Mahesh Manjrekar

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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.

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Known For

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

2008

The White Tiger Not in library

The White Tiger

2021

Bajirao Mastani Not in library

Bajirao Mastani

2015

OMG: Oh My God! Not in library

OMG: Oh My God!

2012

Dabangg Not in library

Dabangg

2010

Bodyguard Not in library

Bodyguard

2011

Singham Returns Not in library

Singham Returns

2014

Wanted Not in library

Wanted

2009

Saaho Not in library

Saaho

2019

Ready Not in library

Ready

2011

Acting

2026 Raja Shivaji In Library
2026 Gandhi Talks as Premnath Gavli
2025 Kaal Trighori
2025 Thug Life as Sadanand
2025 The Secret of Devkaali as Antagonist
2025 Devmanus
2025 Ek Raadha Ek Meera as Sanavi's Father
2025 Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2025 Coolie as Kakkar
2025 Dashavatar as Inspector Michael D'Costa
2025 The Devil
2024 Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu
2024 Juna Furniture
2024 Aho Vikramaarka!
2023 Butterfly as Sahil
2023 Taaza Khabar as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid (8 episodes)
2022 Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister
2022 Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
2022 Pondicherry
2022 De Dhakka 2
2022 Mister Mummy
2021 The White Tiger as The Stork
2021 The Power as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
2021 Mumbai Saga
2021 The Big Bull as Rana Sawant
2021 Antim: The Final Truth as Satya Vichare
2020 Saffron as Ismael Pehelwan
2020 Forbidden Love as Vaibhav (1 episode)
2020 Pawan & Pooja as Pawan Kalra (10 episodes)
2019 Remember Amnesia as Dr. Sharma
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar
2019 Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy In Library
2019 The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
2019 Setters as Choudhry Ji
2019 Saaho as Prince
2019 Dabangg 3 as Hariya (Special Appearance)
2019 Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
2019 66 Sadashiv
2019 Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
2019 Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
2019 Kaale Dhande as Anna Bhai (8 episodes)
2018 Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
2018 Mulshi Pattern as Shirpya
2018 Bigg Boss Marathi as Himself - Presenter (98 episodes)
2018 Selection Day as Tommy Sir (12 episodes)
2017 Dhyanimani
2017 Velaikkaran as Madhav Kurup
2016 Bandh Nylon Che
2016 Badsha - the Don as Shyam Bhai
2016 The Kapil Sharma Show as Himself (1 episode) In Library
2016 The Kapil Sharma Show as Self (2 episodes) In Library
2015 A Paying Ghost
2015 Akhil as Divya's Father
2015 Bajirao Mastani as Chhatrapati Shahu
2015 Agent Raghav as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief) (60 episodes)
2014 Jai Ho as Babban
2014 Ungli as B.R. Dayal
2014 Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari
2014 Rege as Pradeep Sharma
2013 Himmatwala as Sher Singh
2013 Arrambam as Mahadev Rane
2013 Shootout at Wadala as Bhinde
2013 Aajcha Divas Majha
2013 Rajjo as Begum
2012 OMG: Oh My God! as Lawyer Sardesai
2011 Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
2011 Bodyguard as Ranjan Mhatre
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana as Bababhai
2011 Ready as Ram Kapoor
2010 Teen Patti as Dagdu Seth
2010 Dabangg as Rajo's father
2010 Adhurs as Don Baba
2010 Don Seenu as Mukesh Duggal
2010 Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! as Doctor
2010 Pankh as Producer
2010 Teen Patti
2009 Wanted as Inspector Talpade
2009 99 as AGM
2009 Fruit & Nut as Khandar Zala
2009 Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as Gupta
2009 Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj
2008 Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
2008 Meerabai Not Out as Manoj Anant Achrekar
2008 Uladhaal as Special Appearance
2008 Homam as Daddy
2008 Slumdog Millionaire as Javed In Library
2007 Okkadunnadu as Sona Bhai
2007 Deha as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
2007 Dus Kahaniyaan
2006 Zinda as Joy Fernandes
2006 Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as Chappu Bhai
2006 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2005 Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
2004 Musafir as Lukka
2004 Run as Ganpat Choudhry
2004 Plan as Sultan
2003 Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Munna Bhai Hatela
2002 Kaante as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself (3 episodes) In Library
2001 Ehsaas: The Feeling as Michael
1992 Jeeva Sakha
Sirf Ek Friday
Haindava
Nagabandham

Directing

2025 Ek Raadha Ek Meera Director
2025 Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale Director
2025 Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale Director
2024 Hi Anokhi Gaath Director
2024 Juna Furniture Director
2022 Panghrun Director
2022 Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha Director
2022 De Dhakka 2 Director
2021 Antim: The Final Truth Director
2021 The Power Director
2020 Forbidden Love Director
2019 Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha Director
2019 Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha Director
2018 Me Shivaji Park Director
2016 Natsamrat Director
2013 Kokanastha Director
2012 Kaksparsh Director
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Director
2011 Ami Subhash Bolchi Director
2010 City of Gold Director
2010 Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! Director
2007 Deha Director
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Director
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First Director
2005 Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav Director
2004 Rakht Director
2002 Pitaah Director
2002 Hathyar Director
2001 Ehsaas: The Feeling Director
2001 Tera Mera Saath Rahen Director
2000 Astitva Director
2000 Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai Director
2000 Kurukshetra Director
1999 Vaastav Director
1995 Mother Director
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat Director

Writing

2025 Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale Writer
2025 Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale Writer
2024 Hi Anokhi Gaath Writer
2024 Juna Furniture Writer
2023 Rangamarthanda Writer
2022 Panghrun Writer
2021 Antim: The Final Truth Dialogue
2021 Antim: The Final Truth Screenplay
2018 Me Shivaji Park Writer
2016 Natsamrat Screenplay
2014 Surajya Writer
2012 Dhoni Story
2011 Cholo Paltai Original Story
2010 Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! Writer
2010 City of Gold Screenplay
2009 Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy Writer
2008 De Dhakka Writer
2006 Mud Stoves Screenplay
2006 Mud Stoves Story
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Story
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Screenplay
2003 Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye Screenplay
2002 Pitaah Writer
2002 Hathyar Story
2002 Hathyar Screenplay
2001 Tera Mera Saath Rahen Screenplay
2001 Ehsaas: The Feeling Writer
2000 Astitva Screenplay
2000 Astitva Story
2000 Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai Writer
1999 Vaastav Screenplay
1999 Vaastav Story
1995 Mother Writer

Production

2024 Hi Anokhi Gaath Producer
2011 Fakta Ladh Mhana Producer
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Producer
2003 Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye Producer
1995 Mother Producer
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat Producer

Crew

2018 Bigg Boss Marathi Presenter
2002 Pitaah Additional Dialogue