Career
He was also called Sarvajanik Kaka (Marathi: सार्वजनिक काका) with affectionate humour. He was a social activist in Pune when Maharashtrian revival began, and he was the elderly guiding philosopher when Tilak and Agarkar"s generation gave impetus to Indian freedom struggle. Joshi also represented Vasudev Balwant Phadke as his lawyer in Phadke"s trial.
Joshi had a daughter who was married to Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
He died on 25 July 1880 due to heart trouble.