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
- Raja Shivaji as Lakhuji Jadhav
- Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure as Suvarna
- Deool Band 2
- Gandhi Talks as Premnath Gavli
- Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
2025
- Coolie as Kakkar
- Kaal Trighori
- Thug Life as Sadanand
- The Devil
- Devmanus
- Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale ... (Director)
- Dashavatar as Inspector Michael D'Costa
- The Secret of Devkaali as Antagonist
- Ek Raadha Ek Meera as Sanavi's Father
- Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2024
- Aho Vikramaarka!
- Juna Furniture
- Hi Anokhi Gaath ... (Writer)
- Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu
2023
- Taaza Khabar as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
- Butterfly as Sahil
- Rangamarthanda ... (Writer)
2022
- Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha ... (Director)
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister
- Pondicherry
- Mister Mummy
- Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
- Panghrun ... (Writer)
- De Dhakka 2
2021
- The White Tiger as The Stork
- Antim: The Final Truth as Satya Vichare
- The Big Bull as Rana Sawant
- The Power as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
- Mumbai Saga
2020
- Forbidden Love as Vaibhav
- Pawan & Pooja as Pawan Kalra
- Saffron as Ismael Pehelwan
2019
- Saaho as Prince
- Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy
- Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar
- Kaale Dhande as Anna Bhai
- The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
- Dabangg 3 as Hariya (Special Appearance)
- Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
- Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
- Remember Amnesia as Dr. Sharma
- Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
- Setters as Choudhry Ji
- 66 Sadashiv
2018
- Selection Day as Tommy Sir
- Bigg Boss Marathi as Himself - Presenter
- Mulshi Pattern as Shirpya
- Me Shivaji Park ... (Writer)
- Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
2017
- Velaikkaran as Madhav Kurup
- Dhyanimani
2016
- The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself
- 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
- Surajya ... (Writer)
- Jai Ho as Babban
- Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari
- Rege as Pradeep Sharma
- Ungli as B.R. Dayal
2013
- Rajjo as Begum
- Kokanastha ... (Director)
- Arrambam as Mahadev Rane
- Aajcha Divas Majha
- Himmatwala as Sher Singh
- Shootout at Wadala as Bhinde
2012
- OMG: Oh My God! as Lawyer Sardesai
- Dhoni ... (Story)
- Kaksparsh ... (Director)
2011
- Bodyguard as Ranjan Mhatre
- Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
- Ready as Ram Kapoor
- Fakta Ladh Mhana as Bababhai
- Ami Subhash Bolchi ... (Director)
- Cholo Paltai ... (Original Story)
2010
- Dabangg as Rajo's father
- Adhurs as Don Baba
- Don Seenu as Mukesh Duggal
- City of Gold ... (Director)
- Teen Patti as Dagdu Seth
- Pankh as Producer
- Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! as Doctor
2009
- Wanted as Inspector Talpade
- 99 as AGM
- Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj
- Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as Gupta
- Fruit & Nut as Khandar Zala
2008
- Slumdog Millionaire as Javed
- De Dhakka ... (Writer)
- Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
- Homam as Daddy
- Meerabai Not Out as Manoj Anant Achrekar
- 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 ... (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 ... (Director)
- Hathyar ... (Director)
2001
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen ... (Director)
- Ehsaas: The Feeling as Michael
2000
- Kurukshetra ... (Director)
- Astitva ... (Screenplay)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai ... (Writer)
1999
- Vaastav ... (Director)
1995
- Mother ... (Director)