Manoj Joshi
Manoj N. Joshi (born 3 September 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).
Acted in
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
2025
Match Fixing - The Nation At Stake
2024
The Signature
2024
as Doctor
Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktaai
2024
The UP Files
2024
as Abhay Singh
Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra
2024
as Ravindra Pandya
Hamare Baarah
2024
as Senior Lawyer
Madgaon Express
2024
as Willy Bartender
Six Nine Five
2024
Anari is backk
2023
Shastry Viruddh Shastry
2023
as Jitesh Mehta
Darranchhoo
2023
Mystery of Tattoo
2023
Dream Girl 2
2023
as Jaipal Srivastav
Ajmer 92
2023
Jaggu Ani Juliet
2023
Hume Toh Loot Liya
2023
Gunchakkar
2023
as Rajesh Ahire
Love You Loktantra
2022
Pralhad
2022
as Zeb Khan
Jaadugar
2022
as Jaadugar Chhabra
Samrat Prithviraj
2022
Dehati Disco
2022
The Conversion
2022
Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen
2022
as Kumarpal
Waah Zindagi
2021
as Jagat Shah
Babloo Bachelor
2021
as Babloo's Uncle
Rashmi Rocket
2021
as Ramnik Bhai
Hungama 2
2021
Coolie No. 1
2020
as Manager
Beehad Ka Baghi
2020
Mister Kalaakar
2019
Made In China
2019
as Vhinde Bhai
Laal Batti
2019
Chasani
2019
as Raminklal
Jhootha Kahin Ka
2019
as Mr. Mehta
PM Narendra Modi
2019
as Amit Shah
Odiyan
2018
as Muthappan
I.M.A Gujju
2018
as Ramesh Shah
Kaashi in Search of Ganga
2018
as Kaashi's Lawyer
Loveyatri
2018
as Natthu Kaka
Lamboo Rastoo
2018
as Dilip Mahajan
Natsamrat
2018
as Madhav
Aavuj Reshe
2018
Fera Feri Hera Feri
2018
as Hasmukhlal Jobanputra
Kshitij: A Horizon
2017
as Raghu Sahukar
Dashakriya
2017
Judwaa 2
2017
as Alex's Mama
Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay
2017
Tamburo
2017
as Kirit Bhai
Love You Family
2017
as Dhiren Devani
F.A.T.H.E.R.S.
2017
as Shrivastava
Bhouri
2016
Thai Jashe!
2016
as Chandrakantbhai Joshi
Sanam Re
2016
as Mr. Handu
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015
as Bhandari
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
2015
as Mr. Bhandari
Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
2015
as Deepika's Father
I Love NY
2015
as Randhir's Friend (Cameo Appearance)
Chor Bazaari
2015
Runh: The Debt
2015
Dolly Ki Doli
2015
as Dubeyji / Major SK Singh
A Prayer for Rain
2014
as Dr. Chandra
Spark
2014
Bey Yaar
2014
as Y.B. Gandhi
Hasee Toh Phasee
2014
as Devesh Solank
Narbachi Wadi
2013
as Rangarao Khot / Malhari Khot
Ranbhoomi
2013
Policegiri
2013
as Javeed Shiekh
Bin Phere Free Me Tere
2013
Dabangg 2
2012
as Shopkeeper (Special Appearance)
Khiladi 786
2012
as Champaklal
Ata Pata Lapatta
2012
as Jagrut Jaganath
Ajintha
2012
as Nizam
Always Kabhi Kabhi
2011
as Police Inspector
Ready
2011
as Bharat Kapoor
Angel
2011
as Rohan
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
2011
as Waiter at Restaurant (Special Appearance)
Rajkaran
2011
Kushti
2010
Hello Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain
2010
as Lachhmidas
Billu
2009
as Damodar Dubey
Chal Chala Chal
2009
as Uttam Upadhyay
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008
as Chirag Rane
Mr. Black Mr. White
2008
as Tulsi
Bhool Bhulaiyaa
2007
as Badrinarayan 'Badri' Chaturvedi
Buddha Mar Gaya
2007
as ACP Ashwani Khandekar
Guru
2007
as Ghanshyam Bhai
Bhagam Bhag
2006
as Manubhai Gandhi
Vivah
2006
as Bhagatji
Golmaal – Fun Unlimited
2006
as College Dean
Phir Hera Pheri
2006
as Kachra Seth
Chup Chup Ke
2006
as Pooja's Father
Garam Masala
2005
as Nageshwar Kapoor
Kyon Ki...
2005
as Security Officer
Page 3
2005
as Bosco
Shikhar
2005
as Amrit Patil
Hulchul
2004
as Vakil
Dhoom
2004
as Shekhar
Aan: Men at Work
2004
as Manik Rao
Jaago
2004
Hungama
2003
as Inspector Anand Waghmare
Satta
2003
as Uddhav Pawar
Devdas
2002
as Dwijdas Mukherjee
Kehta Hai Dil
2002
as Mayor Bhandari
Chandni Bar
2001
as Chandrakant Bhau
First Kill
1999
Sarfarosh
1999
as SI Bajju
C.I.D.
1998
C.I.D.
1998
as Mahesh
C.I.D.
1998
as Drug dealer
C.I.D.
1998
as Dr. Kanu
Woh
1998
as Amit (1998)
Love in the Time of Malaria
1992
