Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Vidyadhar Joshi
06/10/2026
Vidyadhar Joshi gave his opinion on the Maharashtra proposal to make practical Marathi language knowledge mandatory for auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers. He said learning Marathi was not objectionable in itself but argued that forcing its spoken use appeared to be politically motivated, which drew attention to his remarks.
28/09/2026
Veteran Marathi actor Vidyadhar Joshi drew public debate after questioning the dhol-tasha performances by artists during the Pune Ganeshotsav immersion procession, sharing his views in a social media post. Actress Shruti Marathe and actor Abhijit Kelkar responded critically in the comments, and Joshi replied to Marathe publicly.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bappa |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Marathi Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Photography |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vaishali Saravate |
Family
| Spouse | Vaishali Saravate Joshi |
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| Children | Shaunak Joshi |
Career
| Debut | Marathi Film: Chakwa (2004) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Dhawal Kulkarni |
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| Favourite Actor | Mahesh Manjrekar |
| Favourite Actress | Reema Lagoo |
| Favourite Singer | Shankar Mahadevan, Aarya Ambekar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vidyadhar Joshi smokes. | |
| 2. Vidyadhar Joshi drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. In 2004, he began his acting career as Chaudhari in the Marathi film "Chakwa." | |
| 4. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards in 2011 for the film "Arjun." | |
| 5. He hosted a lavish party for friends and family on his son's first birthday. | |
| 6. Vidyadhar Joshi and his wife, Vaishali Saravate, are linked to Chelsea Football Club. | |
| 7. In 2009, he portrayed Gosalia in the Marathi film "Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy." | |
| 8. He was seen on the Marathi TV series "Tuza Maza Jamena" in 2013. | |
| 9. He competed in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2, a popular reality TV show, in May 2019. | |
| 10. He was evicted third from Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2 on 23 June 2019 during the Weekend Cha Daav episode and used his save power to protect fellow contestant Neha Shitole from eviction. |
