Pallavi Joshi Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Nationality, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Movies, Husband

Pallavi Joshi is an Indian actress, screenwriter, and film producer recognised for her extensive work in Hindi parallel cinema, television, and recent critically acclaimed films.

The recipient of three National Film Awards, she is widely known for her performances in arthouse classics like Woh Chokri (1992) and later mainstream hits such as The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022).

Pallavi Joshi
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Pallavi Joshi
Born:	April 4 1969 (age 57 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Marathi
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Mr Madhusudan Joshi, Mrs Sushma Joshi
Siblings:	Alankar Joshi, Padmashree Joshi
Spouse:	Vivek Agnihotri (m. 1997)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Manan Agnihotri, Malika Agnihotri
Occupation:	Actress, Screenwriter, Film Producer
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Pallavi Joshi was born on April 4, 1969, in Mumbai to Madhusudan and Sushma Joshi, both deeply involved in Marathi theatre, with her grandmother, Vimal Ghaisas, being a renowned stage actress.

Growing up in Mahim alongside her siblings, Alankar, a prolific child actor, and Padmashree, she was immersed in performing arts from a young age.

Coming from a Marathi family, she credits her upbringing for prioritising substance in her work over commercial success. She is of Indian ethnicity, though details about her formal education and religious beliefs remain private.

Career

Pallavi Joshi began her acting journey on stage before making her film debut as a child artist at the age of 4 in Naag Mere Saathi (1973).

Early struggles included a difficult experience in which a director slapped her for failing to cry on cue, which temporarily soured her on films.

She persisted, appearing in Badla (1976) and Dada (1979), before transitioning into parallel cinema with critically acclaimed films like Rihaee (1988) and Andha Yudh (1988), the latter earning her a Filmfare Award nomination.

Her breakthrough came with Woh Chokri (1992), for which she won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award, solidifying her reputation as a serious actress.

Her career expanded into television with popular Doordarshan shows, including Talaash (1992), Aarohan (1996–1997), and a five-year stint hosting Zee Antakshari, which made her a household name across India.

In the 2010s, she shifted focus to producing and acting in films directed by her husband, Vivek Agnihotri. The Tashkent Files (2019) earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, followed by The Kashmir Files (2022), which brought her a second consecutive National Film Award in the same category.

Her legacy as a three-time National Award winner cements her place among India’s most respected performers. She also serves as Vice-President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.

Awards and Nominations

• National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film) – Woh Chokri (1992)
• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – The Tashkent Files (2019)
• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – The Kashmir Files (2022)
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Nominated for Andha Yudh (1988)
• Excellence In Cinema Award – 7th Global Film Festival, Noida

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pallavijoshiofficial

Personal Life

Pallavi Joshi, 57 years old and standing 1.63 m tall, married filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri in 1997, and the couple has two children: a son, Manan Agnihotri, and a daughter, Malika Agnihotri, both of whom have worked on their parents’ film productions.

The family maintains a low media profile despite the high visibility of their films, with Pallavi focusing on her craft and production work alongside her husband.

Net Worth

Pallavi Joshi has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD, derived primarily from her decades-long acting career across film and television, production credits on The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, and her role as a television host. Additional income comes from her position at FTII and brand endorsements.

Filmography

• · Naag Mere Saathi (1973)
• · Andha Yudh (1988)
• · Saudagar (1991)
• · Woh Chokri (1992)
• · The Making of the Mahatma (1996)
• · Rita (2009)
• · The Tashkent Files (2019)
• · The Kashmir Files (2022)
• · The Vaccine War (2023)
• · The Bengal Files (2025)
• · Tanvi The Great (2025)