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