| Arvind Joshi | |
| Birth Place: | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Death Place: | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Children: | Manasi Joshi Roy (daughter) Sharman Joshi (son) |
| Relatives: | Pravin Joshi (brother) |
Arvind Joshi (1936 29 January 2021) was an Indian film and theatre actor, playwright and director known for his work in Gujarati theatre and Gujarati cinema. He was the father of actors Manasi Joshi Roy and Sharman Joshi.[1] [2]
He was born and raised in Mumbai. He worked as a theatre artist for around a decade before starting his career in Hindi film industry. He played major roles in Gujarati films including Garvo Garasiyo, Gher Gher Matina Chula and Dhola Maru, Tadka Chhaya, Mendi Rang Lagyo and Govaliyo. He acted in Hindi films like Sholay (1975), Ittefaq (1969), Apmaan Ki Aag (1990), Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere, and Love Marriage.[1] [3] [4]
He died on 29 January 2021 in Vile Parle, Mumbai, aged 84.[1] He was married and had two children, Manasi Joshi Roy and Sharman Joshi.[5]
He acted in the play like Rahuketu, Lady Lalkunwar, Khelando, Banshayya, Baraf Na Chehra, Jaldi Kar Koi Joee Jashe.[6]