Sharad Joshi was a Hindi poet, writer, satirist and a dialogue and scriptwriter in Hindi films and television. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990.
Sharad Joshi has written many satirical essays on political, social, cultural and economical topics, such as Atha Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Billiyon ka Artha Shastra, Buddhijivi, Sahitya ka Mahabali, Adhyaksha Mahodaya
Sharad Joshi also wrote satirical plays. His plays Ek Tha Gadha Urf Aladad Khan and Andhon Ka Haathi are popular for satire and timeless humour
His books and essay collections include Parikrama, Kisi Bahane, Tilasm, Jeep par Sawar Illian, Raha Kinare Baith, Meri Shreshth Rachnaye, Dusri Satah, Yatha Sambhav, Yatra Tatra Sarvatra, Yatha Samay, Ham Bhrashtan ke Bhrasht Hamare, and Pratidin
Filmography as dialogue writer
- Kshitij (1974)
- Chhoti Si Baat (1975)
- Sanch Ko Anch Nahin (1979)
- Godhuli (1977)
- Chorni (1982)
- Utsav (1984)
- Mera Damad (1990)
- Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991)
- Udaan (1997)
TV serials[edit]
- Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi (1984–85)
- Vikram Aur Betal
- Wah Janaab (1984)
- Dane Anar Ke
- Shrimati ji
- Sinhasan Battisie
- Yeh Duniyan Gazab Ki[10]
- Pyale Mai Toofan
- Guldasta
- Lapataganj (2009)