Puja Joshi


Puja Joshi is an Indian television actress.. She has done television shows like Kaal Bhairav Rahasya, which was based on his Tamil novel A Secret which was aired on Star Bharat. She appeared as Gargi Patel on Channel V's The Buddy Project along with TV stars like Manav Gohil, and Internet Wala Love, which was aired on Colors TV. She is best known for her role of Charu Shashtri in Gujarati sitcom Aa Family Comedy Che which aired on Colors Gujarati and for her role as Kumkum in Colors Gujarati show Kumkum Na Pagla Padya.
She has also featured in Gujarati Films like Hoon Tari Heer, Hu ane Tu starring Siddharth Randeria, Lagan Special, Shastra & Jalso among many.
She also has featured in the promotional advertise of Sony Pal and Star Movies India. Puja tied knot with actor, Malhar Thakar on 26 November 2024.

Early life and education

Puja Joshi was born and brought up in Mumbai to a Gujarati family. She comes from the family of a defence background and her father served in Indian Air Force. Puja has done her graduation from Mithibai College, Mumbai in Biotechnology.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations include:
YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
201414th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Stage and Screen AwardsBest Debut ActressAa Family Comedy CheNominated
201515th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Stage and Screen AwardsBest Actress AwardKumkum Na Pagla PadyaWon
2018Gujarati Iconic Film Awards Best Debut ActressAavuj RehsheNominated
2023Gujarati Iconic Film Awards Best Actress Jury CriticsHoon Tari HeerWon
2025Gujarati Iconic Film Awards Special Mention Actress of the yearLagan SpecialWon