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	''' Vinayak Joshi''' is an Indian film, television, web-series and theatre actor, Winner of best director in Thespo8. Former [[Radio jockey]], Former Head of Digital communication at Flipkart, host of Saregamapa season 6, lead host of IPL 2019 in [[Starsports]] Kannada. He has been a host in more than 1000 live events across 20 countries.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms \|title=Dancers steal the show at this college \|work=Times of India \|access-date=4 January 2019 \|archive-date=9 January 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109170915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms \|url-status=live }}</ref> Currently he is the Head of production at Cult.fit and an independent film maker. He recently acted, directed, produced and wrote a web-series called ''[[Joshelay]]''. It features more than 28 stories of differently abled talents. First ever motivational web-series in India. It has collectively made a million views on YouTube leaving the viewers motivated. <ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725\|title=Vinayak Joshi crossing borders with Kannada - Entertainment - DNA\|last=L\|first=Shruti\|date=27 January 2012\|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]\|access-date=27 November 2012\|archive-date=3 April 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403032255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm\|title=Metro Plus Bangalore : Kannada's own voice\|last=R\|first=SHILPA SEBASTIAN\|date=27 December 2008\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=27 November 2012\|archive-date=7 November 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107214306/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm\|url-status=dead}}</ref>		''' Vinayak Joshi''' is an Indian film, television, web-series and theatre actor, Winner of best director in Thespo8. Former [[Radio jockey]], Former Head of Digital communication at Flipkart, host of Saregamapa season 6, lead host of IPL 2019 in [[Starsports]] Kannada. He has been a host in more than 1000 live events across 20 countries.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms \|title=Dancers steal the show at this college \|work=Times of India \|access-date=4 January 2019 \|archive-date=9 January 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109170915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms \|url-status=live }}</ref> Currently he is the Head of production at Cult.fit and an independent film maker. He recently acted, directed, produced and wrote a web-series called ''[[Joshelay]]''. It features more than 28 stories of differently abled talents. First ever motivational web-series in India. It has collectively made a million views on YouTube leaving the viewers motivated. <ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725\|title=Vinayak Joshi crossing borders with Kannada - Entertainment - DNA\|last=L\|first=Shruti\|date=27 January 2012\|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]\|access-date=27 November 2012\|archive-date=3 April 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403032255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm\|title=Metro Plus Bangalore : Kannada's own voice\|last=R\|first=SHILPA SEBASTIAN\|date=27 December 2008\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|access-date=27 November 2012\|archive-date=7 November 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107214306/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	He was born on 25 August 1987, Bangalore. His ancestral roots trace back to [[Dharwad district]].		He was born on 25 August 1987, Bangalore. His ancestral roots trace back to [[Dharwad district]].

	He started as a child artiste from the 1996 Superhit movie ''[[Nammoora Mandara Hoove]]'', by [[Sunil Kumar Desai]], starring [[Shivrajkumar]], [[Ramesh Aravind\|Ramesh]] and [[Prema (actress, born 1977)\|Prema]]. Before his radio career, he had been acting in the Kannada industry since he was 7 years old.		He started as a child artiste from the 1996 Superhit movie ''[[Nammoora Mandara Hoove]]'',<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2013/may/06/After-65-films-Vinayak-plays-the-lead-474752.html}}</ref> by [[Sunil Kumar Desai]], starring [[Shivrajkumar]], [[Ramesh Aravind\|Ramesh]] and [[Prema (actress, born 1977)\|Prema]]. Before his radio career, he had been acting in the Kannada industry since he was 7 years old.

	His other notable movies include ''[[Amrutha Varshini]]'', ''[[Laali]]'', ''Simhada Mari'', ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'', ''[[Appu (2002 film)\|Appu]]'', ''Kanti'', ''Nanna Kanasina Hoove'', ''[[Minchina Ota (2008 film)\|Minchina Ota]]'', ''Chitra'', ''Govinadaaya Namaha'', ''Jaguar'' etc.		His other notable movies include ''[[Amrutha Varshini]]'', ''[[Laali]]'', ''Simhada Mari'', ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'', ''[[Appu (2002 film)\|Appu]]'', ''Kanti'', ''Nanna Kanasina Hoove'', ''[[Minchina Ota (2008 film)\|Minchina Ota]]'', ''Chitra'', ''Govinadaaya Namaha'', ''Jaguar'' etc.
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	He was also a participant in the opening season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada]]'', aired in April 2013.		He was also a participant in the opening season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada]]'', aired in April 2013.
	He was also a semi-finalist in a reality dance show called ''Dancing star 3'' on Colors Kannada.		He was also a semi-finalist in a reality dance show called ''Dancing star 3'' on Colors Kannada.
			He was the chief guest of Kalotasav 2020 of St Michels English School Byatarayanapura.

	His cameo appearance in the Daily soap (100 episodes)''[[Brahmagantu]]'' as RJ Rahul won the hearts for his unique dialogues and positive attitude in mentoring Geetha.		His cameo appearance in the Daily soap (100 episodes)''[[Brahmagantu]]'' as RJ Rahul won the hearts for his unique dialogues and positive attitude in mentoring Geetha.

			He was the brain behind Directing, Acting & Producing a Kannada web series called JOSHELAY under his home production banner. Joshelay is available to watch for free on his YouTube channel Vinayak Joshelay. So far the biggest Independent project in South India, collaborating with more than 120 artists and technicians across the country. He ran 500 km over 50 days to raise funds for the project.

			His Latest podcast Nayaka with Vinayaka is a engaging conversation with various famous and inspiring personalities is the new venture. It is a crowd funded project. It is being telecasted on his Youtube channel Vinayak Joshelay starting march 5th.

	==Career==		==Career==
	He has won ~~two~~ [[Karnataka State Film Awards]].		He has won one [[Karnataka State Film Awards]].
	At the age of 19, Vinayak won the National Award as the best director for a play, ''Shraddha'' (THESPO 8). He is one of the youngest directors to have won this award.		At the age of 19, Vinayak won the National level Award as the best director for a play, ''Shraddha'' (THESPO 8). He is one of the youngest directors to have won this award.

	Vinayak is actively involved in executing films and has produced 4 films/shorts under the banner "Joshi Chitra".		Vinayak is actively involved in executing films and has produced 4 films/shorts under the banner "Joshi Chitra".
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	He is also an active member of the running community. He has run more than 9,000 km over the last eight years (as of 2018).		He is also an active member of the running community. He has run more than 9,000 km over the last eight years (as of 2018).

	He is currently Directing, Acting & Producing a Kannada web series called ''JOSHELAY'' under his home production banner. ''Joshelay'' is available to watch for free on Sakkath Studio's YouTube channel. So far the biggest Independent project in South India, collaborating with more than 120 artists and technicians across the country. He ran 500 km over 50 days to raise funds for the project.

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2012}}
{{Short description|Indian Kannada actor, radio jockey}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Vinayak Joshi
| image = Vinayak Joshi Joshelay 1.jpg
| caption = Joshi during filming of Joshelay web series
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1987|8|25}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor, Director
}}
''' Vinayak Joshi''' is an Indian film, television, web-series and theatre actor, Winner of best director in Thespo8. Former [[Radio jockey]], Former Head of Digital communication at Flipkart, host of Saregamapa season 6, lead host of IPL 2019 in [[Starsports]] Kannada. He has been a host in more than 1000 live events across 20 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms |title=Dancers steal the show at this college |work=Times of India |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=9 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109170915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/dancers-steal-the-show-at-this-college/articleshow/66258284.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Currently he is the Head of production at Cult.fit and an independent film maker. He recently acted, directed, produced and wrote a web-series called ''[[Joshelay]]''. It features more than 28 stories of differently abled talents. First ever motivational web-series in India. It has collectively made a million views on YouTube leaving the viewers motivated. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725|title=Vinayak Joshi crossing borders with Kannada - Entertainment - DNA|last=L|first=Shruti|date=27 January 2012|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=27 November 2012|archive-date=3 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403032255/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_vinayak-joshi-crossing-borders-with-kannada_1642725|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm|title=Metro Plus Bangalore : Kannada's own voice|last=R|first=SHILPA SEBASTIAN|date=27 December 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=27 November 2012|archive-date=7 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107214306/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/12/27/stories/2008122750610800.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He was born on 25 August 1987, Bangalore. His ancestral roots trace back to [[Dharwad district]].

He started as a child artiste from the 1996 Superhit movie ''[[Nammoora Mandara Hoove]]'', by [[Sunil Kumar Desai]], starring [[Shivrajkumar]], [[Ramesh Aravind|Ramesh]] and [[Prema (actress, born 1977)|Prema]]. Before his radio career, he had been acting in the Kannada industry since he was 7 years old.

His other notable movies include ''[[Amrutha Varshini]]'', ''[[Laali]]'', ''Simhada Mari'', ''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'', ''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]'', ''Kanti'', ''Nanna Kanasina Hoove'', ''[[Minchina Ota (2008 film)|Minchina Ota]]'', ''Chitra'', ''Govinadaaya Namaha'', ''Jaguar'' etc.

He has acted in several Tele-serials like ''Mussanje'', by [[T. S. Nagabharana]], ''Trin Trin Trin'' by [[Phani Ramachandra]] and ''Dandapindagalu'', a hilarious comedy series.

Vinayak has been featured in more than 75 films and 70 television shows.
He was the host of Saregamapa Season 6, Kuniyonu Baara, Super kabbadi.
He was also a participant in the opening season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Kannada]]'', aired in April 2013.
He was also a semi-finalist in a reality dance show called ''Dancing star 3'' on Colors Kannada.
His cameo appearance in the Daily soap (100 episodes)''[[Brahmagantu]]'' as RJ Rahul won the hearts for his unique dialogues and positive attitude in mentoring Geetha.

==Career==
He has won two [[Karnataka State Film Awards]].
At the age of 19, Vinayak won the National Award as the best director for a play, ''Shraddha'' (THESPO 8). He is one of the youngest directors to have won this award.

Vinayak is actively involved in executing films and has produced 4 films/shorts under the banner "Joshi Chitra".

He is a graduate from [[National College, Bangalore]], Jayanagar.

He is a fitness enthusiast who once weighed 123 kg, is now just 90 kg. He has inspired many lives by losing close to 41 kg only by running. (2012) He has several marathons to his name. In 2014, Vinayak ran 100 km to raise funds for 21-year-old Akshay, suffering from kidney problems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Actor Vinayak Joshi raises funds through running|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Actor-Vinayak-Joshi-is-raising-funds-through-running-for-Akshay-who-has-a-malfunctioning-kidney/articleshow/45296635.cms?|work=The Times Of India|access-date=27 November 2014|archive-date=14 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114153058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Actor-Vinayak-Joshi-is-raising-funds-through-running-for-Akshay-who-has-a-malfunctioning-kidney/articleshow/45296635.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

Vinayak Joshi previously worked as the Digital Head in [[Flipkart]], India. He worked as Radio Jockey in [[Radio Mirchi]] and [[Radio City (Indian radio station)]], [[Bangalore]].

Vinayak Has a successful career as a host in Radio. His show ''Aithalakadi Morning'' on Radio city 91.1 was the No. 1 trending show in Bangalore with more than (approx) 3.5 million weekly listeners. One of the highest heard RJ in the country. later he worked with Radio Mirchi 98.3 as senior producer and creative head. He has a successful spell of 7 years in radio.

He is also known for television shows like ''Kuniyonu Baara'', ''Saregamapa Li'l Champs Season 6'', ''ETV film awards'', ''TV9 film awards'' etc. He has hosted more than 1000 live shows.

He is also an active member of the running community. He has run more than 9,000 km over the last eight years (as of 2018).

He is currently Directing, Acting & Producing a Kannada web series called ''JOSHELAY'' under his home production banner. ''Joshelay'' is available to watch for free on Sakkath Studio's YouTube channel. So far the biggest Independent project in South India, collaborating with more than 120 artists and technicians across the country. He ran 500 km over 50 days to raise funds for the project.

==Filmography==
;Actor
*''[[Nammoora Mandara Hoove]]'' (1997)
*''[[Amrutha Varshini]]'' (1997)
*''[[Simhada Mari]]'' (1997)
*''[[Laali]]'' (1998)
*''Aryabhata'' (1999)
*''[[Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu]]'' (2001)
*''[[Chithra (film)|Chitra]]'' (2001)
*''[[Appu (2002 film)|Appu]]'' (2002)
*''[[Kanti (2002 film)|Kanti]]'' (2003)
*''Panchali'' (2003)
*''[[Kiccha]]'' (2003)
*''[[Baa Baaro Rasika]]'' (2004)
*''Sakha Sakhi'' (2005)
*''Nanna Kanasina Hoove'' (2006)
*''[[Minchina Ota (2008 film)|Minchina Ota]]''
*''[[Meravanige]]'' (2008)
*''[[Govindaya Namaha]]'' (2012)
*''[[Nam Duniya Nam Style]]'' (2013)
*''Ambara'' (2013)
*''Namo Bhoothathma'' (2014)
*''[[Ninnindale]]'' (2014)
*''[[Jaguar (2016 film)|Jaguar]]'' (2016)
*''[[Raju Kannada Medium]]'' (2018)
*[[Fortuner (film)|''Fortuner'']](2018)
*[[Loose Connection (Weeb series)|''Loose Connection'']](2018)
*''[[John Jaani Janardhan]]'' (2018)
*''[[Paddehuli]]'' (2019)
*''[[Adhayksha In America]]'' (2019)
*''[[9 Sullu]]'' (2021)
*''[[Viraataparva]]'' (2019)

;Director
* ''[[Joshelay]]'' (2018) - Web Series
;Dubbing artist
*Tejas (''[[Priyanka (2016 film)|Priyanka]]'')
*[[Thakur Anoop Singh]] (''[[Rogue (2017 film)|Rogue]]'')
*[[Vishwa reddy]] (''[[100 (2017 film)|100]]'')

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|5705270|Vinayak Joshi}}

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