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.
Known for
Credits
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
as Javed
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026)
as Suvarna
The White Tiger (2021)
as The Stork
Coolie (2025)
as Kakkar
Thug Life (2025)
as Sadanand
The Devil (2025)
Actor
Saaho (2019)
as Prince
Gandhi Talks (2026)
as Premnath Gavli
Wanted (2009)
as Inspector Talpade
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
as Chhatrapati Shahu
Bodyguard (2011)
as Ranjan Mhatre
Raja Shivaji (2026)
as Lakhuji Jadhav
Velaikkaran (2017)
as Madhav Kurup
OMG: Oh My God! (2012)
as Lawyer Sardesai
Pondicherry (2022)
Actor
Ungli (2014)
as B.R. Dayal
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha (2019)
Actor
Kaal Trighori (2025)
Actor
Dabangg (2010)
as Rajo's father
Homam (2008)
as Daddy
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha (2019)
Actor
The Big Bull (2021)
as Rana Sawant
Jai Ho (2014)
as Babban
Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story (—)
Actor
Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019)
as Chief Minister of Bihar
Mumbai Saga (2021)
Actor
The Man Who Feels No Pain (2019)
as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
Total Dhamaal (2019)
as Chinappa Swamy
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki (2022)
Actor
Antim: The Final Truth (2021)
as Satya Vichare
Singham Returns (2014)
as CM Vikram Adhikari
Dhyanimani (2017)
Actor
Kaante (2002)
as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
Rege (2014)
as Pradeep Sharma
Adhurs (2010)
as Don Baba
Dabangg 3 (2019)
as Hariya (Special Appearance)
Remember Amnesia (2019)
as Dr. Sharma
Deool Band 2 (2026)
Actor
Teen Patti (2010)
as Dagdu Seth
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022)
as Finance Minister
Butterfly (2023)
as Sahil
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (2005)
as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
Malamaal Weekly 2 (—)
Actor
Ready (2011)
as Ram Kapoor
Akhil (2015)
as Divya's Father
Run (2004)
as Ganpat Choudhry
Vaastav (1999)
as Car owner
Zinda (2006)
as Joy Fernandes
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi (2026)
Actor
Juna Furniture (2024)
Actor
Setters (2019)
as Choudhry Ji
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003)
as Munna Bhai Hatela
Khashaba (—)
Actor
Fruit & Nut (2009)
as Khandar Zala
A Paying Ghost (2015)
Actor
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Actor
Haindava (—)
Actor
Saffron (2020)
as Ismael Pehelwan
99 (2009)
as AGM
The Power (2021)
as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
Musafir (2004)
as Lukka
Rajjo (2013)
as Begum
De Dhakka 2 (2022)
Actor
Mister Mummy (2022)
Actor
Don Seenu (2010)
as Mukesh Duggal
Plan (2004)
as Sultan
Badsha - the Don (2016)
as Shyam Bhai
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (2009)
as Gupta
Pankh (2010)
as Producer
Deha (2007)
as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
Arrambam (2013)
as Mahadev Rane
Aho Vikramaarka! (2024)
Actor
Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001)
as Michael
Devmanus (2025)
Actor
Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011)
as Bababhai
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009)
as Shivaji Maharaj
The Secret of Devkaali (2025)
as Antagonist
Yatra 2 (2024)
as Chandrababu Naidu
Loot (2011)
as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
Meerabai Not Out (2008)
as Manoj Anant Achrekar
Okkadunnadu (2007)
as Sona Bhai
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (2006)
as Chappu Bhai
Bandh Nylon Che (2016)
Actor
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (2008)
Actor
Aajcha Divas Majha (2013)
Actor
Uladhaal (2008)
as Special Appearance
Sirf Ek Friday (—)
Actor
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale (2025)
Actor
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet (2019)
Actor
Coma Cafe (—)
as HR
Jeeva Sakha (1992)
Actor
Mulshi Pattern (2018)
as Shirpya
Dashavatar (2025)
as Inspector Michael D'Costa
66 Sadashiv (2019)
Actor
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! (2010)
as Doctor
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night (2018)
Actor
Ek Raadha Ek Meera (2025)
as Sanavi's Father
Himmatwala (2013)
as Sher Singh
Shootout at Wadala (2013)
as Bhinde