Mahesh Manjrekar
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Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (born 16 August 1958) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu films. 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
Gandhi Talks (2026)
as Premnath Gavli
Coma Cafe (—)
as HR
Bodyguard (2011)
as Ranjan Mhatre
Coolie (2025)
as Kakkar
Deool Band 2 (2026)
Actor
The White Tiger (2021)
as The Stork
Kaal Trighori (2025)
Actor
Aho Vikramaarka! (2024)
Actor
Haindava (2026)
Actor
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! (2010)
as Doctor
Rege (2014)
as Pradeep Sharma
The Devil (2025)
Actor
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet (2019)
Actor
Thug Life (2025)
as Sadanand
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026)
as Suvarna
Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story (—)
Actor
Bandh Nylon Che (2016)
Actor
Jai Ho (2014)
as Babban
Wanted (2009)
as Inspector Talpade
Saffron (2020)
as Ismael Pehelwan
Bajirao Mastani (2015)
as Chhatrapati Shahu
Devmanus (2025)
Actor
Sirf Ek Friday (—)
Actor
Saaho (2019)
as Prince
Dhyanimani (2017)
Actor
Raja Shivaji (2026)
as Lakhuji Jadhav
Malamaal Weekly 2 (—)
Actor
Ek Raadha Ek Meera (2025)
as Sanavi's Father
Velaikkaran (2017)
as Madhav Kurup
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi (2026)
Actor
Adhurs (2010)
as Don Baba
OMG: Oh My God! (2012)
as Lawyer Sardesai
Juna Furniture (2024)
Actor
Pankh (2010)
as Producer
Butterfly (2023)
as Sahil
Loot (2011)
as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
The Big Bull (2021)
as Rana Sawant
Pondicherry (2022)
Actor
Kaante (2002)
as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
Meerabai Not Out (2008)
as Manoj Anant Achrekar
Total Dhamaal (2019)
as Chinappa Swamy
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha (2019)
Actor
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha (2019)
Actor
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (2008)
Actor
Aajcha Divas Majha (2013)
Actor
Dabangg (2010)
as Rajo's father
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (2005)
as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
Homam (2008)
as Daddy
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022)
as Finance Minister
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki (2022)
Actor
A Paying Ghost (2015)
Actor
Antim: The Final Truth (2021)
as Satya Vichare
Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011)
as Bababhai
Mumbai Saga (2021)
Actor
Singham Returns (2014)
as CM Vikram Adhikari
Run (2004)
as Ganpat Choudhry
The Man Who Feels No Pain (2019)
as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
Zinda (2006)
as Joy Fernandes
Teen Patti (2010)
as Dagdu Seth
Ungli (2014)
as B.R. Dayal
Dabangg 3 (2019)
as Hariya (Special Appearance)
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003)
as Munna Bhai Hatela
Ready (2011)
as Ram Kapoor
Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
Actor
Musafir (2004)
as Lukka
Vaastav (1999)
as Car owner
Mulshi Pattern (2018)
as Shirpya
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (2006)
as Chappu Bhai
Mister Mummy (2022)
Actor
Don Seenu (2010)
as Mukesh Duggal
The Power (2021)
as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
99 (2009)
as AGM
Plan (2004)
as Sultan
Arrambam (2013)
as Mahadev Rane
Rajjo (2013)
as Begum
Okkadunnadu (2007)
as Sona Bhai
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (2009)
as Gupta
Akhil (2015)
as Divya's Father
The Secret of Devkaali (2025)
as Antagonist
Setters (2019)
as Choudhry Ji
Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019)
as Chief Minister of Bihar
Yatra 2 (2024)
as Chandrababu Naidu
Jeeva Sakha (1992)
Actor
Deha (2007)
as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
Badsha - the Don (2016)
as Shyam Bhai
Uladhaal (2008)
as Special Appearance
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009)
as Shivaji Maharaj
Khashaba (—)
Actor
Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001)
as Michael
Remember Amnesia (2019)
as Dr. Sharma
Dashavatar (2025)
as Inspector Michael D'Costa
Fruit & Nut (2009)
as Khandar Zala
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night (2018)
Actor
De Dhakka 2 (2022)
Actor
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale (2025)
Actor
66 Sadashiv (2019)
Actor
Himmatwala (2013)
as Sher Singh
Shootout at Wadala (2013)
as Bhinde