Published 12:03 IST, January 29th 2021

Sharman Joshi's father & veteran theatre artist Arvind Joshi passes away at 84

Gujarati theatre veteran Arvind Joshi and father of 'Rang De Basanti' actor Sharman Joshi, passed away at Nanavati Hospital in Bombay on January 29.

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Gujarati atre veteran Arvind Joshi and far of Rang De Basanti actor Sharman Joshi, passed away in morning at Nanavati Hospital in Bombay on January 29, 2021, as reported by Komal Nahta's Film Information. He was 84 years old. reason for his passing away has t yet been revealed by family or his team. actor is survived by his wife and two children, Sharman Joshi and Mansi Joshi Roy. Mansi is married to well-kwn actor Rohit Roy. Arvind Joshi was bror-in-law of actor Sarita Joshi and uncle of actor Ketki Dave.

Arvind Joshi's death

Arvind Joshi was kwn more for his work on Gujarati st than in films. He made his acting debut with film Chundadi Chokha that released in year 1961. film was directed by Ratilal Hemchand Punatar and starred Manher Desai, Nirupa Roy in lead roles. actor has also acted in several films such as Sholay, Apmaan Ki Aag, Zunz Tujhi Majhi, Pyaar Ka Toofan, Ittefaq, Kharidar, Thikana, Chhota Aadmi, Uddhar, Naam and much more. He was also assistant director for film Ittefaq.

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actor was last seen in film Jagat Jogini Maa Khodiyar that released in year 2006. film was directed by Amar Solanki and also starred Dhruv Joshi, Sati Joshi in lead roles. film revolves around cow-herd Mamaniya Charan who lives in Gardhana vill of Gujarat with his wife. Although y have been married for 10 years, y have t been able to conceive and are thus, both shunned and ridiculed by entire group, with exception of Maharaj Adiraj, a friend of Mamaniya. actor is often lauded by fans and audience for his acting skills in various films. 

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About his son Sharman Joshi

Born to Arvind Joshi, Sharman Joshi made his Bollywood debut with 1999 National Award-winning film, Godmor, and got his first lead role in N Chandra's Style in 2001. Joshi has been employed in Bollywood for more than two decades. Some of his popular films include Rang De Basanti, Golmaal, 3 Idiots, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, and many more. Apart from films, actor also ventured into television serials like Gubbare, Standing Boy: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Baarish and many more.

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12:03 IST, January 29th 2021