
Mahesh Manjrekar
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 16, 1958
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (born 16 August 1958) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu films. 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.
Filmography
- Vaastav 2
Vaastav 2 TBA
Director
- Malamaal Weekly 2
Malamaal Weekly 2 TBA
Actor
- Coma Cafe
Coma Cafe TBA
as HR
- Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story
Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story TBA
Actor

Khashaba TBA
Actor

Sirf Ek Friday TBA
Actor

Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat 2027
Producer, Director

Haindava 2026
Actor

Don't Trouble the Trouble 2026
as Aslam

Bandkhor 2026
Director

Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi 2026
Actor

Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure 2026
as Suvarna

Deool Band 2 2026
Actor

Raja Shivaji 2026
as Lakhuji Jadhav

Gandhi Talks 2026
as Premnath Gavli

The Devil 2025
Actor

Kaal Trighori 2025
Actor

Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale 2025
Director, Writer

Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale 2025
Actor, Director, Writer

Dashavatar 2025
as Inspector Michael D'Costa

Coolie 2025
as Kakkar

Thug Life 2025
as Sadanand

Devmanus 2025
Actor

The Secret of Devkaali 2025
as Antagonist

Ek Raadha Ek Meera 2025
as Sanavi's Father, Director

Aho Vikramaarka! 2024
Actor

Juna Furniture 2024
Actor, Writer, Director

Hi Anokhi Gaath 2024
Writer, Director, Producer

Yatra 2 2024
as Chandrababu Naidu

Butterfly 2023
as Sahil

Rangamarthanda 2023
Writer

Mister Mummy 2022
Actor

De Dhakka 2 2022
Actor, Director

Sarkaru Vaari Paata 2022
as Finance Minister

Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki 2022
Actor

Pondicherry 2022
Actor

Panghrun 2022
Writer, Director

Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha 2022
Director

Antim: The Final Truth 2021
as Satya Vichare, Dialogue, Screenplay, Director

The Big Bull 2021
as Rana Sawant

Mumbai Saga 2021
Actor

The Power 2021
as Kalidas Haridas Thakur, Director

The White Tiger 2021
as The Stork

Saffron 2020
as Ismael Pehelwan

Dabangg 3 2019
as Hariya (Special Appearance)

Saaho 2019
as Prince

Remember Amnesia 2019
as Dr. Sharma

66 Sadashiv 2019
Actor

Setters 2019
as Choudhry Ji

The Man Who Feels No Pain 2019
as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba

Total Dhamaal 2019
as Chinappa Swamy

Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet 2019
Actor

Vinaya Vidheya Rama 2019
as Chief Minister of Bihar

Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha 2019
Actor, Director

Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha 2019
Actor, Director

Mulshi Pattern 2018
as Shirpya

Me Shivaji Park 2018
Writer, Director

Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night 2018
Actor

Velaikkaran 2017
as Madhav Kurup

Dhyanimani 2017
Actor

Badsha - the Don 2016
as Shyam Bhai

Bandh Nylon Che 2016
Actor

Natsamrat 2016
Director, Screenplay

Bajirao Mastani 2015
as Chhatrapati Shahu

Akhil 2015
as Divya's Father
- A Paying Ghost
A Paying Ghost 2015
Actor

Ungli 2014
as B.R. Dayal

Rege 2014
as Pradeep Sharma

Singham Returns 2014
as CM Vikram Adhikari

Surajya 2014
Writer

Jai Ho 2014
as Babban

Rajjo 2013
as Begum

Arrambam 2013
as Mahadev Rane
- Kokanastha
Kokanastha 2013
Director

Shootout at Wadala 2013
as Bhinde
- Aajcha Divas Majha
Aajcha Divas Majha 2013
Actor

Himmatwala 2013
as Sher Singh

OMG: Oh My God! 2012
as Lawyer Sardesai

Kaksparsh 2012
Director

Dhoni 2012
Story

Loot 2011
as Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti

Bodyguard 2011
as Ranjan Mhatre

Ami Subhash Bolchi 2011
Director

Fakta Ladh Mhana 2011
as Bababhai, Director, Producer

Ready 2011
as Ram Kapoor

Cholo Paltai 2011
Original Story

Dabangg 2010
as Rajo's father

Don Seenu 2010
as Mukesh Duggal

City of Gold 2010
Director, Screenplay

Pankh 2010
as Producer

Teen Patti 2010
as Dagdu Seth, Actor

Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho! 2010
as Doctor, Writer, Director

Adhurs 2010
as Don Baba

Fruit & Nut 2009
as Khandar Zala

Wanted 2009
as Inspector Talpade

Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! 2009
as Gupta

99 2009
as AGM

Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy 2009
as Shivaji Maharaj, Writer

Meerabai Not Out 2008
as Manoj Anant Achrekar

Slumdog Millionaire 2008
as Javed

Uladhaal 2008
as Special Appearance

Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang 2008
Actor

Homam 2008
as Daddy

De Dhakka 2008
Writer

Dus Kahaniyaan 2007
Actor

Okkadunnadu 2007
as Sona Bhai

Deha 2007
as Madhav 'Maddy' Desai, Director

Mud Stoves 2006
Screenplay, Story

Zinda 2006
as Joy Fernandes

Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride 2006
as Chappu Bhai

Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! 2005
Director, Story, Screenplay, Producer

Viruddh... Family Comes First 2005
Director

Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav 2005
as Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma, Director

Musafir 2004
as Lukka

Rakht 2004
Director

Run 2004
as Ganpat Choudhry

Plan 2004
as Sultan

Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye 2003
as Munna Bhai Hatela, Producer, Screenplay

Kaante 2002
as Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav

Hathyar 2002
Director, Story, Screenplay

Pitaah 2002
Director, Additional Dialogue, Writer

Tera Mera Saath Rahen 2001
Director, Screenplay

Ehsaas: The Feeling 2001
as Michael, Director, Writer

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai 2000
Writer, Director

Astitva 2000
Screenplay, Director, Story

Kurukshetra 2000
Director

Vaastav 1999
as Car owner, Director, Screenplay, Story

Mother 1995
Director, Producer, Writer

Jeeva Sakha 1992
Actor
Credits from TMDB.