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Deeksha Joshi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth4 December 1992

Age30 Years

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Hem Joshi; Mother - Rashmi Joshi

Deeksha Joshi Biography

Deeksha Joshi is an Indian actor known for her work in Gujarati cinema and select Hindi films. Trained in English literature and Hindustani classical music

Early life and background
Deeksha Joshi was born on 4 December 1992 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and grew up with roots in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She attended Eklavya School in Ahmedabad and went on to study at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, where she completed a Master of Arts in English Literature. Alongside her academic training, she holds a Visharad degree in Hindustani classical music. During her master’s studies she interned at Sabarmati Ashram.

Career
Deeksha began performing on stage from a young age; she participated in theatrical productions from third grade onwards and has acted in plays such as Dream of Hare Sandal at the Ouroboros Art Hub theatre in Ahmedabad. Her screen debut came in Gujarati cinema with the 2017 film Shubh Aarambh, in which she played the role of Riddhima. She built her profile with a string of Gujarati films, notably Dhunki (2019), which helped establish her as a recognized performer in the regional industry.

Her other Gujarati credits include Luv Ni Love Storys (2020), Fakt Mahilao Maate (2022), and Lakiro (2023). Deeksha has also worked in Hindi-language projects. She made her Hindi film debut in 376 D (2020), portraying the character Sandhya in a courtroom drama. In 2022 she appeared as Preeti in the comedy-drama Jayeshbhai Jordaar, sharing the screen with Ranveer Singh.

Public profile
Deeksha has been acknowledged with several awards for her work. Early recognition came in 2018 with honours such as an International Gujarati Film Festival award for Best Actor Female, a Gujarati Iconic Film Award for Best Actress for Sharato Lagu, and an award presented by the Gujarat Chief Minister as an upcoming talent in Gujarati films. She received the Critics’ Choice Film Award for Best Actress (Gujarati) in 2020 for Dhunki, and subsequent recognitions include Gujarat Nu Gaurav in 2021 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for Best Actress (Gujarati) in 2023.

Beyond acting, Deeksha expresses a strong interest in creative pursuits. She reads extensively and maintains a sizable book collection. Drawing and doodling are personal practices that she uses for relaxation and to cultivate a meditative state. She has explored writing, including attempts at script and dialogue work. Deeksha has also spoken about her views on television, indicating that she does not see it as a path that would provide the artistic satisfaction she seeks.

Personal life
Deeksha is the daughter of Hem Joshi, noted in the available information as a scientist, and Rashmi Joshi. She is unmarried. An animal lover, she keeps two pet cats named Ponyo and Myo. Physically, the available profile lists her height at approximately 168 cm (5 feet 6 inches), weight around 55 kg (121 lbs), and eye colour as dark brown with light ash brown hair. She has several tattoos and a septum piercing.

Artistic influences
Deeksha has cited admiration for the Russian-American actor and teacher Michael Chekhov. She has referenced his psycho-physical acting approach as influential in developing her imaginative and emotional range as a performer.

Latest updates
Recent years have seen Deeksha continue to work across Gujarati films and take roles in Hindi cinema. Her most recent listed projects include the Gujarati film Lakiro (2023) and her appearance in Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022). Her award recognitions continued into 2023 with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for Best Actress (Gujarati).
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Recent Work

Lakiro

Gujarati film (role not specified in excerpt)

2023
Jayeshbhai Jordaar

Hindi comedy-drama — played Preeti

2022
376 D

Hindi courtroom drama — played Sandhya

2020
Dhunki

Gujarati drama — notable role that raised her profile

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Gujarati cinema with Shubh Aarambh (2017)
  2. Breakthrough role in Dhunki (2019)
  3. Hindi film appearances including 376 D (2020) and Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022)
  4. Multiple awards including Critics’ Choice Film Award (Gujarati) for Dhunki and Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award for Best Actress (Gujarati) in 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deeksha Joshi born?

4 December 1992

What is Deeksha Joshi known for?

Actor

What is Deeksha Joshi’s marital status?

Unmarried