Manoj Joshi (born 1965) is an India film and television actor. Joshi began his career in Marathi theatre, also putting up performances in Gujarati and Hindi theatre. He has also acted in over 60 films since 1998, many of his roles being comedic.

His earliest well known serials include Chanakya, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka, Rau (Marathi), Sangdil, Kabhi Souten Kabhi Saheli, Khichdi (Occasional), Mura Raska Mai La (Marathi). This was followed by film roles in Sarfarosh (SI Bajju) alongside his brother who played the well known Bala Thakur in the film. Joshi’s break came as a comedian in the priyadarshan flick Hungama which was followed by Hulchul, Dhoom, Bhagam Bhag, Phir Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Billo Barber. Manoj Joshi is also in the Star Plus series Gulaal

Films Done By Manoj Joshi

1999 Sarfarosh Sub-Inspector Bajju Hindi
2000 Aaghaaz as assistant of Danny Mendoza, Johnny’s younger brother
2001 Jaaneman Jaaneman Belji Bhai
2001 Chandni Bar Chandrakant Bhau
2002 Devdas Dwijdas Mukherjee
2003 Satta Uddhav Pawar
2003 Hungama Sub-Inspector Waghmare
2003 Jogger’s Park Tariq Ahmed Hindi/English
2004 Aan: Men at Work Manik Rao Hindi
2004 Dhoom ACP Shekhar Kamal
2004 Jaago Advocate Satya Prakash Satwani
2004 Hulchul Lawyer
2005 Page 3 Bosco
2005 Shikhar Amrit Patil
2005 Kyon Ki P.K. Narayan (A Security Guard)
2005 Garam Masala Nageshwar
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Kachara Seth
2006 Chup Chup Ke Pooja’s father
2006 Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Harichandra Ramchandra Mirchindani “Harami”
2006 Vivah Bhagat Ji (Matchmaker of Prem and Poonam)
2006 Bhagam Bhag Manubhai Gandhi
2006 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Rasikbhai Galgalia
2007 Traffic Signal Sailash Jha
2007 Guru Ghanshyam Bhai
2007 Bhool Bhulaiyaa Badrinath Chaturvedi
2008 Mere Baap Pehle Aap Chirag Rane
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam Police Inspector Patil
2009 Billu Damodar Dubey
2008 Khallballi KK
2009 De Dana Dan Brij Mohan Oberoi
2010 Maniben.com Bhadresh Bhai
2010 Kushti
2010 Khatta Meetha Trigun Fatak
2011 Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji Waiter
2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Loha Singh
2011 Ready Bharat Kapoor
2011 Fakt Ladh Mhana Marathi
2011 The Opportunist The Opportunist Hindi
2012 Khiladi 786 Champaklal Hindi
2012 Dabangg 2 Shopkeeper Hindi
2012 Gola Berij Story teller Marathi
2012 Bharatiya Prime Minister Marathi
2013 Chaloo Chief Minister Hindi
2013 Policegiri Javeed Shiekh Hindi
2013 Wake Up India Hindi
2013 Narbachi Wadi Double Role Marathi
2014 Mr Joe B. Carvalho Commissioner Pandey Hindi
2014 Hasee Toh Phasee Devesh Solanki Hindi
2014 Bey Yaar Y. B. Gandhi Gujarati
2014 Spark Hindi
2015 Dolly Ki Doli Duby Ji Hindi
2015 I Love New Year Randhir’s friend Hindi
2015 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon Deepika’s father Hindi
2015 Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Mr. Bhandari/Advocate of Pritampur Estate Hindi
2016 Sanam Re Akash’s Boss Hindi
2016 Thai Jashe! Chandrakantbhai Joshi Gujarati
2016 Ghayal Once Again Minister Hindi
2017 Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay Hasmukhlal Mehta Gujarati
2017 Judwaa 2 Alex’s Mama Hindi
2017 Tamburo Kirit Bhai Gujarati
2017 Dashakriya Marathi National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2018 Odiyan Mootha Manickan (Muthappan) Malayalam
2018 Loveyatri Nattu Kaka Hindi
2018 Fera Feri Hera Feri Hasmukhlal Jobanputra Gujarati
2018 Kaashi in Search of Ganga Kaashi’s Lawyer Hindi
2018 Natsamrat Gujarati
2018 I.M.A. Gujju Ramesh Shah Gujarati
2019 Ram Ki Janmbhoomi Pandit Sadanand Shashtri Hindi
2019 Waah Zindagi Jagat Shah Hindi
2019 PM Narendra Modi Amit Shah Hindi
2019 Made in China Vhinde Bhai Hindi
2019 Chasni – Mithash Zindagi Ni Gujarati

Television serials Done By Manoj Joshi

1989 Rau Bajirao Peshwa Marathi Historical
1990 Chanakya Shriyak, Son of Shaktar Hindi
1998 Woh Amit Hindi
1998 X Zone Hindi
1999 Aabhaalmaya Sharad Joshi Marathi
1999–2002 Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka Abhay Purshottam Nanavati Hindi
2000 Your Honour
2001 Jaaneman Jaaneman Hindi
2002 Khichdi Hindi
2002 Kehta Hai Dil Mayor Sahab Hindi Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role
2004–2005 Yeh Meri Life Hai Rasik Mehta Hindi
2006 Kasamh Se Nishikant Dixit (Cameo) (Dead) Hindi
2010-2011 Zindagi Ka Har Rang…Gulaal Motabha Hindi
2015 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Chanakya Hindi ITA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2015–2016 Honar Sun Me Hya Gharchi Ramakant Gokhale Marathi
2018–present Mangalam Dangalam Sanjeev Saklecha Hindi
2020 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Advocate Shaktimaan Jhaveri Hindi

Awards Received By Manoj Joshi

Padma Shree Award on 69th Republic Day, 2018
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor 2017 · Dashakriya
Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role 2003 · Kehta Hai Dil
ITA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2016 · Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre – Acting 2016