Gulki Joshi

 


Profession: Actress

Known For: Maddam Sir (2020–2023), Phir Subah Hogi (2012–2013), Piya Rangrezz (2015–2016)


Biography

Gulki Joshi is a popular Indian television actress celebrated for her powerful performances and versatility. She is best known for portraying the level-headed and empathetic S.H.O. Haseena Malik in the hit Sony SAB show Maddam Sir. Her portrayal of a female police officer who solves cases with "emotional intelligence" rather than violence won her widespread acclaim and a massive fan following.

Born in Indore and raised in Delhi and Mumbai, Gulki comes from an artistic background; her mother is a writer and stage director. Consequently, Gulki was active in theatre from a young age before making her television debut. She is known for choosing strong, unconventional female roles, often focusing on social issues.

Career Highlights

Television Debut & Breakthrough

  • Debut: Gulki made her acting debut in 2011 with Crime Patrol.
  • Breakthrough: Her big break came in 2012 with the lead role of Sugni in Zee TV's Phir Subah Hogi, a drama about the Bedia community in Bundelkhand. Her raw and convincing performance established her as a serious actor.

Maddam Sir (2020–2023)

  • Her role as Haseena Malik became a career-defining moment. The show's unique "jazbaat" (emotions) approach to policing resonated with audiences, and her chemistry with the cast made the show a staple on Indian television.

YearTitleRoleNetwork/Platform
2020–2023Maddam SirS.H.O. Haseena MalikSony SAB
2017–2019Vighnaharta GaneshaDevakiSony TV
2017Ek Shringaar-SwabhimanSawriColors TV
2015–2016Piya RangrezzAaradhyaLife OK
2014Nadaan Parindey Ghar AajaMeherLife OK
2012–2013Phir Subah HogiSugniZee TV
2011Crime PatrolVarious RolesSony TV

Web Series & Films

  1. Nakkash (2019): Played the character of Sabha in this critically acclaimed film centered on communal harmony in Varanasi.
  2. Bhaukaal (2020): Appeared in the MX Player crime drama series as an investigative journalist.

Trivia

  • Theatre Roots: Before TV, she was an active theatre artist and was part of her college drama society at Mithibai College, Mumbai.
  • Education: She holds a degree in Philosophy.
  • Family: She is the daughter of writer and theatre director Archana Shintre Joshi.

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