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Gulki Joshi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 May 1990

Age33 (as of 2023)

BirthplaceIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother: Arachana Shintree (actress, writer); Father: Rakesh Joshi (director)

Gulki Joshi Biography

Indian television actress Gulki Joshi rose from early setbacks to mainstream recognition through a string of TV roles and a breakthrough performance as SHO

Early life and background
Gulki Joshi was born on 17 May 1990 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a middle-class family. Her parents were involved in the creative field—her mother is listed as an actress and writer and her father as a director—which exposed her to performance and storytelling from a young age. Though born in Indore, she completed her schooling in Mumbai and went on to study at Mithibai College, where she graduated in philosophy and later completed post-graduation.

From childhood she was active in extracurriculars such as dance, drama and sports. She took part in college acting competitions and joined a theatre group while pursuing postgraduate studies. Early stage work included a demanding dramatic role in the play Purush, for which she received positive notice. That period of training and stage experience helped shape her decision to pursue acting as a career.

Career
Gulki’s professional screen career began with small television parts. Her earliest credited television appearance came in 2011 on Crime Patrol. The following year she earned a notable role in Phir Subah Hogi, playing the character Sugni Singh. Over the next decade she appeared in a range of television dramas, including Nadaan Parindey Ghar Aaja, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Piya Rangrezz, Bas Thode Se Anjane, Adaalat, Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman, Paramavatar Shri Krishna and Piyaa Albela.

In addition to television, Gulki has experience in web series and film work; a listed film credit is Nakkash (2019), and she appears in the web series Bhaukaal (2020). Despite regular work, her path included repeated rejection early on—callbacks where she was told roles would not suit her or subjected to discouraging comments about appearance. She continued auditioning and building her craft through theatre and episodic television until a larger, career-defining opportunity arrived.

Breakthrough and Madam Sir
Gulki Joshi’s highest-profile television success came with the Sony SAB series Madam Sir, which began elevating her visibility from 2020. In that series she played SHO Haseena Malik, a character that brought her widespread recognition. The show featured an ensemble of lead actresses and became popular both on television and through viral clips shared online; short-form video presence and social media activity featuring the lead cast contributed to the show’s broader reach.

After three consecutive years on the series, Gulki stepped away from the show in 2023. She later explained that the break was motivated by a need to address her mental health and recover from fatigue accumulated during continuous work.

Public profile
Gulki is known for her mix of stage-trained craft and television versatility. Her upbringing in a family with film and theatre connections, combined with formal education and years of auditions, informs the performances she brings to screen. She has publicly reflected on the role that repeated rejection played in strengthening her resolve and shaping her career.

Latest updates
As of 2023, Gulki had taken a temporary hiatus from her long-running television role to focus on wellbeing after intensive years of work. She remains recognised for her portrayal in Madam Sir and retains credits across television, film and streaming projects.
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Recent Work

Madam Sir

Sony SAB television series in which she played SHO Haseena Malik; brought mainstream recognition

2020-2023
Nakkash

Film credit

2019
Bhaukaal

Web series credit

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Began television career with an appearance on Crime Patrol (2011)
  2. Played Sugni Singh in Phir Subah Hogi (2012)
  3. Lead role as SHO Haseena Malik on Sony SAB’s Madam Sir (2020–2023)
  4. Film credit in Nakkash (2019) and web series Bhaukaal (2020)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gulki Joshi born?

17 May 1990

What is Gulki Joshi known for?

Actress

What is Gulki Joshi’s marital status?

Unmarried