Sachiin J. Joshi, an Indian actor, producer, and businessman, has often found himself in the news for reasons extending beyond his cinematic endeavors. Born on August 7, 1984, in Pune, Maharashtra, to Jagdish Joshi, owner of the JMJ Group of industries, Sachiin's career has been marked by ventures in both the entertainment and business worlds. While he has appeared in Telugu and Hindi films, his name has also been associated with controversies and legal issues, drawing media attention to aspects of his life beyond the screen.
Joshi's initial foray into the film industry began with Telugu cinema, with his debut in "Mounamelanoyi" (2002), followed by roles in "Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu" (2002) and "Orey Pandu" (2005). Despite these early roles, he didn't achieve significant recognition in Tollywood. He later transitioned to Bollywood, marking his Hindi film debut in 2011 with "Aazaan," a film he also co-produced. He returned to Telugu cinema with "Nee Jathaga Nenundali," a remake of "Aashiqui 2". Joshi also starred in the 2013 film "Jackpot". His film "Amavas" (2018), was met with poor reviews.
Beyond acting, Joshi has been involved in various business ventures. He is the vice-chairman of the JMJ Group, the parent company for diverse business interests. In 2017, he purchased the Kingfisher Villa in Goa, previously owned by Vijay Mallya. He also owned the Dambulla Viikings franchise in the Lanka Premier League, which was terminated by SLC in 2021.
However, Sachiin Joshi's journey has not been without controversy. In February 2021, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges. This arrest brought considerable media attention to Joshi, overshadowing his film career. The ED alleged that he helped the Omkar Group launder money. Joshi was sent to judicial custody in connection with a slum rehabilitation fraud case involving the Omkar Group.
In October 2022, a special PMLA court discharged Joshi in the money laundering case, observing that there was no prima facie case against him. The court noted that there was no record of Joshi or his companies receiving the money and that the transactions were corroborated with bank statements. The court also discharged Omkar Group promoters, Babulal Varma and Kamalkishore Gupta, and stated that Joshi must be given parity with them.
Despite being discharged, Joshi approached the Bombay High Court in December 2022 against a look-out notice that remained effective against him. His legal battles and business dealings have often placed him in the headlines, sometimes more so than his contributions to the film industry.
