Pallavi Joshi

Biography

Pallavi Joshi was born into a family of stage actors in Mumbai. She began her acting career at the tender age of four with a minor role in the Hindi film Naag Mere Sathi (1973). Over the years, she became a prominent child artist, featuring in films like Aadmi Sadak Ka (1977) and Dada (1979), where she portrayed a blind child who reforms a notorious gangster.

Joshi's filmography spans Hindi, Marathi, and regional cinema. She gained recognition for her performances in parallel cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, with notable films such as:

Rihaee (1988)

Woh Chokri (1992), for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award

The Making of the Mahatma (1995), where she portrayed Kasturba Gandhi

She also appeared in commercial films like Andha Yudh (1988), earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and Saudagar (1991).

Television and Hosting

In addition to her film career, Joshi has made significant contributions to Indian television. She gained popularity with her roles in Doordarshan shows such as:

Talaash (1992)

Aarohan (1996–1997)

Justujoo (2002–2004)

She also hosted the popular music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi L'il Champs on Zee Marathi.

Recent Work and Collaborations

In recent years, Joshi has collaborated closely with her husband, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri. She co-produced and starred in his films The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022), both of which earned her National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress.

Personal Life

Pallavi Joshi married filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri in 1997, and the couple has two children. She is also the sister of child actor Master Alankar Joshi.