Sharman Joshi

Sharman Joshi is an Indian actor, theatre artist and film producer who has built a reputation for his versatile performances in Hindi cinema. Born on 28 April 1979, he comes from a family with deep roots in Gujarati theatre. His father, Arvind Joshi, was a respected theatre and film actor, while his sister, Manasi Joshi Roy, is also an actress. Sharman developed his acting skills through theatre before entering films with Godmother (1999).
He gained early recognition with the comedy Style (2001) and went on to appear in successful films such as Rang De Basanti (2006), Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Dhol (2007) and Life in a… Metro (2007). His career reached a major milestone with 3 Idiots (2009), in which he played Raju Rastogi, a student struggling with academic pressure and family expectations. The film became a major success, and his performance earned him an International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Joshi later took on leading roles in films such as Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012) and appeared in Hate Story 3 (2015), Mission Mangal (2019) and other projects. He also expanded into digital entertainment with series including Baarish and Kafas. Alongside screen acting, he has worked as a theatre director and producer, performing in plays in several languages. He is married to Prerana Chopra, the daughter of veteran actor Prem Chopra, and the couple have three children. Through his work across theatre, films and streaming productions, Joshi has established himself as a versatile performer in Indian entertainment.