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 Untold Story of the Kargil War as Air Chief Marshal Raghavan Deshmukh
- Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure as Suvarna
- Gandhi Talks as Premnath Gavli
- Raja Shivaji as Lakhuji Jadhav
- Deool Band 2
- Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
- Bandkhor ... (Director)
2025
- Coolie as Kakkar
- The Devil
- Thug Life as Sadanand
- Kaal Trighori
- Devmanus
- Ek Raadha Ek Meera as Sanavi's Father
- The Secret of Devkaali as Antagonist
- Dashavatar as Inspector Michael D'Costa
- Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale ... (Director)
- Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2024
- Hi Anokhi Gaath ... (Writer)
- Aho Vikramaarka!
- Juna Furniture
- Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu
2023
- Taaza Khabar as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
- Rangamarthanda ... (Writer)
- Butterfly as Sahil
2022
- Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha ... (Director)
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister
- Mister Mummy
- Pondicherry
- Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
- Panghrun ... (Director)
- De Dhakka 2
2021
- The White Tiger as The Stork
- The Big Bull as Rana Sawant
- Antim: The Final Truth as Satya Vichare
- Mumbai Saga
- 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
- Saaho as Prince
- Dabangg 3 as Hariya (Special Appearance)
- Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy
- Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar
- The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
- Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
- Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
- Remember Amnesia as Dr. Sharma
- Setters as Choudhry Ji
- 66 Sadashiv
- Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
2018
- Bigg Boss Marathi as Himself - Presenter
- Selection Day as Tommy Sir
- Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
- Me Shivaji Park ... (Director)
- Mulshi Pattern as Shirpya
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
- Bajirao Mastani as Chhatrapati Shahu
- Agent Raghav as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
- Akhil as Divya's Father
- A Paying Ghost
2014
- Jai Ho as Babban
- Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari
- Rege as Pradeep Sharma
- Surajya ... (Writer)
- Ungli as B.R. Dayal
2013
- Arrambam as Mahadev Rane
- Kokanastha ... (Director)
- Aajcha Divas Majha
- Rajjo as Begum
- 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
- Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
- Ready as Ram Kapoor
- Ami Subhash Bolchi ... (Director)
- 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
- Pankh as Producer
- City of Gold ... (Director)
- Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! as Doctor
2009
- Wanted as Inspector Talpade
- Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as Gupta
- 99 as AGM
- Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj
- Fruit & Nut as Khandar Zala
2008
- Slumdog Millionaire as Javed
- Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
- Meerabai Not Out as Manoj Anant Achrekar
- De Dhakka ... (Writer)
- Homam as Daddy
- Uladhaal as Special Appearance
2007
- Dus Kahaniyaan
- Deha as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
- Okkadunnadu as Sona Bhai
2006
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
- Zinda as Joy Fernandes
- Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as Chappu Bhai
- Mud Stoves ... (Story)
2005
- Viruddh... Family Comes First ... (Director)
- Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... (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
- Hathyar ... (Director)
- Pitaah ... (Director)
2001
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen ... (Director)
- Ehsaas: The Feeling as Michael
2000
- Kurukshetra ... (Director)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai ... (Director)
- Astitva ... (Director)
1999
- Vaastav as Car owner
1995
- Mother ... (Director)