Mahesh Manjrekar

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — Javed
2. The White Tiger (2021) — The Stork
3. Bajirao Mastani (2015) — Chhatrapati Shahu
4. OMG: Oh My God! (2012) — Lawyer Sardesai
5. Dabangg (2010) — Rajo's father
6. Bodyguard (2011) — Ranjan Mhatre
7. Singham Returns (2014) — CM Vikram Adhikari
8. Wanted (2009) — Inspector Talpade
9. Saaho (2019) — Prince
10. Ready (2011) — Ram Kapoor
11. Jai Ho (2014) — Babban
12. Coolie (2025) — Kakkar
13. The Man Who Feels No Pain (2019) — Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
14. Dabangg 3 (2019) — Hariya (Special Appearance)
15. Himmatwala (2013) — Sher Singh
16. Kaante (2002) — Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
17. Total Dhamaal (2019) — Chinappa Swamy
18. Arrambam (2013) — Mahadev Rane
19. Shootout at Wadala (2013) — Bhinde
20. Velaikkaran (2017) — Madhav Kurup
21. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Himself
22. Taaza Khabar (2023) — Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
23. Zinda (2006) — Joy Fernandes
24. Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022) — Finance Minister
25. Ungli (2014) — B.R. Dayal
26. Antim: The Final Truth (2021) — Satya Vichare
27. Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019) — Chief Minister of Bihar
28. Mumbai Saga (2021)
29. 99 (2009) — AGM
30. Adhurs (2010) — Don Baba
31. Thug Life (2025) — Sadanand
32. Musafir (2004) — Lukka
33. Selection Day (2018) — Tommy Sir
34. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)
35. Run (2004) — Ganpat Choudhry
36. Don Seenu (2010) — Mukesh Duggal
37. The Power (2021) — Kalidas Haridas Thakur
38. The Big Bull (2021) — Rana Sawant
39. Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (2006) — Chappu Bhai
40. Akhil (2015) — Divya's Father

Directed

1. Vaastav (1999) — Director
2. Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005) — Director
3. Natsamrat (2016) — Director
4. Antim: The Final Truth (2021) — Director
5. Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000) — Director
6. Rakht (2004) — Director
7. Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005) — Director
8. Hathyar (2002) — Director
9. The Power (2021) — Director
10. Kurukshetra (2000) — Director
11. Astitva (2000) — Director
12. Pitaah (2002) — Director
13. Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! (2010) — Director
14. Forbidden Love (2020) — Director
15. Deha (2007) — Director
16. Fakta Ladh Mhana (2011) — Director
17. Kaksparsh (2012) — Director
18. Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001) — Director
19. Juna Furniture (2024) — Director
20. City of Gold (2010) — Director
21. Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001) — Director
22. Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha (2019) — Director
23. Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha (2019) — Director
24. Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha (2022) — Director
25. Panghrun (2022) — Director
26. De Dhakka 2 (2022) — Director
27. Mother (1995) — Director
28. Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav (2005) — Director
29. Me Shivaji Park (2018) — Director
30. Ami Subhash Bolchi (2011) — Director
31. Ek Raadha Ek Meera (2025) — Director
32. Kokanastha (2013) — Director
33. Hi Anokhi Gaath (2024) — Director
34. Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat (2027) — Director
35. Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale (2025) — Director
36. Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale (2025) — Director
37. Vaastav 2 — Director