Personal Info
Birth date
1953-05-13 (72 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Mumbai, India
Also known as
महेश मांजरेकर
মহেশ মাঞ্জরেকর
మహేష్ మంజ్రేకర్
Mahesh V. Manjrekar
Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar
Mahesh Manjrekar
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mahesh Manjrekar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Slumdog Millionaire
7.732
Overview:
A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
6
Overview:
Host Farooq Shaikh interviews many well-known Bollywood faces as well as television celebrities and gives a peek into their private and professional lives.Saaho
5.9
Overview:
A battle for power ensues as warring gangters thrive to gain possession of a "black box" that can make them richer than they already are, and an undercover cop intervenes with the help of his sharp intellect and an instinct to kill.Thug Life
5.5
Overview:
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.The White Tiger
6.979
Overview:
An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.Bajirao Mastani
7.3
Overview:
Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative family.Bigg Boss Marathi
2
Overview:
The Marathi version of the reality show where a number of contestants (known as "housemates") live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Each week, housemates nominate two of their fellow housemates for eviction, and the housemates who receive the most nominations faces a public vote out.Vinaya Vidheya Rama
4
Overview:
Ram is one among the five orphaned boys in Visakhapatnam, adopted by a doctor who ensures them a roof to live under, with dignity. Ram goes to any extent to protect his family and he's a handful for the baddie to handle in a time of crisis. How does Ram protect his family when they need him the most?Forbidden Love
5
Overview:
Forbidden love is a Hindi romantic thriller short film starring Ali Fazal, Patralekhaa, and Omkar Kapoor. Unable to come out of the closet to his parents, Neel gets married to his partner Dev's sister, Keya. Will Neel succeed in living a dual life, or will his truth destroy everyone involved?Adhurs
6.1
Overview:
Twin brothers who are separated at birth receive different upbringing. After they grow up, they chance upon each other when one of them gets kidnapped by hoodlums.Dabangg 3
4.9
Overview:
Chulbul this time has to take on a criminal named Balli Singh, who has disrupted other people's lives with his annoying antics.Dabangg
5.8
Overview:
A troubled relationship with his younger half-brother and stepfather compels Chulbul Pandey to become a corrupt but fearless cop whose life changes when he locks horns with a corrupt political leader.Jai Ho
4.989
Overview:
An upright ex-army man, Jai fights a solitary war against corruption and injustice. With a simple mantra to pay forward, he starts off by helping one person and forms an ever growing circle of people helping each other.Wanted
5.8
Overview:
Radhe is a hardcore gangster. A sharpshooter with a sharp brain, he works for Gani Bhai, the dreaded Mafioso, but on his own terms. Totally fearless, Radhe single handedly eliminates Gani Bhai's enemies one by one; making more enemies than he bargained for.Mumbai Saga
5.6
Overview:
The film, set in the 1980s and 90s, chronicles the transformation of Bombay to Mumbai. The story is a cat and mouse game between a deadly don, Amartya Rao, who doesn’t think twice before killing, and there’s nobody who could stop him and a cop, who is dogging his every step.Selection Day
7.286
Overview:
Two teen cricket prodigies struggle against their overbearing father and a system stacked against them to realize their own ambitions and identities.Bodyguard
5.214
Overview:
Lovely Singh is extremely respectful of Mr Rana and his daughter Divya. While appointed as Divya's bodyguard, he falls in love with a girl he has never met, unaware that she is none other than Divya.The Man Who Feels No Pain
6.6
Overview:
Leveraging his ability to withstand pain, a young man trains to follow in the footsteps of his martial arts hero.Antim: The Final Truth
6.6
Overview:
A farmer's son is forced to leave the village and move to the city, where he soon becomes a dreaded gangster and crosses paths with a fearless cop determined to eliminate criminals.Sarkaru Vaari Paata
5.6
Overview:
Mahesh, a money lender, is swindled by a gambling addict called Kalaavathi in the US. While he comes to India to collect his debt, he decides to stay back and do his bit for the country's financial health.Agent Raghav
6
Overview:
Agent Raghav, a sharp and intelligent detective, is an expert in reading people’s mind, a gift which he inherited from his father who was a psychiatrist. While Raghav works for the crime branch and solves cases, he also struggles to overcome his personal issues.99
6.6
Overview:
Two unlucky delinquents stumble into a series of random misadventures when they attempt to collect a debt for their boss.Singham Returns
6.1
Overview:
Owing to the wrongdoings affiliated with evils similar to black money, an honest but ferocious police officer returns as the Deputy Commissioner of Police with the prospect of wiping out injustice.Ready
5
Overview:
Prem believes Sanjana is the girl chosen by his dad and falls in love with her. However, she is a runaway bride escaping from a marriage set up by her mafia uncles against her wishes. On learning the truth, he devises a plan to win her over from her uncles who intend to usurp her huge inheritance.Total Dhamaal
5.1
Overview:
Con-artists Guddu and Johnny, a bickering couple Avinash and Bindu who are on a verge of divorce, a fireman Lallan and his side-kick siblings Adi and Manav and a cunning police commissioner set out on a mad chase for a hidden booty of Rs 50 crores in a zoo in Janakpur.Vaastav
7.265
Overview:
Raghu, a simpleton, and his best friend decide to run a food stall to get rid of their unemployment. However, Raghu's life takes a drastic turn after he accidentally kills one of their customers and he is pushed into a life of crime.Taaza Khabar
6.704
Overview:
A public toilet caretaker's poverty-stricken life takes a drastic U-turn when he helps an old woman. How long will fate smile upon him?OMG: Oh My God!
7.223
Overview:
A shopkeeper takes God to court when his shop is destroyed by an earthquake.Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha
7.5
Overview:
This movie is a brutal look at coming of age in a city whose citizens have been famished by brutality and sin for centuries. It is said that the night sky of Mumbai has been forever haunted - hiding the beautiful twinkling stars by the curse of countless lives lost in a ruthlessly expanding city. The film, soaked in the fog of these ancestors, explores what it takes to grow up in a deprived community, looking to satiate the hunger of one's soul. Enacted by two young souls, The film is a director's masterpiece.Acting
TBASirf Ek Friday as Unknown
TBAKaal Trighori as Unknown
2026Raja Shivaji as Unknown
2025Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale as Unknown
2025Thug Life as Sadanand
2025Devmanus as Unknown
2025The Secret of Devkaali as Antagonist
2025Ek Raadha Ek Meera as Sanavi's Father
2024Aho Vikramaarka! as Unknown
2024Juna Furniture as Unknown
2024Yatra 2 as Chandrababu Naidu
2023Butterfly as Sahil
2023Taaza Khabar (8 Episodes) as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
2022Mister Mummy as Unknown
2022De Dhakka 2 as Unknown
2022Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Finance Minister
2022Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki as Unknown
2022Pondicherry as Unknown
2021The Big Bull as Rana Sawant
2021Mumbai Saga as Unknown
2021The Power as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
2021The White Tiger as The Stork
2020Forbidden Love (1 Episode) as Vaibhav
2020Kesari (Saffron) as Ismael Pehelwan
2020Pawan & Pooja (10 Episodes) as Pawan Kalra
2019Dabangg 3 as Hariya (Special Appearance)
2019Kaale Dhande (8 Episodes) as Anna Bhai
2019Saaho as Prince
2019Remember Amnesia as Dr. Sharma
201966 Sadashiv as Unknown
2019Setters as Choudhry Ji
2019The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
2019Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy
2019Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet as Unknown
2019Vinaya Vidheya Rama as Chief Minister of Bihar
2019Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha as Unknown
2019Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha as Unknown
2018Selection Day (12 Episodes) as Tommy Sir
2018Mulshi Pattern as Unknown
2018Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night as Unknown
2018Bigg Boss Marathi (98 Episodes) as Himself - Presenter
2017Velaikkaran as Madhav Kurup
2017Dhyanimani as Unknown
2016Badsha - the Don as Shyam Bhai
2016The Kapil Sharma Show (2 Episodes) as Himself
2016Bandh Nylon Che as Unknown
2015Bajirao Mastani as Chhatrapati Shahu
2015Akhil as Divya's Father
2015Agent Raghav (60 Episodes) as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
2015A Paying Ghost as Unknown
2014Ungli as B.R. Dayal
2014Singham Returns as CM Vikram Adhikari
2014Rege as Pradeep Sharma
2014Jai Ho as Babban
2013Rajjo as Begum
2013Arrambam as Mahadev Rane
2013Shootout at Wadala as Bhinde
2013Aajcha Divas Majha as Unknown
2013Himmatwala as Sher Singh
2012OMG: Oh My God! as Lawyer Sardesai
2011Loot as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
2011Bodyguard as Ranjan Mhatre
2011Fakta Ladh Mhana as Bababhai
2011Ready as Ram Kapoor
2010Dabangg as Rajo's father
2010Don Seenu as Mukesh Duggal
2010Pankh as Producer
2010Teen Patti as Dagdu Seth, Unknown
2010Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho as Doctor
2010Adhurs as Don Baba
2009Fruit & Nut as Khandar Zala
2009Wanted as Inspector Talpade
2009Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as Gupta
200999 as AGM
2009Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as Shivaji Maharaj
2008Meerabai Not Out as Manoj Anant Achrekar
2008Slumdog Millionaire as Javed
2008Uladhaal as Special Appearance
2008Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang as Unknown
2008Homam as Daddy
2007Dus Kahaniyaan as Unknown
2007Okkadunnadu as Sona Bhai
2007Deha as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
2006Zinda as Joy Fernandes
2006Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as Chappu Bhai
2005Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
2004Musafir as Lukka
2004Run as Ganpat Choudhry
2004Plan as Sultan
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye as Munna Bhai Hatela
2002Kaante as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (3 Episodes) as Himself
2001Ehsaas: The Feeling as Michael
1992Jeeva Sakha as Unknown
Production
TBAVedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat ... Producer
2024Hi Anokhi Gaath ... Producer
2011Fakta Ladh Mhana ... Producer
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... Producer
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye ... Producer
1995Mother ... Producer
Directing
TBAVedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat ... Director
2025Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale ... Director
2025Ek Raadha Ek Meera ... Director
2024Juna Furniture ... Director
2024Hi Anokhi Gaath ... Director
2022De Dhakka 2 ... Director
2022Panghrun ... Director
2022Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha ... Director
2021Antim: The Final Truth ... Director
2021The Power ... Director
2020Forbidden Love (1 Episode) ... Director
2019Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha ... Director
2019Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha ... Director
2018Me Shivaji Park ... Director
2016Natsamrat ... Director
2013Kokanastha ... Director
2012Kaksparsh ... Director
2011Ami Subhash Bolchi ... Director
2011Fakta Ladh Mhana ... Director
2010City of Gold ... Director
2010Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho ... Director
2007Deha ... Director
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... Director
2005Viruddh... Family Comes First ... Director
2005Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav ... Director
2004Rakht ... Director
2002Hathyar ... Director
2002Pitaah ... Director
2001Tera Mera Saath Rahen ... Director
2001Ehsaas: The Feeling ... Director
2000Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai ... Director
2000Astitva ... Director
2000Kurukshetra ... Director
1999Vaastav ... Director
1995Mother ... Director
Writing
2025Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale ... Writer
2024Juna Furniture ... Writer
2024Hi Anokhi Gaath ... Writer
2022Panghrun ... Writer
2021Antim: The Final Truth ... Screenplay, Dialogue
2018Me Shivaji Park ... Writer
2014Surajya ... Writer
2012Dhoni ... Story
2011Cholo Paltai ... Original Story
2010City of Gold ... Screenplay
2010Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho ... Writer
2009Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy ... Writer
2008De Dhakka ... Writer
2006Mud Stoves ... Screenplay, Story
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! ... Screenplay, Story
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye ... Screenplay
2002Hathyar ... Screenplay, Story
2002Pitaah ... Writer
2001Tera Mera Saath Rahen ... Screenplay
2001Ehsaas: The Feeling ... Writer
2000Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai ... Writer
2000Astitva ... Screenplay, Story
1995Mother ... Writer