Sharman Joshi
Biography
Sharman Joshi is an Indian stage and film actor born on April 28, 1979, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He is also known by the spelling Sherman Joshi. He began his career with supporting parts in the films Godmother in 1999 and Lajja in 2001. He is most recognized for his performance as Raju Rastogi in the 2009 film 3 Idiots. His acting career includes forty-eight known credits across movies and television shows, according to database records.
Career overview
Sharman Joshi is an Indian stage and film actor born on April 28, 1979, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He is also known by the alternate name Sherman Joshi. His acting career includes forty-eight known credits across movies and television shows.
Joshi began his professional film career with supporting roles in the features Godmother, which was released in 1999, and Lajja, which followed in 2001. Over the course of his career, he achieved widespread recognition for his performance as the character Raju Rastogi in the 2009 film 3 Idiots.
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49 titles- Medical Dreams (2025) as Subrat Sinha
- Sikandar (2025) as Amar
- The Lavari Show (2024) as Self
- Kafas (2023) as Raghav Vashisht
- Sab Moh Maaya Hai (2023) as Piyush Mishra
- Congratulations (2023)
- Congratulations (2023) Producer
- Aankh Micholi (2023) as Yuvi
- Ouch 2 (2023) as Sudeep
- Music School (2023)
- Babloo Bachelor (2021) as Babloo
- Pawan & Pooja (2020) as Pawan Mehra
- Baarish (2019) as Anuj
- Mission Mangal (2019) as Parmeshwar Naidu
- The Least of These (2019) as Manav Banerjee
- Kaashi in Search of Ganga (2018) as Kaashi
- 3 Storeys (2018)
- Mumbai Underworld (2017)
- Wajah Tum Ho (2016) as Kabir Deshmukh
- 1920 London (2016) as Jai Singh Gujjar
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Hate Story 3 (2015) as Aditya Singh
- Super Nani (2014) as Manorath Mehra (Mann)
- Gang of Ghosts (2014) as Raju Writer
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- War Chod Na Yaar (2013)
- Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012) as Rustom "Rusy" Behram Deboo
- 3 Bachelors (2012)
- Toh Baat Pakki! (2010) as Rahul
- Allah Ke Banday (2010) as Vijay Kamble
- 3 Idiots (2009) as Raju Rastogi
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008) as Self
- Hello (2008) as Shyam Mehra (Sam)
- Sorry Bhai (2008) as Sid
- Dhol (2007) as Pankaj "Pakya" Tiwari
- Life in a Metro (2007) as Rahul
- Raqeeb (2007)
- Rang De Basanti (2006) as Sukhi
- Golmaal – Fun Unlimited (2006) as Laxman
- 15 Park Avenue (2006) as Meethi's friend #3
- Shaadi No. 1 (2005)
- Xcuse Me (2003) as Bantu
- Lajja (2001) as Prakash
- Style (2001) as Bantu
- Urf Professor (2001) as Raju/Raj Saxena
- Gubbare (1999)
- Golmaal 5
- 4 Idiots as Raju Rastogi
- Bhalobashar Morshum
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sharman Joshi best known for?
Sharman Joshi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Medical Dreams (2025), Lilly (2007), Comedy Nights Bachao (2015), Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013).
When and where was Sharman Joshi born?
Sharman Joshi was born on April 28, 1979 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Sharman Joshi have?
Sharman Joshi has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Sharman Joshi's background in cinema and television?
Sharman Joshi is an Indian stage and film actor born on April 28, 1979, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He is also known by the spelling Sherman Joshi. He began his career with supporting parts in the films Godmother in 1999 and Lajja in 2001. He is most recognized for his performance as Raju Rastogi in the 2009 film 3 ...