Mahesh Manjrekar

Biography

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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.

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Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show

Himself

Thug Life

Sadanand

Taaza Khabar

Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid

Forbidden Love

Vaibhav

Agent Raghav

Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)

Slumdog Millionaire

Javed

Bigg Boss Marathi

Himself - Presenter

Filmography

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

Year	TV Show	Role
2023	Taaza Khabar	Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
2020	Forbidden Love	Vaibhav
2020	Pawan & Pooja	Pawan Kalra
2019	Kaale Dhande	Anna Bhai
2018	Bigg Boss Marathi	Himself - Presenter
2018	Selection Day	Tommy Sir
2016	The Kapil Sharma Show	Himself
2015	Agent Raghav	Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
2002	Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai	Himself