Purbi Joshi

Purbi Joshi is a daughter of actors Pravin Joshi and Sarita Joshi.[2] She is a sister of Ketki Dave.

In 1995, Purbi got her first break in the television show Faasle.

Purbi started her career as a model in commercials for brands like Happy Dent chewing gum, Nirma Washing Powder and Thompson Television. She did lead role in Doordarshan TV series Dishayein. She did double role of twin sisters. The show was a hit initially.

In 2008, she participated in Mr. & Miss TV, a celebrity talent competition which she won and was declared "Miss TV". She is most well known for her association with the award-winning Comedy Circus. Purbi hosted several seasons of Comedy Circus and performed as an integral member of the principal cast. Purbi was also a part of MTV India's first spoof film of the popular Bollywood franchise Dhoom in the television movie, Ghoom.

Her biggest hit so far has been outstanding performance as a Gujarati Indian American working family lady in “metro park”, the show aired on Eros now and is now available on Apple TV. The show has received rave reviews and expected to return soon for a second season.

She was also part of an ensemble cast in the critically acclaimed independent film Dasvidaniya released in 2008. She made her major movie debut role in 2011 as the lead actress in Damadamm! on the big screen opposite Himesh Reshammiya,also lending her voice to the song, "Umrao Jaan" in the movie.

• Purbi Joshi on IMDb
• India Today
• The first web-site of the Indian serial Dishayen
• Purbi Joshi - Bio (interview)
• Purbi Joshi - Bio (Russian Version)