Purbi Joshi
| Purbi Joshi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | पूर्बी जोशी |
| Born | Purbi Joshi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Purbi |
| Occupation | Actress, Voice actress, Television Presenter |
| Years active | 1995 – Present |
| Known for | Hosting Comedy Circus |
| Home town | Mumbai, India |
| Spouse(s) | Valentino Fehlmann |
| Parent(s) | Pravin Joshi (Father) Sarita Joshi (Mother) |
| Relatives | Ketaki Dave (Sister) Riddhi Dave (Niece) Sharman Joshi (Cousin) |
Purbi Joshi (Marathi: पूर्बी जोशी) is an Indian television actress and voice-dubbing actress who speaks Hindi.[1]
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Biography
Purbi Joshi is an Indian actress, comedian, performer and anchor of popular Indian television shows.She is the daughter of National Award-winning theatre, television and film actress Sarita Joshi[2] and sister of Ketki Joshi (Ketki Dave, after marriage). In 1995, Purbi got her first break in the television show Faasle.
Television career
Purbi started her career as a model in commercials for brands like Happy Dent chewing gum, Nirma Washing Powder and Thompson Television. In 2008, she participated in Mr. & Miss TV, a celebrity talent competition which she won and was declared "Miss TV". She is most well known for her association with the award-winning Comedy Circus. Purbi hosted several seasons of Comedy Circus and performed as an integral member of the principal cast. Purbi was also a part of MTV India's first spoof film of the popular Bollywood franchise Dhoom in the television movie, Ghoom.
Bollywood career
She was also part of an ensemble cast in the critically acclaimed independent film Dasvidaniya released in 2008.She made her major movie debut role in 2011 as the lead actress in Damadamm! on the big screen opposite Himesh Reshammiya,also lending her voice to the song, "Umrao Jaan" in the movie.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | Garima |
| 2010 | sky ki umeed | |
| 2011 | Damadamm! | Shikha |
Television shows
| Serial/Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishayen | Nikita & Neha | DD National | Television debut (Season 1) |
| Mr. & Ms. TV | Herself | Sony TV | Reality Show |
| Hamari Devrani | Daksha Deepak Patel | Star Plus | minor role |
| The Great Indian Comedy Show | Star One | ||
| Comedy Circus Kaante Ki Takkar | Host | Sony TV | |
| Comedy Circus - Chinchpokli To China | Host | Sony TV | |
| Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe | Participant | Sony TV | |
| Comedy Circus - Maha Sangram | Host | Sony TV | |
| Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Participant | Sony TV | Episodes 25 to 30 |
Awards
- Best Female Contestant for Mr. & Ms. TV 2008
