Jitendra Joshi


Jitendra Joshi is an Indian actor, writer and also reality show host who predominantly works in Marathi cinema. He is well known for his lead role as Sant Tukaram Maharaj in the 2012 Marathi film Tukaram. He starred as Constable Katekar in the hit Netflix television series Sacred Games.

Early life

Joshi was born on 27 January 1979 in Pune, Maharashtra, and was raised in Marwari family.

Career

Joshi also wrote the popular song "Kombadi Palali", which was later remixed as "Chikni Chameli". He got his first recognition from the Zee Marathi daily soap Ghadlay Bighadlay where he played Krishna. In 2011, he hosted Marathi Paaul Padte Pudhe, a talent reality show on the Zee Marathi. In Marathi he played title role of Sant Tukaram in Tukaram and a comic role in Guldasta. Not only as a hero, but he has also appeared as Sai, a villain character in the film Duniyadari. In 2016, he co-starred in the critically acclaimed dramedy Ventilator, which was produced by Priyanka Chopra. His performance in the film was widely praised. In 2018, he starred in the Netflix Original Series Sacred Games alongside Saif Ali Khan where he played the role of constable Katekar.
In 2021 Joshi won the Best Actor Award at 52nd International Film Festival of India for his role as Nishikant Deshmukh in Nikhil Mahajan's Marathi film Godavari.
He was also impressive as the devious villager in Netflix's Thar.

Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryWorkResult
2012Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?MFK Award for Favourite Supporting ActorZhakaasWon
2016Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?MFK Award for Favourite Supporting ActorPoshter Girl
Filmfare Awards MarathiFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – MarathiNomitated--
202152nd International Film Festival of IndiaIFFI Best Actor Award GodavariWon
2024Maharashtra State Film AwardMaharashtra State Film Award for Best ActorWon-
20237th Filmfare Awards MarathiCritics Award Best ActorWon-
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi---
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – MarathiNomitated---
2023Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?MFK Award for Favourite Supporting ActorNaal 2
2023Filmfare Awards MarathiFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – MarathiWon-
2024Maharashtra State Film AwardMaharashtra State Film Award for Best ComedianChoricha MamlaWon
20259th Filmfare Awards MarathiFilmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – MarathiGhaathWon-