Deeksha Joshi
{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}}
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| birth_place = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
| alma_mater = St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
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| years_active = 2017–present
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Deeksha Joshi is an Indian actress from Gujarat who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Shubh Aarambh, followed by Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), Sharato Lagu (2018), Dhunki (2019).
Early life
Deeksha was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh as the daughter of Hem Joshi and Rashmi Joshi. Later her family moved to Ahmedabad. completed her schooling from Eklavya School, Ahmedabad and studied English Literature from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad {{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/i-never-felt-the-need-to-bunk-in-college-deeksha-joshi/articleshow/69098184.cms |title=I never felt the need to bunk in college: Deeksha Joshi |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}}
Career
Deeksha made her debut with the movie Shubh Aarambh, directed by Amit Barot in 2017. She then starred in other two movies Karsandas Pay & Use and Colorbaaj in the same year.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-formula-films-fresh-content-will-thrive-in-2020-deeksha-joshi/articleshow/73149601.cms |title=It's the end of the road for formula films, fresh content will thrive in 2020: Deeksha Joshi |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=6 February 2020}} Karsandas Pay & Use was her first Commercially successful film.
Her next project was Sharato Lagu alongside Malhar Thakkar. This was also a commercial success. She won the GIFA best actress of the year in 2018 for her role in Sharato Lagu. The film and her performance was both critically and commercially acclaimed. Her next venture was Dhunki starring with Pratik Gandhi which was acclaimed critically.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/deeksha-joshi-shares-the-motion-poster-of-her-upcoming-film-dhunki/articleshow/70039419.cms |title=Deeksha Joshi shares the motion poster of her upcoming film 'Dhunki' |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}} In 2020, Deeksha received the Critics' Choice Film Awards Best Actress (Gujarati) for Dhunki. Deeksha did the titular role in the romantic comedy film Luv Ni Love Storys directed by Durgesh Tanna which was also released in 2020.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/photos-deeksha-joshi-vyoma-nandi-and-shraddha-dangar-gear-up-for-love-ni-love-storys-promotion/articleshow/73514494.cms |title=Photos: Deeksha Joshi, Vyoma Nandi and Shraddha Dangar gear up for 'Love Ni Love Storys' promotion |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/casting-director-avani-soni-talks-about-discovering-the-best-talents-from-the-gujarati-entertainment-industry/22304181 |title=Casting director Avani Soni talks about discovering the best talents from the Gujarati entertainment industry |date=21 December 2019 |website=mid-day |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}}
She made her Bollywood debut in the Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar directed by Divyang Thakkar.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-ranveer-singh-starrer-jayeshbhai-jordaar-justifies-title-film/ |title=The first look of Ranveer Singh starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar justifies the title of the film! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=4 December 2019 |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}} She will be also seen in Chandresh Bhatt's untitled project opposite Esha Kansara and Gaurav Paswala.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/deeksha-joshi-avani-soni-pratik-gandhi-and-the-entire-cast-of-love-ni-love-storys-pose-for-a-happy-picture/articleshow/73846233.cms |title=Deeksha Joshi, Avani Soni, Pratik Gandhi and the entire cast of 'Love Ni Love Storys' pose for a happy picture |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment/articles/meet-gaurav-paswala-deeksha-joshi-and-esha-kansara-the-lead-cast-of-chandresh-bhatts-next-film-102902 |title=મળો ચંદ્રેશ ભટ્ટના ડ્રીમ પ્રોજેક્ટની લીડ સ્ટાર કાસ્ટને |date=22 August 2019 |website=gujaratimidday.com |language=gu |access-date=5 February 2020}}
Filmography
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Awards
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| Rowspan="2"|2018
| Gujarati Iconic Film Awards (GIFA) | Best Actress | Rowspan="4" {{Won}} | {{Citation |title=GIFA 2018 |url=https://www.facebook.com/gifaofficial/videos/vb.1687713678112090/1986077991461868/?type=2&theater |language=en |access-date=5 February 2020}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2024}} |
| International Gujarati Film Festival
| Best Actress |
| 2020
| Critics' Choice Film Awards | Best Actress(Gujarati) | Dhunki | |
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Category:Indian film actresses
Category:Actresses from Ahmedabad
Category:Actresses in Gujarati cinema