Purbi Joshi
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Purbi Joshi born on 19 August 1984 is the daughter of well known television actor Sarita JoshiSarita Joshi
Sarita Joshi is an Indian stage, television and film actress. She is the daughter of Gujarati actress Jamnaben Thakkar and Marathi stage director Haribabu Joshi...
and sister of Ketki Joshi (Ketki Dave
Ketki Dave
Ketki Dave is a Bollywood actress. She has starred in films including Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, as well as the dance show Nach Baliye 2...
, after marriage). In 1995, Purbi got her first break in Faasle TV serial.
Though born and brought up in Mumbai, Purbi says that she follows Gujarati traditions quite closely. “I love the cuisine especially undhiyu, handvo, dhokla and everything my mom cooks,” she says, adding that though she doesn’t visit Gujarat much, her memories are of warm people, great food and fantastic hospitality.
It’s not an unknown fact that there’s a serious dearth of good women comedians in the Indian television industry. But Purbi Joshi has been successfully filling that void by enthralling audiences with her impersonation of Hema Malini
Hema Malini
Hema Malini is an Indian actress, director and producer, as well as a Bharatanatyam dancer-choreographer. Making her acting debut in Sapno Ka Saudagar , she went on to appear in numerous Bollywood films, most notably those with actor and future-husband Dharmendra. She was initially promoted as...
, Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994...
, Rakhi Sawant
Rakhi sawant
Rakhi Sawant is an Indian dancer, Hindi film and television actress, model and television talk show host.She was born as Neeru Bheda to Jaya Bheda, who married Sawant, a police constable at Worli Police Station, and gave her children her second husband's name Sawant...
and the likes on The Great Indian Comedy Show
The Great Indian Comedy Show
Originally The Great Indian Comedy Show, The Comedy Show ha ha ha is a half-hour stand-up and sketch comedy show in Hindi. The program was first aired in October 2004. The program, hosted by various members of the ensemble, others to host include: winners of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge...
. “As a child I was always known for making my classmates and teachers laugh. I guess I inherited that from my mom and sisters who have a great flare for comedy,” says Purbi, adding that it was a natural progression for her to make a living out of something she used to do in her daily life.
training backstage and I have been acting since I was 16 with my mother in theatre productions,” she says, adding that her childhood memories are about rehearsals and parties where actors talked about art and culture. Though Purbi’s first role was in Faasle on Sony, she became a known face after acting in Mehndi Tere Naam Ki as one of the sisters. “I have also been the lead in the first television show on twins in India, called Dishayen.”
Television Shows
- DishayenDishayenThe Serial Dishayen is the first Indian rating serial of the 21st century, shot by the TV company "Time Magnetics Ltd" in the years 2001–2003 had one of the highest rating in India. Its first night show started successfully on the channel "DD-Doordarshan’s National Network" and revived the genre...
as Nikita & Neha (Drama) (Season 1) - Mr. & Ms. TVMr. & Ms. TVMr. & Ms. TV is a popular Hindi television reality show that is broadcasting on Sony TV. The purpose of the show is to find the best of the best Hindi television stars, who will be crowned as Mr. & Ms. TV.- Format :...
on Sony Entertainment Television (India)Sony Entertainment Television (India)This article is about the SET channel in India. For the Indian version broadcasted worldwide, see Sony Entertainment Television Asia.Sony Entertainment Television, or SET, is a Hindi-language based general entertainment television channel in India. It was launched in October 1996 and is owned by... - The Great Indian Comedy ShowThe Great Indian Comedy ShowOriginally The Great Indian Comedy Show, The Comedy Show ha ha ha is a half-hour stand-up and sketch comedy show in Hindi. The program was first aired in October 2004. The program, hosted by various members of the ensemble, others to host include: winners of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge...
on Star OneStar OneStar One is a Dutch progressive metal supergroup/side-project of Arjen Anthony Lucassen of Ayreon fame. Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series.-Origins and first... - Kaante ki Takkar on Sony (as host)