Acting · Mumbai, India · Born May 13, 1953
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.
MovieDulhaniya Le Aaeegi
2026
MovieNagabandham: The Secret Treasure
2026
as Suvarna
MovieDeool Band 2
2026
MovieRaja Shivaji
2026
as Lakhuji Jadhav
MovieGandhi Talks
2026
as Premnath Gavli
MovieThe Devil
2025
MovieKaal Trighori
2025
MoviePunha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2025
MovieDashavatar
2025
as Inspector Michael D'Costa
MovieCoolie
2025
as Kakkar
MovieThug Life
2025
as Sadanand
MovieDevmanus
2025
MovieThe Secret of Devkaali
2025
as Antagonist
MovieEk Raadha Ek Meera
2025
as Sanavi's Father
MovieAho Vikramaarka!
2024
MovieJuna Furniture
2024
MovieYatra 2
2024
as Chandrababu Naidu
MovieButterfly
2023
as Sahil
TVTaaza Khabar
2023
as Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
MovieMister Mummy
2022
MovieDe Dhakka 2
2022
MovieSarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
as Finance Minister
MovieKatha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
2022
MoviePondicherry
2022
MovieAntim: The Final Truth
2021
as Satya Vichare
MovieThe Big Bull
2021
as Rana Sawant
MovieMumbai Saga
2021
MovieThe Power
2021
as Kalidas Haridas Thakur
MovieThe White Tiger
2021
as The Stork
TVForbidden Love
2020
as Vaibhav
MovieSaffron
2020
as Ismael Pehelwan
TVPawan & Pooja
2020
as Pawan Kalra
MovieDabangg 3
2019
as Hariya (Special Appearance)
TVKaale Dhande
2019
as Anna Bhai
MovieSaaho
2019
as Prince
MovieRemember Amnesia
2019
as Dr. Sharma
Movie66 Sadashiv
2019
MovieSetters
2019
as Choudhry Ji
MovieThe Man Who Feels No Pain
2019
as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
MovieTotal Dhamaal
2019
as Chinappa Swamy
MovieSarva Line Vyasta Aahet
2019
MovieVinaya Vidheya Rama
2019
as Chief Minister of Bihar
MovieBhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
2019
MovieBhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
2019
TVSelection Day
2018
as Tommy Sir
MovieMulshi Pattern
2018
as Shirpya
MovieTc Gn: Take Care Good Night
2018
TVBigg Boss Marathi
2018
as Himself - Presenter
MovieVelaikkaran
2017
as Madhav Kurup
MovieDhyanimani
2017
MovieBadsha - the Don
2016
as Shyam Bhai
TVThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Himself
MovieBandh Nylon Che
2016
MovieBajirao Mastani
2015
as Chhatrapati Shahu
MovieAkhil
2015
as Divya's Father
TVAgent Raghav
2015
as Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
A Paying Ghost
2015
MovieUngli
2014
as B.R. Dayal
MovieSingham Returns
2014
as CM Vikram Adhikari
MovieRege
2014
as Pradeep Sharma
MovieJai Ho
2014
as Babban
MovieRajjo
2013
as Begum
MovieArrambam
2013
as Mahadev Rane
MovieShootout at Wadala
2013
as Bhinde
Aajcha Divas Majha
2013
MovieHimmatwala
2013
as Sher Singh
MovieOMG: Oh My God!
2012
as Lawyer Sardesai
MovieLoot
2011
as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
MovieBodyguard
2011
as Ranjan Mhatre
MovieFakta Ladh Mhana
2011
as Bababhai
MovieReady
2011
as Ram Kapoor
MovieDabangg
2010
as Rajo's father
MovieDon Seenu
2010
as Mukesh Duggal
MoviePankh
2010
as Producer
MovieTeen Patti
2010
as Dagdu Seth
MovieShikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
2010
as Doctor
MovieAdhurs
2010
as Don Baba
MovieFruit & Nut
2009
as Khandar Zala
MovieWanted
2009
as Inspector Talpade
MovieZor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
2009
as Gupta
Movie99
2009
as AGM
MovieMe Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
2009
as Shivaji Maharaj
MovieMeerabai Not Out
2008
as Manoj Anant Achrekar
MovieSlumdog Millionaire
2008
as Javed
MovieUladhaal
2008
as Special Appearance
MovieCheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
2008
MovieHomam
2008
as Daddy
MovieDus Kahaniyaan
2007
MovieOkkadunnadu
2007
as Sona Bhai
MovieDeha
2007
as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
MovieZinda
2006
as Joy Fernandes
MovieJawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
2006
as Chappu Bhai
TVJhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006
MoviePadmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
2005
as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
MovieMusafir
2004
as Lukka
MovieRun
2004
as Ganpat Choudhry
MoviePlan
2004
as Sultan
MoviePraan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
2003
as Munna Bhai Hatela
MovieKaante
2002
as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
MovieEhsaas: The Feeling
2001
as Michael
MovieJeeva Sakha
1992
MovieSirf Ek Friday
MovieHaindava
MovieKhashaba
