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Purbi Joshi is an Indian Television Actress.

Purbi Joshi
Occupation	Actress

Contents 1 Biography 2 Movies 3 Television Shows 4 Awards 5 External links

[edit] Biography

Though born and brought up in Mumbai, Purbi says that she follows Gujarati traditions quite closely. “I love the cuisine especially undhiyu, handwo, 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, Aishwarya Rai, Rakhi Sawant and the likes on The Great Indian Comedy Show. “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.

With late theatre director Pravin Joshi and actress Sarita Joshi for parents and Ketaki Dave for a sister, Purbi knew she was meant to be in front of the camera. “I got all my 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.” Currently on a long vacation out of the country, Purbi says that she is a traveller at heart and hence the break. But that doesn’t mean she’s disconnected from the charms of television. “I have been approached by a few production houses regarding certain shows but I can’t elaborate till I get back.”

[edit] Movies

• Dishayen as Nikita & Neha
• Dasvidaniya as Garima

[edit] Television Shows

• Mr. & Ms. TV on Sony Entertainment Television (India)
• The Great Indian Comedy Show on Star One
• Kaante ki Takkar on SONY (as host)

[edit] Awards

• Mr. & Ms. TV 2008:

    Awarded: Best Female Contestant 

[edit] External links

• India Today
• Dishayen (Russian Version)
• Purbi Joshi - Bio (Russian Version)