Years active 1984–present Siblings Shailesh Manjrekar | Spouse Medha Manjrekar Name Mahesh Manjrekar | |
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Occupation Film actor, director, producer, singer, editor, politician Political party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Role Director · maheshmanjrekar.com Children Satya Manjrekar, Ashwami Manjrekar Movies Kaante, Crow's Touch, Rege, City of Gold, Vaastav: The Reality Similar People | ||
Salman Khan's Surprise Entry Speaking Marathi At Mahesh Manjrekar's Music Album Rubik's Cube Launch
Mahesh Manjrekar (Marathi: महेश मांजरेकर) (born 13 May 1953) is a Marathi 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 film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the Aakhri Chunauti series of episodes in C.I.D.. Manjrekar has also won million hearts by his acclaimed negative role as inspector D.R. Talpade in the movie Wanted starring superstar Salman Khan. He was also suspected to have links with the Mumbai underworld and was questioned by the police. He was a MNS Candidate from Mumbai North West in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections but lost to Gajanan Kirtikar of Shiv Sena.
Contents
- Salman Khans Surprise Entry Speaking Marathi At Mahesh Manjrekars Music Album Rubiks Cube Launch
- Producer
- Awards
- Filmography
- References
Producer
Awards
Filmography
Writer
2023
Ranga Maarthaanda
2022
Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha (screenplay)
2021
Antim: The Final Truth (dialogue - as Mahesh V Manjrekar) / (screenplay - as Mahesh V Manjrekar)
2021
The Power (written by)
2019
Panghrun (as Mahesh Waman Manjrekar)
2018
Me Shivaji Park (written by)
2016
Natsamrat (screenwriter)
2014
Surajya (screenplay)
2013
Tuza Maza Jamena (TV Series) (story screenplay - 286 episodes)
2011
Ami Shubhash Bolchi (dialogue - as Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar) / (screenplay - as Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar) / (story - as Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar)
2010
City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani (screenplay)
2010
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho
2009
Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
2008
De Dhakka (writer)
2007
Deha (screenplay)
2006
Struggler (story)
2006
Matichya Chuli (story and screenplay)
2005
It Was Raining That Night
2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (story and screenplay)
2005
Viruddh... Family Comes First (as Mahesh V. Manjrekar)
2003
Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata.. (writer)
2003
Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (screenplay)
2002
Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality (written by - as Mahesh V. Manjrekar)
2002
Pitaah (written by)
2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen (screenplay)
2000
Kurukshetra (screenplay) / (story)
2000
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
2000
Astitva (screenplay) / (story)
2000
Nidaan (screenplay)
1999
Vaastav: The Reality (screenplay) / (story)
1995
Aai
Producer
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Kakasparsh (producer) (post-production)
2017
Rajuben (TV Series) (producer)
2017
FU: Friendship Unlimited (producer)
2013
Tuza Maza Jamena (TV Series) (producer - 286 episodes)
2011
Fakta Ladh Mhana (producer)
2011
Shahanpan Dega Deva (producer)
2005
It Was Raining That Night (producer)
2003
Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (producer)
1995
Aai (producer)
Actor
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Purana Furniture (announced)
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Rubik's Cube (announced)
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Daaveed (pre-production)
2024
Shootout at Byculla (pre-production)
2023
Matka (pre-production)
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Gandhi Talks (filming)
2023
Visfot (post-production)
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Taxi No. 24 (completed)
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Lovers Tho Pettukovaddhu
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Monica Mogre (TV Series)
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Sumo
2023
Kaal Trighori as
Inspector Manjrekar
2023
Butterfly
2022
Guntur Talkies 2
2022
Mister Mummy
2022
De Dhakka 2 as
Babbar Lahori
2022
Sirf Ek Friday as
MasterJI
2022
Sarkaru Vaari Paata as
Finance Minister
2022
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki as
Daddy
2022
Pondicherry
2021
Boss
2021
Antim: The Final Truth as
Satya Vichare
2021
The Big Bull as
Rana Sawant
2021
Mumbai Saga as
Bhau
2021
The White Tiger as
The Stork
2021
The Power as
Kalidas Haridas Thakur
2020
Forbidden Love (TV Mini Series) as
Vaibhav
- Diagnosis of Love (2020) - Vaibhav
2020
Kesari (Saffron) as
Vastad Mehman
2020
Pawan & Pooja (TV Series) as
Pawan Kalra / Old Pawan
- When Love Hurts (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- A Last Chance (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Once a Cheater (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Heartbreakers (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Unhappy Anniversary (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- What's your secret? (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Who do you love? (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Attached (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- No More Regrets (2020) - Pawan Kalra
- Meet The Couples (2020) - Old Pawan
2019
Dabangg 3 as
Hariya
2019
Cheesecake (TV Series) as
Mirza
- In the Dog House (2019) - Mirza
2019
Kaale Dhande (TV Series)
- Bird in the Bush (2019)
2019
Saaho as
Prince
2019
Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 2 as
Jk
2019
Smile Please
2019
Remember Amnesia as
Dr. Sharma
2019
66 Sadashiv
2018
Selection Day (TV Series) as
Tommy Sir
- Episode 9 (2019)
- Episode 7 (2019)
- Episode 6 (2018) - Tommy Sir
- Episode 5 (2018) - Tommy Sir
- Episode 4 (2018) - Tommy Sir
- Episode 3 (2018) - Tommy Sir
- Episode 2 (2018) - Tommy Sir
- Episode 1 (2018) - Tommy Sir
2019
Total Dhamaal as
Chinappa Swamy
2019
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli 2 as
Nandu Kamat
2019
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet as
Baba Gadbade
2019
Vinaya Vidheya Rama as
Bihar Chief Minister
2019
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli as
Nandu Kamat
2018
Tukkaa Fitt
2018
Ek Raadha Ek Meera as
Sanavi's Father
2018
Mulshi Pattern as
Shirpya
2018
Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota as
Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
2018
Take Care Good Night as
Pawar
2018
Marathi Celebrity Acappella (Video short)
2017
Velaikkaran as
Madhav Kurup
2017
Thank U Vitthala
2017
FU: Friendship Unlimited
2017
Coma Café (Short) as
H.R.
2017
Dhyanimani
2016
Badsha the Don
2016
Vrundavan as
Bhumi's Father
2016
Guntur Talkies as
Jackie
2016
Mumbai Time: A Revenge Story
2016
Bandh Nylon Che as
Raghunath Balwant Jaglekar (Appa)
2015
Bajirao Mastani as
Chattrapati Shahu Maharaj
2015
Akhil
2015
Deool Band as
Fakir
2015
Welcome Zindagi as
A special appearance - Prof. Shikharkhane
2015
A Paying Ghost as
Sadanand
2014
Ungli as
B.R Dayal
2014
Rege as
Inspector Pradeep Vishwanath Sharma
2014
Singham Returns as
CM Vikram Adhikari
2014
Ardhangini
2014
Jai Ho as
Babban
2013
Rajjo as
Begum
2013
Arrambam as
Mahadev Rani
2013
Sat Na Gat as
Dinesh Asole
2013
Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Dobara as
Rawal
2013
The Saint Who Thought Otherwise
2013
Shootout at Wadala as
Inspector Bhende
2013
Kurukshetra as
Dada
2013
Himmatwala as
Sher Singh
2013
Aajacha Divas Majha as
Rehmatpurkar
2013
Mumbai Mirror as
ACP Gaitonde
2012
Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha
2012
OMG: Oh My God! as
Sardesai
2011
Loot as
Lala Taufiq Ahmed Bhatti
2011
Bodyguard as
Ranjan Mhatre
2011
Fakta Ladh Mhana as
Bababhai
2011
Ready as
Ram Kapoor
2011
Shahanpan Dega Deva as
Doctor
2010
C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Herpes Dongara
- Lady In Red (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti - C.I.D. V/S H.D. In Paris (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 8 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 7 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 6 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 5 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 4 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 3 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti: Part 2 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
- Aakhri Chunauti : Part 1 (2010) - Herpes Dongara
2010
Dabangg as
Haria
2010
Don Seenu as
Mukesh Duggal / Duggal Saab
2010
Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir as
Pir
2010
Lalbaug Parel: Zali Mumbai Sonyachi as
Narator
2010
Pankh as
Brahmanand
2010
Teen Patti as
Dagdu Potya
2010
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho as
Coach
2010
Adhurs as
Baba Bhai
2009
Fruit & Nut as
Khandar Zala (as Mahesh Manjarekar)
2009
Fast Forward as
Jhangla
2009
Wanted as
Inspector Talpade
2009
Toss: A Flip of Destiny
2009
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! as
Gupta
2009
99 as
AGM
2009
Mee Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy as
Shivaji Maharaj
2008
Meerabai Not Out as
Manoj Anant Achrekar
2008
Uladhaal
2008
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (voice)
2008
Slumdog Millionaire as
Javed
2008
Homam as
Jawahar Lal 'Daddy'
2007
Deha as
Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
2007
Dus Kahaniyaan (segment "Strangers in the Night")
2007
Okkadunnadu as
Sona Bhai
2006
Struggler as
Dattatray Harishchandre Manjarsumbekar
2006
Zinda as
Joy Fernandes
2006
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride as
Chappu Bhai
2005
Encounter Dayanayak as
Yousuf Khaleel
2005
It Was Raining That Night as
Brij Bhushan
2005
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav as
Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
2004
Musafir as
Lukka
2004
Run as
Ganpat Choudhry
2004
Plan as
Sultan
2003
Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye as
Munna Bhai Hatela
2002
Kaante as
Raj 'Bali' Yadav
2001
Ehsaas: The Feeling as
Michael
2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen as
Special Appearance
2001
Meri Ishq Ki Kahani
1999
Vaastav: The Reality as
Actor (uncredited)
1993
Garam Masala as
Prem Chopra
1992
Aahuti as
Vishwas
1992
Jeeva Sakha as
Inspector Jamdade
Director
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Rubik's Cube (announced)
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White (announced)
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Vedaat Maratha Veer Daudale Saat (filming)
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Kakasparsh (post-production)
2022
De Dhakka 2
2022
Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha
2021
Antim: The Final Truth
2021
1962: The War in the Hills (TV Series)
2021
The Power
2020
Forbidden Love (TV Mini Series) (1 episode)
- Diagnosis of Love (2020)
2019
Panghrun (as Mahesh Waman Manjrekar)
2019
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli 2
2019
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli
2018
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
2018
Me Shivaji Park (directed by)
2017
FU: Friendship Unlimited
2016
Natsamrat
2013
Konkanastha
2012
Kaksparsh
2011
Ami Shubhash Bolchi (as Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar)
2011
Fakta Ladh Mhana
2010
City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani
2010
Lalbaug Parel: Zali Mumbai Sonyachi
2010
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho
2009
Har Kadam Par Shaque (TV Series)
2007
Deha
2006
Struggler
2005
It Was Raining That Night
2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
2005
Viruddh... Family Comes First (as Mahesh V. Manjrekar)
2005
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
2004
Rakht (as Mahesh V. Manjrekar)
2003
Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata..
2002
Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality
2002
Pitaah
2001
Ehsaas: The Feeling
2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
2000
Kurukshetra
2000
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain
2000
Astitva
2000
Nidaan
1999
Vaastav: The Reality
1995
Aai
Music Department
2010
City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani (playback singer - as Mahesh V. Manjrekar)
2004
Rakht (playback singer)
2002
Kaante (playback singer)
Soundtrack
2004
Rakht (performer: "Rakht")
2002
Kaante (performer: "Chhod Na Re")
Editor
2006
Struggler
Thanks
2023
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (special thanks)
2018
Sanju (Earnest Gratitude)
2012
Delinquent Dancers (very special thanks)
2010
Huppa Huiyya (special thanks)
2010
Teen Patti (special thanks)
2003
It Happens That Way Too: Part II (sincere thanks)
Self
2023
Kon Honaar Crorepati (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Dosti Special on KHC (2023) - Self - Guest
2018
Bigg Boss Marathi (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- Ladies special (2021) - Self - Host
2017
The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Laughter Express Ka Antim Stop (2021) - Self
- Team Saaho (2019) - Self
- Team Friendship Unlimited in Kapil's Show (2017) - Self
2018
Sanju as
Self
2016
Struggler Saala (TV Series) as
Self
- Parat Mahesh Manjrekar (2018) - Self
- STRUGGLER SAALA EP 08 (2016) - Self
2016
Casting Couch with Amey & Nipun (TV Series) as
Self
- Mahesh Manjrekar (2016) - Self
2006
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Self - Contestant
2005
Sunset Bollywood (Documentary) as
Self
2004
India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (TV Series) as
Self - Judge
- Episode #1.1 (2004) - Self - Judge
Archive Footage
2016
C.I.D. (TV Series) as
Herpes Dongara
- Karo Ya Maro (2016) - Herpes Dongara
- Dongara Ki Wapsi (2016) - Herpes Dongara
References
Mahesh Manjrekar Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA