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.

Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

Deool Band 2

Raja Shivaji

Coolie

Slumdog Millionaire

Bajirao Mastani

Total Dhamaal

All Movies (95)

• Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi2026
• Nagabandham2026 · as Suvarna
• Deool Band 22026
• Raja Shivaji2026 · as Lakhuji Jadhav
• Gandhi Talks2026 · as Premnath Gavli
• The Devil2025
• Kaal Trighori2025
• Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale2025
• Dashavatar2025 · as Inspector Michael D'Costa
• Coolie2025 · as Kakkar
• Thug Life2025 · as Sadanand
• Devmanus2025
• The Secret of Devkaali2025 · as Antagonist
• Ek Raadha Ek Meera2025 · as Sanavi's Father
• Aho Vikramaarka!2024
• Juna Furniture2024
• Yatra 22024 · as Chandrababu Naidu
• Butterfly2023 · as Sahil
• Mister Mummy2022
• De Dhakka 22022
• Sarkaru Vaari Paata2022 · as Finance Minister
• Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki2022
• Pondicherry2022
• Antim: The Final Truth2021 · as Satya Vichare
• The Big Bull2021 · as Rana Sawant
• Mumbai Saga2021
• The Power2021 · as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
• The White Tiger2021 · as The Stork
• Saffron2020 · as Ismael Pehelwan
• Dabangg 32019 · as Hariya (Special Appearance)
• Saaho2019 · as Prince
• Remember Amnesia2019 · as Dr. Sharma
• 66 Sadashiv2019
• Setters2019 · as Choudhry Ji
• The Man Who Feels No Pain2019 · as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
• Total Dhamaal2019 · as Chinappa Swamy
• Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet2019
• Vinaya Vidheya Rama2019 · as Chief Minister of Bihar
• Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha2019
• Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha2019
• Mulshi Pattern2018 · as Shirpya
• Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night2018
• Velaikkaran2017 · as Madhav Kurup
• Dhyanimani2017
• Badsha - the Don2016 · as Shyam Bhai
• Bandh Nylon Che2016
• Bajirao Mastani2015 · as Chhatrapati Shahu
• Akhil2015 · as Divya's Father
• A Paying Ghost2015
• Ungli2014 · as B.R. Dayal
• Singham Returns2014 · as CM Vikram Adhikari
• Rege2014 · as Pradeep Sharma
• Jai Ho2014 · as Babban
• Rajjo2013 · as Begum
• Arrambam2013 · as Mahadev Rane
• Shootout at Wadala2013 · as Bhinde
• Aajcha Divas Majha2013
• Himmatwala2013 · as Sher Singh
• OMG: Oh My God!2012 · as Lawyer Sardesai
• Loot2011 · as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
• Bodyguard2011 · as Ranjan Mhatre
• Fakta Ladh Mhana2011 · as Bababhai
• Ready2011 · as Ram Kapoor
• Dabangg2010 · as Rajo's father
• Don Seenu2010 · as Mukesh Duggal
• Pankh2010 · as Producer
• Teen Patti2010 · as Dagdu Seth
• Teen Patti2010
• Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!2010 · as Doctor
• Adhurs2010 · as Don Baba
• Fruit & Nut2009 · as Khandar Zala
• Wanted2009 · as Inspector Talpade
• Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!2009 · as Gupta
• 992009 · as AGM
• Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy2009 · as Shivaji Maharaj
• Meerabai Not Out2008 · as Manoj Anant Achrekar
• Slumdog Millionaire2008 · as Javed
• Uladhaal2008 · as Special Appearance
• Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang2008
• Homam2008 · as Daddy
• Dus Kahaniyaan2007
• Okkadunnadu2007 · as Sona Bhai
• Deha2007 · as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
• Zinda2006 · as Joy Fernandes
• Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride2006 · as Chappu Bhai
• Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav2005 · as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
• Musafir2004 · as Lukka
• Run2004 · as Ganpat Choudhry
• Plan2004 · as Sultan
• Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye2003 · as Munna Bhai Hatela
• Kaante2002 · as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
• Ehsaas: The Feeling2001 · as Michael
• Jeeva Sakha1992
• Sirf Ek Friday—
• Haindava—

All TV Shows (11)

• Taaza Khabar2023 · as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
• Forbidden Love2020 · as Vaibhav
• Pawan & Pooja2020 · as Pawan Kalra
• Kaale Dhande2019 · as Anna Bhai
• Selection Day2018 · as Tommy Sir
• Bigg Boss Marathi2018 · as Himself - Presenter
• The Kapil Sharma Show2016 · as Himself
• The Kapil Sharma Show2016 · as Self
• Agent Raghav2015 · as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
• Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa2006
• Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai2002 · as Himself