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{{Short description|Indian theater, film and television actress}}
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{{Infobox person
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| occupation = [[Actress]]
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| yearsactive= 1972–present
| spouse = Subhash Joshi
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'''Suhasini Joshi''',<ref name=Interview>{{cite web |url=http://www.thaneweb.com/interviews/142_suhas_joshi.asp |title=Interview |publisher=Thaneweb.com |access-date=24 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710020904/http://www.thaneweb.com/interviews/142_suhas_joshi.asp |archive-date=10 July 2012 }}</ref> popularly known by her screen name '''Suhas Joshi''', is a Marathi theater, [[Marathi cinema|film]] and television actress. She is also seen in many [[Bollywood]] films.<ref>[http://www.veethi.com/india-people/suhas_joshi-profile-2852-14.htm Suhas Joshi]</ref>

==Career==
Joshi was attracted to the field of acting from her college days where she acted in few plays. Noticing her interest in it, she did a 3-year diploma course in acting from [[National School of Drama]],<ref>{{cite book |title=Profiles in creativity |publisher=[[University of Michigan]] |author=Upadhyay, Madhusoodhan Narasimhacharya |year=2008 |page=194 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qitlAAAAMAAJ&q=Suhas+Joshi}}</ref> Delhi where she was trained by noted theater director [[Ebrahim Alkazi]].<ref name=Interview/>

Joshi started her career in 1972 with the Marathi play ''Barrister''. Directed by [[Vijaya Mehta]], the play was written by [[Jaywant Dalvi]] based on his previously published novel ''Andharachya Parambya''. Joshi played the role of Radha in this play where the lead title role of Barrister was played by [[Vikram Gokhale]]. Later on, Joshi starred in various other plays. Her notable plays include [[Sai Paranjpye]]'s ''Sakkhe Shejari'' and [[Vijay Tendulkar]]'s ''Kanyadaan''. Her role in ''Kanyadaan'' was opposite veteran actor [[Shriram Lagoo|Dr. Shriram Lagoo]]. The play was produced by the Marathi unit of the organization [[Indian National Theatre]]. Directed by [[Sadashiv Amrapurkar]], who also played a role in the play, the drama performed more than 200 shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myetheatre.com/frames/int.htm |title=Indian National Theatre - Drama Section |access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref> Later, Joshi co-starred with Lagoo on various plays like ''Agnipankha'', ''Natasamraat'' and ''Ekach Pyaala''.

Joshi also performed the [[Monologue]] play ''Smriti Chitre'' which is based on the autobiography of [[Lakshmibai Tilak]], wife of [[Reverend]] [[Narayan Waman Tilak]].<ref>[http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/interviews/sushama_deshpande_suhas_joshi.asp Smrutichitre ]</ref> The play follows Lakshmibai's journey from a [[Hindu]]-[[Brahmin]] woman to her adopting [[Christianity]] in her husband's footsteps. The autobiography is considered as one of the masterpieces of Marathi literature and has also been translated to English as "I Follow After".<ref>{{cite book |title=I Follow After: An Autobiography |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |author=[[Lakshmibai Tilak]], E. Josephine Inkster |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tnoXKgAACAAJ&q=A+Follow+After+by+lakshmibai+Tilak |year=1998 |pages=353 |isbn=0195647440}}</ref> Being a monologue, Joshi has worked out 3-4 different voices, including that of males. The play had previously been played by Kusumtai.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/interviews/sushama_deshpande_suhas_joshi.asp |title=Interview with Sushma Deshpande and Suhas Joshi |access-date=24 December 2012 |author=Bhave, Pushpa}}</ref>

Joshi has also worked in various Bollywood film. Some of her notable works were in commercially successful film like ''[[Tezaab]]'' (1988), ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' (1989) and ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]'' (2000). She has also acted in Marathi films like ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]'' (1998) and ''[[Saatchya Aat Gharat]]'' (2004). For her work in ''Tu Tithe Mee'', Joshi has received various awards and has been widely appreciated. Produced by [[Smita Talwalkar]] and directed by [[Sanjay Surkar]], the film was adjudged as the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi|Best Feature Film in Marathi]] at the [[46th National Film Awards]]. In their official citation, the jury also appreciated Joshi's and her co-star [[Mohan Joshi]]'s works by quoting "Beautiful performance by Mohan Joshi and Suhas Joshi are the highlights of the film."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/46_nff_1999.pdf |title=46th National Film Awards |publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]] |access-date=24 December 2012 }}</ref>

Apart from her wide long theater and films career, Joshi was also seen in Marathi as well as Hindi television shows. As of 2012, she is seen in the Hindi TV show ''[[Khamoshiyaan]]'' that airs on [[Star Plus]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/khamoshiyaan-gets-some-more-names |title=Khamoshiyaan gets some more names |publisher=Telly Chakkar |date=4 May 2012 |access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Joshi has done her [[Bachelor of Arts]] from the [[University of Pune]] in the subjects [[Philosophy]], [[Psychology]] and [[Sanskrit]] language. She is also trained in [[classical music]] and has given four examinations (''Madhyama'') of [[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]].<ref name=Interview/> She is married to Subhash Joshi, who is also a theater artist.

==Selected filmography==
===Films===
{{quote box |width=33em |align=right |quote="I am completely satisfied about my roles and love acting in dramas. But I am not fully satisfied with my roles in films except ''Tu Tithe Mee'' as I did not got any challenging role in serials or films."<ref name=Interview/> |source=—Joshi speaking about her acting career.}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Kaalchakra]]''|| || Hindi
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Tezaab]]'' || Mohini's mother || Hindi
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Chandni (film)|Chandni]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Daddy (1989 film)|Daddy]]'' || Mrs. Kantaprasad || Hindi
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Love (1991 film)|Love]]'' || Prithvi's mother || Hindi
|-
| 1992 || ''Saatwan Aasman'' || Suraj's mother || Hindi
|-
|1992 || ''[[Nishpaap]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Aaj Kie Aurat]]'' || Mrs. Verma || Hindi
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]'' || || Hindi
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Aatank Hi Aatank]]'' || Mrs. Aslam Pathan || Hindi
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]'' || Mrs. Dinanath || Hindi
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Aazmayish]]'' || Mrs. Khanna || Hindi
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Papa Kehte Hai]]'' || Mrs. Gandhi || Hindi
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai]]'' || Principal || Hindi
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Tu Tithe Mee]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Josh (2000 film)|Josh]]'' || Rahul's mom || Hindi
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Aśoka (film)|Asoka]]'' || Kalinga Senate Member || Hindi
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Hum Ho Gaye Aapke]]'' || Mohan's Mother || Hindi
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Paanch]]'' || Magistrate || Hindi
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Saatchya Aat Gharat]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Balgandharva (film)|Balgandharva]]'' || Narayan's mother || Marathi
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Premasathi Coming Suun]]'' || [[Adinath Kothare]] as Aditya's Aaji|| Marathi
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Bogda (film)|Bogda]]'' || Maai || Marathi
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 3]]'' || Aaji || Marathi
|-
|2021|| ''[[Jhimma]]'' || ||Marathi<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/hemant-dhomes-multi-starrer-jhimma-to-release-on-april-23rd/articleshow/81343242.cms|title=Hemant Dhome's multi starrer 'Jhimma' to release on April 23rd|date=5 March 2021|access-date=30 March 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|}

===Theater===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Marathi plays
! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
| ''Barrister'' || Radha ||
|-
| ''Gharoghari'' || ||
|-
| ''Doctor Tumhi Suddha'' || ||
|-
| ''Natasamrat'' || ||
|-
| ''Agnipankh'' || ||
|-
| ''Ekach Pyala'' || ||
|-
| ''Kanyadaan'' || ||
|-
| ''Sakkhe Shejari'' || ||
|-
| ''Anandi Gopal'' || ||
|-
| ''Prema Tuza Ranga Kasa'' || ||
|-
| ''Smriti Chitre'' || [[Lakshmibai Tilak]] || [[Monologue]]
|-
| ''Katha'' || Maltibai ||
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Channel
|-
| 1999 || ''Prapancha'' || Pramila || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]]
|-
|1999-2000
|''[[Abhalmaya]]''
|
|Marathi
|
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Ek Packet Umeed]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/prime-shuffle-imagine |title=Prime shuffle on Imagine |publisher=Telly Chakkar |date=6 September 2008 |access-date=24 December 2012}}</ref> || Bakuben || Hindi || [[NDTV Imagine]]
|-
| 2009–2010 || ''Agnihotra'' || Prabhamami || Marathi || [[STAR Pravah]]
|-
| 2010–2012 || ''Kunku'' ||krishnaatya || Marathi || Zee Marathi
|-
| 2012–2013 || ''[[Khamoshiyaan]]'' ||aaji || Hindi || [[Star Plus]]
|-
|}

==Awards==
For her performance in the film ''Tu Tithe Mee'', Joshi was presented with [[Filmfare Award]] in the Best Actress in Marathi film category.<ref name=Interview/> For the same film and in the same category, she also received the [[Screen Award]] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |title=Award Winners |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |access-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991022044355/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |archive-date=22 October 1999}}</ref> In 2011, Joshi also received a "Ganga-Jamuna Award" for her works in the Marathi theater. The award is presented jointly by [[Thane Municipal Corporation]] and [[P Sawalaram]] Smriti Samiti (PSSS).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/35/20111214201112141437006701115868/Litt%C3%A9rateur-Vishwas-Patil-felicitated-with-P-Sawalaram-Award.html |title=Littérateur Vishwas Patil felicitated with P Sawalaram Award |newspaper=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date=14 December 2011 |access-date=24 December 2012 |author=Dr. Mandpe, Asha |location=Mumbai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130129085346/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/35/20111214201112141437006701115868/Litt%C3%A9rateur-Vishwas-Patil-felicitated-with-P-Sawalaram-Award.html |archive-date=29 January 2013 }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1069439}}

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