Spruha Joshi
Spruha Joshi (born 13 October 1989) is an Indian television, film, and theatre actress,[1][2] the television anchor who works in the Marathi film and television industry. She is also a poet and lyricist for films.[3]
Early life and education
Spruha Joshi was born in Dadar, Mumbai, on 13 October 1989, the first child of Shirish Madhusudan Joshi and Shreeya Shirish Joshi (née Alaka Arvind Terdalkar). She completed her schooling from Balmohan Vidyamandir, Dadar, and then graduated from Ruia College.[citation needed]
Career
She made her film acting debut in the 2004 drama movie Maay Baap. She played the role of a teenage classical music student. After her debut, she took a break from films to complete her graduation. While she was in Ramnarain Ruia College, she acted in many plays like GaMaBhaNa, Yugmak, Ek Aur Maiyyat, Santa, Ek Ashi Vyakti, Koi Aisa, Canvas and Ananyaa.[4] Her first noticeable role on TV was of Uma Band in Agnihotra. In 2011, she was seen in the film Morya directed by Avadhoot Gupte. In the same year, she was seen in the TV show Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta as Kuhu starring Mukta Barve and Swapnil Joshi in lead roles.[5] In 2012, she performed the lead role of Ramabai Ranade in Unch Majha Zoka, which was directed by Viren Pradhan. She also played child artist role in Marathi serial De Dhamal on Zee Marathi.[6]
In 2013, Spruha was seen in the show Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta as a lead character Advocate Isha Deshmukh.[7] Spruha's next film was A Paying Ghost alongside Umesh Kamat. The film received positive reviews from critics and audience. Spruha's next film Bioscope was released on 17 July 2015. It incorporates four short films directed by four different directors Ravi Jadhav, Gajendra Ahire, Girish Mohite, and Viju Mane – all based on four poems by well-known poets. Spruha will be seen in Viju Mane's Ek Hota Kau, based on poet Kishor Kadam's poem by same name.[8] In addition to acting in films, Spruha also writes poems and lyrics for Marathi albums and movies.[9] Spruha's next film Lost and Found will be releasing on 29 July. The film produced by Golden Gate Motion Pictures is a love story and has Siddharth Chandekar as the male lead. She starred in series Prem He on Zee Yuva in 2017 opposite Siddharth Chandekar, a series that depicted various situations among the journey of various loving couples. She also starred opposite Gashmeer Mahajani in Mala Kahich Problem Nahi in 2017. She also starred opposite Ankush Choudhary in Deva in 2018.[10]
She was the anchor of Colors Marathi musical program Sur Nava Dhyas Nava.[11] In 2019, she appeared in a Marathi thriller film Vicky Velingkar as Vidya. Sonalee Kulkarni is appearing in the film in titular role.[12]
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Maybaap | Manjiri | Child Artist | |
2011 | Morya | Bar Singer | Supporting Role | [13] |
2012 | Sur Rahu De | Sonali | Lead Role | [5] |
2015 | A Paying Ghost | Madhavi Mirajkar | Lead Role | [14] |
2015 | Bioscope | Pakli | Lead Role | [15][16] |
2016 | Paisa Paisa | Janhavi | Cameo role | [17][18] |
2016 | Lost and Found | Naina | Lead Role | [19] |
2017 | Mala Kahich Problem Nahi | Ketaki | Lead Role | |
2017 | Deva Ek Atrangee | Meera | Supporting Role | |
2018 | Home Sweet Home | Devika | Cameo role | |
2019 | Vicky Velingkar | Vidya | Supporting role | [12] |
2020 | Atkan Chatkan | Mohi; Guddu's Mother | Supporting role | |
2022 | Coffee | Renuka | Lead Role | |
2024 | Shaktimaan | Seema | [20] |
Television and web series
Year | Title | Role | Channel/Platform | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2008–2010 | Agnihotra | Uma Band | Star Pravah | [13] |
2011–2012 | Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta | Kuhu Kale | Zee Marathi | [5] |
2012–2013 | Unch Majha Zoka | Ramabai Ranade | Zee Marathi | [7] |
2013–2014 | Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta | Isha Deshmukh | Zee Marathi | [7] |
2015 | Kitchenchi Superstar | Host | Star Pravah | [21] |
2017 | Prem He | Shweta Pathak | Zee Yuva | [22] |
2018–2022 | Sur Nava Dhyas Nava | Host | Colors Marathi | [23] |
2019 | Rangbaaz Phirse | Rukmini Amarpal Singh | Supporting role | [24] |
2019–present | The Office | Geeta (Chaddha's Broker) | short role Hotstar's new label Hotstar Specials | [25] |
2022–2023 | Lokmanya | Satyabhama (Tapi) Tilak | Zee Marathi | |
2024 | Sukh Kalale | Mithila | Colors Marathi | [26] |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2011 | Lahanpan Dega Deva | ||
2012 | Never Mind | [27] | |
2014 | Nandi | Madhavi | [28] |
2015 | Samudra | Nandini | [29] |
2015 | Don't Worry Be Happy | Pranoti | [30] |
2023 | Sankarshan Via Spruha | Spruha | [31] |
Commercial
Year | Brand |
---|---|
2019 | Indeed |
2019 | Wakefit |
2019 | Rio Fusion Drink |
2019 | Jeevansathi.com |
2019 | Maruti Suzuki |
Songs
Year | Song | Film | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | "Baavre Prem He" | Baavre Prem He | [32][33] |
2016 | "Aas Hi Navi" | Lost and Found | [34] |
"Saang Na" | [35] |
Personal life
Her father works in a Trimax Company and her mother is a housewife. Her younger sister Kshipra Joshi is a sportswoman. She is married to Varad Laghate on 28 November 2014. They were in a romantic relationship for five years prior to their marriage.[3][36]
Books written
References
- ^ ""किती जाड झालीये…", स्पृहा जोशीने सांगितला होता बॉडीशेमिंगचा धक्कादायक अनुभव". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Spruha Joshi Birthday: अभिनयाची छाप सोडत कवितेने प्रेक्षकांची मनं जिंकणारी स्पृहा जोशी". Abp Live. 13 October 2021. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Spruha plans to tie the knot with fiancé by end of the year". The Times of India. 13 August 2014. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Spruha Joshi". meetkalakar.com. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b c "Popularity of TV stars help Box Office success". The Times of India. 1 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Friendship Day Special: These Marathi TV shows taught the real meaning of friendship". The Times of India. 4 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b c "Women power in Marathi television shows Movie Review". The Times of India. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Four directors on one quail". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Spruha Joshi debuts as a lyricist". The Times of India. 22 April 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar promotes Ankush Chaudhari's Marathi film 'Deva – Ek Atrangi'; watch video". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ "Spruha Joshi aces her retro avatar in Sur Nava Dhyas Nava". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ^ a b "'Vicky Velingkar': Sonalee Kulkarni gives us a glimpse of her character from the film". The Times of India. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b "I am in no hurry to do films: Spruha Joshi". The Times of India. 25 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Umesh-Spruha team up for PG after ELTG". The Times of India. 1 August 2014. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Spruha's poetic connect with Bioscope". The Times of India. 10 February 2014.
- ^ "Spruha shoots despite being unwell". The Times of India. 22 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Spruha to do an emotional thriller". The Times of India. 3 January 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Spruha and Sachit team up for their next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Spruha Joshi and Siddharth Chandekar 'Lost & Found' Each Other - MarathiCineyug.com - Marathi Movie News - TV Serials - Theatre". Marathi Cineyug. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Shaktimaan Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date | Shaktiman Marathi Movie | शक्तिमान | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "स्पृहा जोशी बनणार 'किचनची सुपरस्टार….'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 12 October 2015. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Watch Siddharth Chandekar and Spruha Joshi in this 'opposties-attract' story". The Times of India. 6 March 2017. Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "'Sur Nava Dhyas Nava' host Spruha Joshi shows-off her black obsession in her latest pic". The Times of India. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ "Marathi TV & Film Actress Spruha Joshi Joins ZEE5's Flagship Show Rangbaaz Phirse". ZEE5. 25 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Marathi actress Spruha Joshi roped in for the web series, The Office". Mid-Day. 9 July 2019. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Sukh Kalale Serial | सुख कळले | Cast, Spruha Joshi, Sagar Deshmukh | Colors Marathi | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Light take on Romance". Pune Mirror. 8 January 2012. Archived from the original on 10 January 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Nandi inches towards century". The Times of India. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Chinmay and Spruha together". The Times of India. 18 December 2014. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Spruha-Umesh team up again". The Times of India. 28 December 2015. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ Sankarshan Via Spruha Archived 31 July 2023 at the Wayback Machine - VeryFirstTale July 2023
- ^ "Spruha Joshi debuts as a lyricist". The Times of India. 22 April 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
- ^ "Saad Hi Preetichi". 13 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 December 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Aas Hi Navi by Swapnaja Lele, Hrishikesh Ranade, Shubhankar". 6 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Saang Na by Preeti Pillai, Shubhankar". 6 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Spruha fed up of husband's OCD?". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
External links
Media related to Spruha Joshi at Wikimedia Commons
- Spruha Joshi at IMDb