She has established herself as a prominent figure in Marathi cinema and television, widely recognized for her versatile performances and impactful contribution to the industry.

She gained recognition in Marathi cinema with her first leading role in Navri Mile Navryala (1984), alongside her future husband, Ashok Saraf.

Her subsequent films, including Dhum Dhadaka (1985), Kashasathi Premasathi (1987), and Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988), established her name as the industry's leading actress.

Her performances in De Danadan (1987), Thartharat (1989), and Pheka Pheki (1989) proved her comedic timing and contributed to the success of Marathi films in the 1980s.

Her role in Majha Chakula (1994), portraying a mother whose son is kidnapped, earned critical acclaim and marked her last major film before a hiatus.

She returned to acting in the Marathi serial Bandhan (2006) and later made a comeback to films with Aata Ga Baya (2011) and Deool Band (2015).

She also portrayed Ratnamala Mohite in Bhagya Dile Tu Mala (2022–2024) and currently stars as Shubha Killedar in Aai Ani Baba Retire Hot Aahet.

In 1984, Joshi landed her first leading role in the Marathi family drama film Navri Mile Navryala, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar, where she acted for the first time alongside her future husband Ashok Saraf as a sister.

[11] In 1989, Joshi played the main lead role of a journalist of the daily newspaper Apradh who falls in love with a CID Inspector (portrayed by Kothare) in his directorial action comedy Thartharat.

Next, she starred in the drama film Tuzhi Mazhi Jamli Jodi, which revolves around two girl-friends whose marriage gets fixed at the same time, and one has to go through troubles due to which their friendship is effected.

After a two-years gap from Marathi films, she starred in Tu Sukhkarta (1993), where she portrayed a woman who has devoted her life to spirituality and intends not to get married.