Mahesh Manjrekar
Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar

Born: May 13, 1953 (73 years)
Mumbai, India

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.

TV Shows Directed (1)
Movies as Actor (95)
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi

Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi

Jul 24, 2026

Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure

Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure

as Suvarna

Jul 2, 2026

Deool Band 2

Deool Band 2

May 21, 2026

Raja Shivaji

Raja Shivaji

as Lakhuji Jadhav

May 1, 2026

Gandhi Talks

Gandhi Talks

as Premnath Gavli

Jan 30, 2026

The Devil

The Devil

Dec 11, 2025

Kaal Trighori

Kaal Trighori

Nov 14, 2025

Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale

Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale

Oct 17, 2025

Dashavatar

Dashavatar

as Inspector Michael D'Costa

Sep 12, 2025

Coolie

Coolie

as Kakkar

Aug 13, 2025

Thug Life

Thug Life

as Sadanand

Jun 4, 2025

Devmanus

Devmanus

Apr 25, 2025

The Secret of Devkaali

The Secret of Devkaali

as Antagonist

Apr 18, 2025

Ek Raadha Ek Meera

Ek Raadha Ek Meera

as Sanavi's Father

Feb 7, 2025

Aho Vikramaarka!

Aho Vikramaarka!

Aug 30, 2024

Juna Furniture

Juna Furniture

Apr 26, 2024

Yatra 2

Yatra 2

as Chandrababu Naidu

Feb 8, 2024

Butterfly

Butterfly

as Sahil

Jun 2, 2023

Mister Mummy

Mister Mummy

Nov 18, 2022

De Dhakka 2

De Dhakka 2

Aug 5, 2022

Sarkaru Vaari Paata

Sarkaru Vaari Paata

as Finance Minister

May 11, 2022

Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki

Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki

Apr 8, 2022

Pondicherry

Pondicherry

Feb 25, 2022

Antim: The Final Truth

Antim: The Final Truth

as Satya Vichare

Nov 26, 2021

The Big Bull

The Big Bull

as Rana Sawant

Apr 8, 2021

Mumbai Saga

Mumbai Saga

Mar 19, 2021

The Power

The Power

as Kalidas Haridas Thakur

Jan 14, 2021

The White Tiger

The White Tiger

as The Stork

Jan 13, 2021

Saffron

Saffron

as Ismael Pehelwan

Feb 28, 2020

Dabangg 3

Dabangg 3

as Hariya (Special Appearance)

Dec 20, 2019

Saaho

Saaho

as Prince

Aug 29, 2019

Remember Amnesia

Remember Amnesia

as Dr. Sharma

Jun 14, 2019

66 Sadashiv

66 Sadashiv

May 17, 2019

Setters

Setters

as Choudhry Ji

May 3, 2019

The Man Who Feels No Pain

The Man Who Feels No Pain

as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba

Mar 21, 2019

Total Dhamaal

Total Dhamaal

as Chinappa Swamy

Feb 22, 2019

Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet

Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet

Feb 1, 2019

Vinaya Vidheya Rama

Vinaya Vidheya Rama

as Chief Minister of Bihar

Jan 11, 2019

Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha

Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha

Jan 4, 2019

Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha

Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha

Jan 4, 2019

Mulshi Pattern

Mulshi Pattern

as Shirpya

Nov 23, 2018

Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night

Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night

Aug 31, 2018

Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

as Madhav Kurup

Dec 22, 2017

Dhyanimani

Dhyanimani

Feb 10, 2017

Badsha - the Don

Badsha - the Don

as Shyam Bhai

Jul 6, 2016

Bandh Nylon Che

Bandh Nylon Che

Jan 15, 2016

Bajirao Mastani

Bajirao Mastani

as Chhatrapati Shahu

Dec 18, 2015

Akhil

Akhil

as Divya's Father

Nov 11, 2015

A Paying Ghost

A Paying Ghost

May 21, 2015

Ungli

Ungli

as B.R. Dayal

Nov 28, 2014

Singham Returns

Singham Returns

as CM Vikram Adhikari

Aug 15, 2014

Rege

Rege

as Pradeep Sharma

Aug 15, 2014

Jai Ho

Jai Ho

as Babban

Jan 24, 2014

Rajjo

Rajjo

as Begum

Nov 15, 2013

Arrambam

Arrambam

as Mahadev Rane

Oct 31, 2013

Shootout at Wadala

Shootout at Wadala

as Bhinde

May 3, 2013

Aajcha Divas Majha

Aajcha Divas Majha

Apr 5, 2013

Himmatwala

Himmatwala

as Sher Singh

Mar 29, 2013

OMG: Oh My God!

OMG: Oh My God!

as Lawyer Sardesai

Sep 28, 2012

Loot

Loot

as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti

Nov 4, 2011

Bodyguard

Bodyguard

as Ranjan Mhatre

Aug 31, 2011

Fakta Ladh Mhana

Fakta Ladh Mhana

as Bababhai

Aug 5, 2011

Ready

Ready

as Ram Kapoor

Jun 3, 2011

Dabangg

Dabangg

as Rajo's father

Sep 10, 2010

Don Seenu

Don Seenu

as Mukesh Duggal

Aug 6, 2010

Pankh

Pankh

as Producer

Apr 2, 2010

Teen Patti

Teen Patti

as Dagdu Seth

Feb 26, 2010

Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!

Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!

as Doctor

Jan 15, 2010

Adhurs

Adhurs

as Don Baba

Jan 13, 2010

Fruit & Nut

Fruit & Nut

as Khandar Zala

Oct 23, 2009

Wanted

Wanted

as Inspector Talpade

Sep 18, 2009

Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!

Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!

as Gupta

Jun 12, 2009

99

99

as AGM

May 15, 2009

Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy

Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy

as Shivaji Maharaj

Apr 3, 2009

Meerabai Not Out

Meerabai Not Out

as Manoj Anant Achrekar

Dec 5, 2008

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

as Javed

Nov 12, 2008

Uladhaal

Uladhaal

as Special Appearance

Nov 4, 2008

Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang

Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang

Oct 1, 2008

Homam

Homam

as Daddy

Aug 28, 2008

Dus Kahaniyaan

Dus Kahaniyaan

Dec 7, 2007

Okkadunnadu

Okkadunnadu

as Sona Bhai

Mar 3, 2007

Deha

Deha

as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai

Jan 1, 2007

Zinda

Zinda

as Joy Fernandes

Jan 12, 2006

Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride

Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride

as Chappu Bhai

Jan 6, 2006

Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav

Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav

as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma

Jan 28, 2005

Musafir

Musafir

as Lukka

Dec 9, 2004

Run

Run

as Ganpat Choudhry

Jan 29, 2004

Plan

Plan

as Sultan

Jan 8, 2004

Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye

Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye

as Munna Bhai Hatela

May 1, 2003

Kaante

Kaante

as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav

Dec 20, 2002

Ehsaas: The Feeling

Ehsaas: The Feeling

as Michael

Jan 11, 2001

Jeeva Sakha

Jeeva Sakha

Oct 30, 1992

Sirf Ek Friday

Sirf Ek Friday

Haindava

Haindava

Khashaba

Khashaba