Sharman Joshi

Sharman Joshi (Hindi: शर्मन जोशी; born 17 March 1979) is an Indian film and theater actor. He has worked on various stage productions in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati languages, though is mostly known for his work in Hindi films.
Personal life and education
Joshi belongs to a Gujarati family of actors and performing artists. His father, sister and cousins acted in Gujarati theater. His sister, Mansi Joshi has appeared in many television serials. Joshi is married to Prerna Chopra, daughter of actor Prem Chopra. The couple have a daughter, Khyana, born in October 2005, and twin boys, Rehan and Varryan, born in July 2009.
Film career
He made his film debut in the 1999 art film, Godmother.

This was followed by Style (2001), produced by N Chandra. The film was set in a college following the antics of a couple of students. Style was followed with a sequel called Xcuse Me (2003), and other comedies like Shaadi No. 1 (2005).

In 2006 he starred in Rang De Basanti. Later that year he starred in the comedy film Golmaal. In 2007 he appeared in the films Life in a Metro, Dhol and Raqeeb. The following year saw him as the character Shyam in Hello, the film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel One Night @ the Call Center. Joshi also played the lead male role of Siddharth in the film Sorry Bhai! in 2008 and one of the three characters in the 2009 film, 3 Idiots.Filmography
Allah Ke Banday
Toh Baat Pakki (2010)
3 Idiots (2009)
Sorry Bhai! (2008)
Hello (2008)
Dhol (2007)
Raqeeb (2007)
Life in a ... Metro (2007)
Golmaal (2006)
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
Xcuse Me (2003)
Kahan Ho Tum (2003)
Style (2001)
Lajja (2001)
Godmother (1999)
Awards and nominations
Nominated
2008: Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Golmal
2010: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award: 3 Idiots
Won
2010: IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award: 3 Idiots

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