Film and television actor Swapnil Joshi and two others were today detained at the international airport here, for carrying Indian currency beyond the
permissible limit while returning from abroad, a senior Customs official said.

Joshi, along with comedian Vijay Pawar, who is widely known as 'VIP' and a lady, were intercepted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here, after their return from Bangkok.

While Joshi and Pawar were found with a cash of Rs 1 lakh each in their possession, the latter was found carrying Rs 40,000, the official said.