Sonalika Joshi is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing the role of Madhavi Bhide in India’s longest-running sitcom television series ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008).
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Wiki/Biography
Sonalika Sameer Joshi [1]Instagram – Sonalika Joshi was born on Saturday, 5 June 1976 (age 47 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Sonalika Joshi’s childhood photo
She did her schooling at Miranda High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Later, she pursued a B. A. in History, Fashion Designing & Theatre at the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-32-36
Family
She belongs to a Hindu family. [2]Instagram – Sonalika Joshi
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Padmakar Kulkarni, is a poet. His mother, Pratibha Kulkarni, is a poetess. She has a brother. Her sister’s name is Pallavi Bodas.
Sonalika Joshi’s parents
Sonalika Joshi with her siblings
Husband & Children
On 2 December 2001, she got married to Sameer Joshi. She has a daughter named Arya Joshi.
Sonalika Joshi with her husband and daughter
Other Relatives
Her maternal aunt Archana Kanhere is a renowned Indian classical singer.
A picture of Sonalika Joshi’s maternal aunt
Career
Theatre
Joshi started her career as a theatre artist. She has performed in various Marathi theatre plays like Baiko Asun Shejari, Wadhta Wadhta Wadhe, Bol Bachchan, and Choukon.
Film
In 2005, she made her Marathi film debut with ‘Zuluk’ in which she played the role of Teju.
Zuluk
She has appeared in a few Marathi films like ‘Waras Sarech Saras’ (2006).
TV
Marathi
At the beginning of her acting career, she appeared in various Zee Marathi TV serials like ‘Eka Shwasache Antar’ and ‘Paoos Yeta Yeta.’
A still of Sonalika Joshi from the TV series Eka Shwasache Antar
Some of her other Zee Marathi TV serials are ‘Aakash Peltana’ (2003; Zee Marathi), and ‘Gahire Paani’ (2005).
Hindi
She has also appeared in Zee TV’s Hindi serials ‘Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.’ (1997) and ‘Parrivaar – Kartavya Ki Pariksha’ (2007).
A still of Sonalika Joshi from the TV series Mohandas B A L L B
However, she came into the limelight with SAB TV’s Hindi sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ (2008) in which she played the role of Madhavi “Madhu” Aatmaram Bhide.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Other Work
She hosted the SAB Ke Anokhe Awards (fourth year) in 2015. In 2021, she appeared as a guest in a few Hindi TV shows like ‘India’s Best Dancer’ and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati.’ She has worked as a model in various photoshoots.
Sonalika Joshi’s picture from a photoshoot
She has also worked in print ads for various brands.
Sonalika Joshi in an ad
Awards
- 2019: Nominated by Indian Telly Awards for Best Actress in a Comic Role in the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2019: Won Indian Telly Award Best Ensemble (Fiction) in the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2022: Nominated by Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Comic Role (Jury) for the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- 2023: Nominated by Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Comic Role for the Hindi TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
Car Collection
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Sonalika Joshi with her car
Favourites
- Actress: Madhuri Dixit
- Singer(s): Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi
- Resort: Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends lovingly call her Mau and Sona. [3]Facebook – Sonalika Joshi [4]Instagram – Sonalika Joshi
- She has started her self-titled YouTube channel on which she uploads vlogs and a few other videos.
Sonalika Joshi’s YouTube channel
- In her leisure time, she loves to sing, cook food, read spiritual books, listen to music, and travel to different places.
- She is an avid animal lover and often shares pictures with animals on her social media accounts.
Sonalika Joshi with a dog
- Sonalika is a spiritual person and often visits various temples.
Sonalika Joshi in a temple
- On her Instagram account, she often uploads her lip-sync and dance videos.
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- In 2020, she did a course in reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation.
Sonalika Joshi’s Instagram post about her reiki course
- To remain fit, she regularly practices yoga.
Sonalika Joshi doing Yoga
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