Joshi has appeared in 124 films and 17 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Bhooth Bangla (2026), Tavvai (2026), Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) (2026).
Honours include National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Born
- 14 December 1965 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency
- Work
- Comedian, Film actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1991 to present
- Awards
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Manoj Joshi filmography
124 films and 17 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla | Govind Maharaj | Hindi | |
| 2026 | Tavvai | Maharaj | Hindi | |
| 2026 | Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) | Ugrasena | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktai | Brahmeshwar Shastri | Marathi | |
| 2025 | Sanghavi and Sons | Navneet Rai Sanghavi | Gujarati | |
| 2025 | Match Fixing | Pervez Musharraf | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Goti Lo | Nilkanthray Mehta - Dadaji | Gujarati | |
| 2024 | The UP Files | Abhay Singh | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Janma Runn | Anna | Marathi | |
| 2024 | Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra | Ravindra Pandya | Hindi | |
| 2024 | 695 | Advocate | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Shastry Virudh Shastry | Hindi | ||
| 2023 | Dream Girl 2 | Jaipal Srivastav | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Ajmer 92 | Hindi | ||
| 2023 | Non Stop Dhamaal | Amar | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Nava Pappa | Kanu Dharad | Gujarati | |
| 2023 | Mystery of the Tattoo | Dr. Mark | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Lai Jhakaas | Vishwasrao | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Khela Hobe | Bacchu Lal | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Jaggu Ani Juliet | Juliet's father | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Hume Toh Loot Liya | Hasmukh | Hindi | MX Player film |
| 2023 | Gunchakkar | DSP Rajesh Ahire | Hindi | Short film on Amazon miniTV |
| 2023 | Darran Chhoo | Manav's father | Hindi | |
| 2023 | BhauBali | Bhau Awalaskar | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Jaadugar | Magician Chhabra | Hindi | Netflix film |
Show all 124 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dehati Disco | Mahant | Hindi | |
| 2022 | Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen | Kumarpal | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Petipack | Abhimanyu's Father | Gujarati | |
| 2022 | Love You Loktantra | CM Tyagi | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Babloo Bachelor | Phopa | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Rashmi Rocket | Ramnik Virah Chibber | Hindi | |
| 2021 | Jessu Jordaar | Paresh Bhai | Gujarati | |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | Manasvit G. Bajaj | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Zol Zaal | Balwant Patil | Marathi | |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | Manager | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Jhootha Kahin Ka | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | PM Narendra Modi | Amit Shah | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Waah Zindagi | Jagat Shah | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Ram Ki Janmabhoomi | Pandit Sadanand Shashtri | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Made in China | Vhinde Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Chasani | Ramniklal | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | Odiyan | Mootha Manickan (Muthappan) | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Natsamrat | Madhav | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | Mantr | Shridhar Pant | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Truckbhar Swapna | Makhijani | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Loveyatri | Nattu Kaka | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Kaashi in Search of Ganga | Kaashi's Lawyer | Hindi | |
| 2018 | I.M.A. Gujju | Ramesh Shah | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | Fera Feri Hera Feri | Hasmukhlal Jobanputra | Gujarati | |
| 2018 | Bhonsle | Dhobi | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Tamburo | Kirit Bhai | Gujarati | |
| 2017 | Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay | Hasmukhlal Mehta | Gujarati | |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Alex's Mama | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Dashakriya | Keshav Bhat | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Thai Jashe! | Chandrakantbhai Joshi | Gujarati | |
| 2016 | Sanam Re | Akash's Boss | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Lord Of Shingnapur | Rohit's father | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Minister | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Deepika's father | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Runh | Transgender | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | Mr. Bhandari/Advocate of Pritampur Estate | Hindi | |
| 2015 | I Love New Year | Randhir's friend | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Duby Ji | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Bin Phere Free Me Ttere | Sunita's father | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Bey Yaar | Y. B. Gandhi | Gujarati | |
| 2014 | Yellow | Shekhar | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Spark | Anupama's father | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Mr Joe B. Carvalho | Commissioner Pandey | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | Devesh Solanki | Hindi | |
| 2013 | We Are On! Houn Jau Dya | Gujarathi | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Wake Up India | Politician | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Javeed Shiekh | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Narbachi Wadi | Rangrao Khot/ Malhar Khot | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Chaloo | Chief Minister | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Lavu Ka Laath | Manoj | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | Champaklal | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Gola Berij | Story teller | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | Baniya | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Bharatiya | Prime Minister | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Aaghaat | Dr. Seth | Marathi | |
| 2011 | The Opportunist | The Opportunist | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Ready | Bharat Kapoor | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Fakt Ladh Mhana | Veer Dhawal | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Waiter | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Loha Singh | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Balgandharva | Seth Laxmichand Narayan | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Hello! Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Maniben.com | Bhadresh Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Kushti | Kripashankar | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha | Trigun Fatak | Hindi | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Brij Mohan Oberoi | Hindi | |
| 2009 | Billu | Damodar Dubey | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Badrinath Chaturvedi | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Mr. White Mr. Black | Tulsi | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Chirag J. Rane | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Police Inspector Patil | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Khallbali | KK | Hindi | |
| 2008 | EMI: Liya Hai Toh Chukana Padega | Prem Prakash Patel | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Guru | Ghanshyam Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Sailash Jha | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Buddha Mar Gaya | ACP Khandekar | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Kachra Seth | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Manubhai Gandhi | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Vivah | Bhagat Ji (Matchmaker of Prem and Poonam) | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Rasikbhai Galgalia | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Harishchandra Ramchandra Mirchandani "Harami" | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Pooja's father | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Shikhar | Amrit Patil | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Bosco | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | P.K. Narayan (A Security Guard) | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Garam Masala | Nageshwar | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Advocate Namdev Mishra | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Jaago | Advocate Satya Prakash Satwani | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Dhoom | Shekhar Kamal | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Manik Rao | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Satta | Uddhav Pawar | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Jogger's Park | Tariq Ahmed | Hindi/English | |
| 2003 | Hungama | Sub-Inspector Anand Waghmare | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Devdas | Dwijdas Mukherjee | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Ab Ke Baras | Raghuvir Singh | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Jaaneman Jaaneman | Belji Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Chandrakant Bhau | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Aaghaaz | as assistant of Danny Mendoza, Johnny's younger brother | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Sub-Inspector Bajju | Hindi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Swaraj: Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram ki Samagra Gatha | Narrator | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Advocate Shaktimaan Jhaveri | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Mangalam Dangalam | Sanjeev Saklecha | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat | Chanakya | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Honar Soon Mi Hya Gharchi | Ramakant Gokhale | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Zindagi Ka Har Rang...Gulaal | Motabha | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Nishikant Dixit | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Yeh Meri Life Hai | Rasik Mehta | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Khichdi | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Mayor Bhandari | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Your Honour | |||
| 2000 | Aahat | Jay | Hindi | Season 1 Episode 218 and 219 |
| 1999 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Abhay Purshottam Nanavati | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Aabhalmaya | Sharad Joshi | Marathi | |
| 1998 | X Zone | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Woh | Amit | Hindi | |
| 1991 | Chanakya | Shriyak, Son of Shaktar | Hindi |