Veteran actor Mohan Joshi was conferred with the prestigious Vishnudas Bhave award 2017.
- He was awarded for his contribution to theatre.
- Veteran actor Jayant Sawarkar presented the award to Joshi.
- Mohan Joshi has acted in a number of Marathi and Hindi films and plays.
- Vishnudas Bhave award is given in memory of Vishnudas Bhave who founded the Marathi theatre.
- The award includes a trophy, a citation and a cash of Rs 25,000.
About Vishnudas Bhave
- Vishnudas Bhave was the leading dramatist of Maharashtra in India.
- He was the pioneer of Marathi theatre.
- He staged the first Marathi-language play Sita Swayamvar in Sangli 1843.
