Mahesh Manjrekar
Born: 1953-05-13 in Mumbai, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Mahesh Manjrekar (born 15 August, 1958 in Mumbai) is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005). He has won a National Film Award and two Star Screen Awards. Besides direction, he has acted in several films including some of his own productions. He first gained acclaim as an actor for his performance in the 2002 film Kaante, and later played negative roles in the Telugu film Okkadunnadu (2007) and as the gangster Javed in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). He played the role of 'Shivaji Maharaj' in Marathi movie Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the "Aakhri Chunauti" series of episodes in CID.
Filmography
2027
- Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat ... (Producer)
2026
- Operation Safed Sagar: The Highest Air Force Mission
- Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure as Suvarna
- Gandhi Talks as Premnath Gavli
- Raja Shivaji as Lakhuji Jadhav
- Deool Band 2
- Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
2025
- The Devil
- Coolie as Kakkar
- Thug Life as Sadanand
- Kaal Trighori
- Devmanus
- The Secret of Devkaali as Antagonist
- Dashavatar as Inspector Michael D'Costa
- Ek Raadha Ek Meera as Sanavi's Father
- Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale ... (Director)
- Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2024
- Aho Vikramaarka!
- Juna Furniture
- Hi Anokhi Gaath ... (Director)
- Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu
2023
- Taaza Khabar as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
- Rangamarthanda ... (Writer)
- Butterfly as Sahil
2022
- Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
- Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha ... (Director)
- Pondicherry
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister
- Panghrun ... (Writer)
- Mister Mummy
- De Dhakka 2
2021
- The White Tiger as The Stork
- Antim: The Final Truth as Satya Vichare
- Mumbai Saga
- The Big Bull as Rana Sawant
- The Power as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
2020
- Forbidden Love as Vaibhav
- Pawan & Pooja as Pawan Kalra
- Saffron as Ismael Pehelwan
2019
- Kaale Dhande as Anna Bhai
- Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
- Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
- Saaho as Prince
- Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy
- The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
- Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar
- Dabangg 3 as Hariya (Special Appearance)
- Setters as Choudhry Ji
- Remember Amnesia as Dr. Sharma
- Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
- 66 Sadashiv
2018
- Bigg Boss Marathi as Himself - Presenter
- Selection Day as Tommy Sir
- Mulshi Pattern as Shirpya
- Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
- Me Shivaji Park ... (Writer)
2017
- Velaikkaran as Madhav Kurup
- Dhyanimani
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Self
- Natsamrat ... (Director)
- Badsha - the Don as Shyam Bhai
- Bandh Nylon Che
2015
- Agent Raghav as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
- Bajirao Mastani as Chhatrapati Shahu
- Akhil as Divya's Father
- A Paying Ghost
2014
- Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari
- Jai Ho as Babban
- Surajya ... (Writer)
- Ungli as B.R. Dayal
- Rege as Pradeep Sharma
2013
- Arrambam as Mahadev Rane
- Rajjo as Begum
- Kokanastha ... (Director)
- Aajcha Divas Majha
- Himmatwala as Sher Singh
- Shootout at Wadala as Bhinde
2012
- OMG: Oh My God! as Lawyer Sardesai
- Kaksparsh ... (Director)
- Dhoni ... (Story)
2011
- Bodyguard as Ranjan Mhatre
- Ami Subhash Bolchi ... (Director)
- Ready as Ram Kapoor
- Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
- Fakta Ladh Mhana as Bababhai
- Cholo Paltai ... (Original Story)
2010
- Dabangg as Rajo's father
- Adhurs as Don Baba
- Teen Patti as Dagdu Seth
- Don Seenu as Mukesh Duggal
- City of Gold ... (Director)
- Pankh as Producer
- Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! as Doctor
2009
- Wanted as Inspector Talpade
- 99 as AGM
- Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as Gupta
- Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj
- Fruit & Nut as Khandar Zala
2008
- Slumdog Millionaire as Javed
- Homam as Daddy
- Meerabai Not Out as Manoj Anant Achrekar
- De Dhakka ... (Writer)
- Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
- Uladhaal as Special Appearance
2007
- Dus Kahaniyaan
- Okkadunnadu as Sona Bhai
- Deha as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
2006
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
- Zinda as Joy Fernandes
- Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as Chappu Bhai
- Mud Stoves ... (Screenplay)
2005
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... (Director)
- Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
- Viruddh... Family Comes First ... (Director)
2003
- Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Munna Bhai Hatela
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
- Kaante as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
- Pitaah ... (Writer)
- Hathyar ... (Director)
2001
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen ... (Director)
- Ehsaas: The Feeling as Michael
2000
- Kurukshetra ... (Director)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai ... (Director)
- Astitva ... (Screenplay)
1999
- Vaastav as Car owner
1995
- Mother ... (Producer)