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