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