Mahesh Manjrekar
Acting
Born: May 13, 1953 (age 73) · Mumbai, India
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
The White Tiger
2021
Bajirao Mastani
2015
OMG: Oh My God!
2012
Dabangg
2010
Bodyguard
2011
Singham Returns
2014
Wanted
2009
Saaho
2019
Ready
2011
Jai Ho
2014
Coolie
2025
Photos (4)
Movies (92)
Slumdog Millionaire
Javed
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
Suvarna
The White Tiger
The Stork
Coolie
Kakkar
Saaho
Prince
The Devil
2025
Wanted
Inspector Talpade
Gandhi Talks
Premnath Gavli
Vinaya Vidheya Rama
Chief Minister of Bihar
Thug Life
Sadanand
Raja Shivaji
Lakhuji Jadhav
Bodyguard
Ranjan Mhatre
Bajirao Mastani
Chhatrapati Shahu
Adhurs
Don Baba
Velaikkaran
Madhav Kurup
The Big Bull
Rana Sawant
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
2019
Ungli
B.R. Dayal
Don Seenu
Mukesh Duggal
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
2019
Pondicherry
2022
OMG: Oh My God!
Lawyer Sardesai
Akhil
Divya's Father
Kaal Trighori
2025
Homam
Daddy
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
2022
Singham Returns
CM Vikram Adhikari
Dabangg
Rajo's father
Dhyanimani
2017
Rege
Pradeep Sharma
Butterfly
Sahil
The Man Who Feels No Pain
Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
Jai Ho
Babban
Antim: The Final Truth
Satya Vichare
Deool Band 2
2026
Teen Patti
Dagdu Seth
Teen Patti
2010
Total Dhamaal
Chinappa Swamy
Kaante
Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Finance Minister
Zinda
Joy Fernandes
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
Loot
Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
Dabangg 3
Hariya (Special Appearance)
Run
Ganpat Choudhry
Mumbai Saga
2021
Plan
Sultan
Ready
Ram Kapoor
Vaastav
Car owner
99
AGM
Juna Furniture
2024
Musafir
Lukka
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Shivaji Maharaj
Saffron
Ismael Pehelwan
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Munna Bhai Hatela
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Aho Vikramaarka!
2024
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Bababhai
The Power
Kalidas Haridas Thakur
Uladhaal
Special Appearance
Mister Mummy
2022
Remember Amnesia
Dr. Sharma
Pankh
Producer
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
2026
Arrambam
Mahadev Rane
Devmanus
2025
Yatra 2
Chandrababu Naidu
Deha
Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
Meerabai Not Out
Manoj Anant Achrekar
Setters
Choudhry Ji
Rajjo
Begum
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
2008
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
Gupta
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
Chappu Bhai
The Secret of Devkaali
Antagonist
Okkadunnadu
Sona Bhai
Badsha - the Don
Shyam Bhai
Jeeva Sakha
1992
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Michael
De Dhakka 2
2022
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Doctor
66 Sadashiv
2019
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
2018
Mulshi Pattern
Shirpya
Bandh Nylon Che
2016
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
2019
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2025
Fruit & Nut
Khandar Zala
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Sanavi's Father
Dashavatar
Inspector Michael D'Costa
Himmatwala
Sher Singh
Shootout at Wadala
Bhinde
TV Shows (8)
Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War
Air Chief Marshal Raghavan Deshmukh · 6 eps
Kaale Dhande
Anna Bhai · 8 eps
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
1 eps
Agent Raghav
Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief) · 60 eps
Forbidden Love
Vaibhav · 1 eps
Taaza Khabar
Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid · 8 eps
Selection Day
Tommy Sir · 12 eps
Pawan & Pooja
Pawan Kalra · 10 eps
Self / Appearances (2)
Upcoming (5)
Directing (34)
Forbidden Love
Director
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
Director
Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha
Director
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
Director
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Director
Natsamrat
Director
Ami Subhash Bolchi
Director
Kaksparsh
Director
Antim: The Final Truth
Director
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Director
Kurukshetra
Director
Astitva
Director
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Director
Vaastav
Director
Pitaah
Director
City of Gold
Director
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Director
Juna Furniture
Director
Hathyar
Director
Rakht
Director
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Director
The Power
Director
Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Director
Deha
Director
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Director
Panghrun
Director
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Director
Mother
Director
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Director
De Dhakka 2
Director
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Director
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Director
Me Shivaji Park
Director
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Director
Writing (33)
Dhoni
Story
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Writer
Natsamrat
Screenplay
Antim: The Final Truth
Screenplay
Antim: The Final Truth
Dialogue
Surajya
Writer
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Screenplay
Astitva
Screenplay
Astitva
Story
Cholo Paltai
Original Story
Vaastav
Screenplay
Vaastav
Story
Pitaah
Writer
City of Gold
Screenplay
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Screenplay
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Story
Juna Furniture
Writer
Rangamarthanda
Writer
Hathyar
Story
Hathyar
Screenplay
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Writer
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Screenplay
Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Writer
De Dhakka
Writer
Panghrun
Writer
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Writer
Mother
Writer
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Writer
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Writer
Mud Stoves
Story
Mud Stoves
Screenplay
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Writer
Me Shivaji Park
Writer