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My Take
Manoj Joshi is exactly the kind of performer I admire, a true character actor who moves fluidly between stage, film, and television. With over seventy films since 1998, many of them comic turns, he has become one of Indian cinema's most dependable supporting players. The 2017 National Film Award and the Padma Shri the following year confirm what audiences already knew. I have always believed a great supporting actor can quietly steal a film, and Joshi fits that mold perfectly. That he also serves as vice-president of the Bombay Art Society hints at a depth of culture behind the craft, which deepens my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Manoj Joshi
- Name (Japanese)
- マノイ・ジジョシ
- Reading
- まのい・じじょし
- Born
- December 14, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat, India
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Manoj Joshi born?
Born December 14, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Manoj Joshi from?
Manoj Joshi is from Sabarkantha Lok Sabha constituency, Gujarat, India.
What does Manoj Joshi do?
Manoj Joshi works as comedian, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.