Who Is Anant Joshi? Know About Actor Playing UP CM Yogi Adityanath In Ajey

Actor Anant Joshi is all set to play the role of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the upcoming film Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi. Directed by Ravindra Gautam, the film is a biographical drama inspired by the biography of Yogi Adityanath - The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, authored by Shantanu Gupta.

Set against the backdrop of UP's volatile political landscape, the teaser of the film was unveiled by the makers on social media on Wednesday (July 2) and Anant is receiving praises for his performance as the CM.

Who is Anant Joshi?

At just the age of 35, Anant has carved a niche in the entertainment industry, spanning web series, television, and films. Born in Agra, UP, he first gained public attention playing the titular character in Alt Balaji's Virgin Bhasskar (2019–2020), where his portrayal of an earnest young author caught attention.

Ajey Teaser: Anant Joshi Looks Impressive As Yogi Adityanath, Paresh Rawal Makes Blink-And-Miss Appearance (VIDEO)

He continued to make waves with roles in shows like Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2022), Maamla Legal Hai (2024), and Kathal (2023), where he played Constable Saurabh Dwivedi

In 2023, he also played Pritam Pandey, a pivotal role in Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail.

Anant goes bald for his role in Ajey

To portray Yogi Adityanath authentically, the actor went bald and he recently stated that it was not an easy decision.

"I’ve been emotionally attached to my hair all my life. Losing it wasn’t just a cosmetic change - it was letting go of a part of myself. But this role demanded that sacrifice. I knew I couldn’t fake it. I had to live it. I had to become Yogi, not just act like him."

About Ajey

Directed by Ravindra Gautam and produced by Ritu Mengi, Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi features Anant in the lead role. The ensemble cast includes popular names such as Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), Ajay Mengi, Pawan Malhotra, Rajesh Khattar, Garima Vikrant Singh, and Sarwar Ahuja.

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