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Manoj Joshi

Manoj Joshi

Actor · Born September 3, 1965 (61) · Adpodra, Gujarat, India

Manoj Joshi 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. His father is Navneet Joshi, and his younger brother was late actor Rajesh Joshi (d. 1998). Manoj Joshi hails from Adapodara Village, Near from Himatnagar City, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat.

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Born
September 3, 1965 (61)
From
Adpodra, Gujarat, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 129 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 4% in 30 days

What are Manoj Joshi's films like?

Across their 37 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy21 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 21st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Morality
23%
Power
14%
Self
11%
Survival
5%
Society
4%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love14 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception11 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship8 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 37 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 25 · Serious 5 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 18 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 15 · Charged 11 · Intense 11

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 16 · Shifting 18 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 19

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 21 · Relentless 7

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 24 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 33 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 9 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 9
Threshold guardian
2 of 9
Herald
2 of 9
Shadow
1 of 9
Ally
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
18
Tense
17
Absurd
14
Romantic
11
Melancholic
8
Other
30

How their films linger

Feel-good23 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun20 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy21
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Manoj Joshi's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 28 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Manoj Joshi's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

129 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Haiwaan(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Tavvai(2026)

    as Awadhesh Singh

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Bhooth Bangla(2026)

    as Govind Maharaj

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Godaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Mukesh Chacha Ji

  • The Return of the Army Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Sanghavi and Sons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Goti Lo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Sant Dnyaneshwaranchi Muktaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Match Fixing - The Nation At Stake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Zabt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sarthi

  • The Signature (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Doctor

  • The UP Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Abhay Singh

  • Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Ravindra Pandya

  • Hamare Baarah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Senior Lawyer

  • Six Nine Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Anari is backk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Shastry Viruddh Shastry(2023)

    as Jitesh Mehta

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Darranchhoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Mystery of Tattoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Dream Girl 2(2023)

    as Jaipal Srivastav

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Ajmer 92 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Jaggu Ani Juliet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Hume Toh Loot Liya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Gunchakkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Rajesh Ahire

  • Love You Loktantra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Pralhad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Zeb Khan

  • Swaraj - Bharat ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 75 episodes · as Narrator/Sutradhar

  • Jaadugar(2022)

    as Jaadugar Chhabra

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Samrat Prithviraj(2022)

    as Saudagar

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Dehati Disco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Nayika Devi: The Warrior Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Kumarpal

  • The Conversion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Waah Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Jagat Shah

  • Babloo Bachelor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Babloo's Uncle

  • Rashmi Rocket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Ramnik Bhai

  • Hungama 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Coolie No. 1(2020)

    as Manager

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Beehad Ka Baghi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Mister Kalaakar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Made in China(2019)

    as Vhinde Bhai

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Laal Batti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Chasani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Raminklal

  • Jhootha Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Mr. Mehta

  • PM Narendra Modi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Amit Shah

  • Odiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Muthappan

  • I.M.A Gujju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Ramesh Shah

  • Kaashi in Search of Ganga(2018)

    as Kaashi's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Love Yatri(2018)

    as Natthu Kaka

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Lamboo Rastoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Dilip Mahajan

  • Natsamrat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Madhav

  • Aavuj Reshe(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Fera Feri Hera Feri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Hasmukhlal Jobanputra

  • Kshitij: A Horizon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Raghu Sahukar

  • Dashakriya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Judwaa 2(2017)

    as Alex's Mama

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Tamburo(2017)

    as Kirit Bhai

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Love You Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Dhiren Devani

  • F.A.T.H.E.R.S. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 9 episodes · as Shrivastava

  • Bhouri(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Thai Jashe! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Chandrakantbhai Joshi

  • Sanam Re (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mr. Handu

  • Prem Ratan Dhan Payo(2015)

    as Bhandari

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon(2015)

    as Deepika's Father

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • I Love NY (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Randhir's Friend (Cameo Appearance)

  • Chor Bazaari(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Runh: The Debt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Dolly Ki Doli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Dubeyji / Major SK Singh

  • Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain(2014)

    as Dr. Chandra

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Spark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Bey Yaar(2014)

    as Y.B. Gandhi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hasee Toh Phasee(2014)

    as Devesh Solank

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • A Rainy Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Narbachi Wadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Rangarao Khot / Malhari Khot

  • Ranbhoomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Policegiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Javeed Shiekh

  • Bin Phere Free Me Tere(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pooja Kiven Aa(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wake Up India(2013)

    as Politician

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dabangg 2(2012)

    as Shopkeeper (Special Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Khiladi 786(2012)

    as Champaklal

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Ata Pata Lapatta(2012)

    as Jagrut Jaganath

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Ajintha(2012)

    as Nizam

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Will You Marry Me(2012)

    as Anjali's father

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Always Kabhi Kabhi(2011)

    as Police Inspector

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Bin Bulaye Baraati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Loha Singh

  • Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Bharat Kapoor

  • Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Rohan

  • Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji(2011)

    as Waiter at Restaurant (Special Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Rajkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Kushti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Hello Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Lachhmidas

  • De Dana Dan(2009)

    as Brijmohan Oberoi

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Billu(2009)

    as Damodar Dubey

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Chal Chala Chal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Uttam Upadhyay

  • Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Mere Baap Pehle Aap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Chirag Rane

  • Mr. White Mr. Black(2008)

    as Tulsi

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2007)

    as Badrinarayan 'Badri' Chaturvedi

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Buddha Mar Gaya(2007)

    as ACP Ashwani Khandekar

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Guru(2007)

    as Ghanshyam Bhai

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Bhagam Bhag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Manubhai Gandhi

  • Vivah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Bhagatji

  • Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as College Dean

  • Chup Chup Ke(2006)

    as Pooja's Father

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Phir Hera Pheri(2006)

    as Kachra Seth

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rasikbhai Galgalia

  • Hota Hai Dil Pyaar Mein Paagal(2006)

    as Boss

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Garam Masala(2005)

    as Nageshwar Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Kyon Ki... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Security Officer

  • Koi Aap Sa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Pratap Rehan

  • Page 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bosco

  • Shikhar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Amrit Patil

  • Hulchul(2004)

    as Vakil

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Dhoom(2004)

    as Shekhar

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Aan: Men at Work(2004)

    as Manik Rao

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Jaago (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Hungama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Inspector Anand Waghmare

  • Satta(2003)

    as Uddhav Pawar

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Devdas(2002)

    as Dwijdas Mukherjee

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Kehta Hai Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 144 episodes · as Mayor Bhandari

  • Chandni Bar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Chandrakant Bhau

  • First Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Sarfarosh(1999)

    as SI Bajju

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • C.I.D.(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Kanu · as Drug dealer · as Mahesh · as Ranjan

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Woh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 52 episodes · as Amit (1998)

  • Love in the Time of Malaria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Awasthi Vs Awasthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Hera Pheri 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 126 titles, 124 of them dated from 1992 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)

$53M worldwide

Highest rated

Bey Yaar (2014)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Devdas (2002)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19922026

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting126 of 126: 126 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score50th

By decade

1990s5 · acting2000s29 · acting2010s52 · acting2020s38 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 35 roles
990914

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Manoj Joshi's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 47; across their 37 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Approval · how many liked their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 37

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 48 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive12
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Coolie No. 1 (2020)

99th percentile spread · 66% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bey Yaar (2014)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 29 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Manoj Joshi's work okay for kids?

Across up to 12 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and profanity run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles11–43 · median 27 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity12 titles4–45 · median 23 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles2–56 · median 15 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles10–71 · median 43 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles3–58 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Manoj Joshi work with?

People who share at least 2 of Manoj Joshi's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Paresh Rawal shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles