Cast & creator
Mahesh Manjrekar
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Slumdog Millionaire
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.
Also known as: महेश मांजरेकर, মহেশ মাঞ্জরেকর, మహేష్ మంజ్రేకర్, Mahesh V. Manjrekar, Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar
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1992–2027 · acting roles
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Filmography (190)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Slumdog Millionaire
Javed
2008
Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War
Air Chief Marshal Raghavan Deshmukh
2026
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006
The White Tiger
The Stork
2021
Bigg Boss Marathi
Himself - Presenter
2018Bigg Boss Marathi
Presenter
2018
Coolie
Kakkar
2025
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
Suvarna
2026
Kaale Dhande
Anna Bhai
2019
Selection Day
Tommy Sir
2018
Forbidden Love
Vaibhav
2020Forbidden Love
Director
2020
Taaza Khabar
Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid
2023
Thug Life
Sadanand
2025
Gandhi Talks
Premnath Gavli
2026
Agent Raghav
Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief)
2015
Bodyguard
Ranjan Mhatre
2011
Saaho
Prince
2019
Bajirao Mastani
Chhatrapati Shahu
2015
Wanted
Inspector Talpade
2009
Dabangg
Rajo's father
2010
Raja Shivaji
Lakhuji Jadhav
2026
The Devil
2025Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story
Adhurs
Don Baba
2010
OMG: Oh My God!
Lawyer Sardesai
2012
Mulshi Pattern
Shirpya
2018
Dabangg 3
Hariya (Special Appearance)
2019
Singham Returns
CM Vikram Adhikari
2014
Deool Band 2
2026
Loot
Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
2011
Velaikkaran
Madhav Kurup
2017
Kaante
Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav
2002
Hathyar
Director
2002Hathyar
Story
2002Hathyar
Screenplay
2002
Bandkhor
Director
2026
Natsamrat
Director
2016Natsamrat
Screenplay
2016
Vinaya Vidheya Rama
Chief Minister of Bihar
2019
Kurukshetra
Director
2000
Antim: The Final Truth
Satya Vichare
2021Antim: The Final Truth
Dialogue
2021Antim: The Final Truth
Screenplay
2021Antim: The Final Truth
Director
2021
Nay Varan Bhat Loncha Kon Nai Koncha
Director
2022
Jai Ho
Babban
2014
Pawan & Pooja
Pawan Kalra
2020
Total Dhamaal
Chinappa Swamy
2019
Rege
Pradeep Sharma
2014
Kaal Trighori
2025
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
2008
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Writer
2000Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Director
2000
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Finance Minister
2022
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Director
2005
Dhyanimani
2017
The Big Bull
Rana Sawant
2021
Mumbai Saga
2021
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Director
2001Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Screenplay
2001
Surajya
Writer
2014
Ready
Ram Kapoor
2011
Don Seenu
Mukesh Duggal
2010Malamaal Weekly 2
Akhil
Divya's Father
2015
Ungli
B.R. Dayal
2014
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
Gupta
2009
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Writer
2024Hi Anokhi Gaath
Director
2024Hi Anokhi Gaath
Producer
2024
Teen Patti
Dagdu Seth
2010Teen Patti
2010
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
2005Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Director
2005
The Man Who Feels No Pain
Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba
2019
Rangamarthanda
Writer
2023
Run
Ganpat Choudhry
2004
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Munna Bhai Hatela
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Producer
2003Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Screenplay
2003
Saffron
Ismael Pehelwan
2020
Aho Vikramaarka!
2024
Dus Kahaniyaan
2007
Kaksparsh
Director
2012
Vaastav
Car owner
1999Vaastav
Director
1999Vaastav
Screenplay
1999Vaastav
Story
1999
Rakht
Director
2004
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
2026
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Director
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Story
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Screenplay
2005Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Producer
2005
De Dhakka
Writer
2008
Ami Subhash Bolchi
Director
2011
Mister Mummy
2022
Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Director
2025Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Writer
2025
Pankh
Producer
2010
Remember Amnesia
Dr. Sharma
2019
Zinda
Joy Fernandes
2006
Arrambam
Mahadev Rane
2013
99
AGM
2009
Dhoni
Story
2012
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Producer
2027Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Director
2027
Haindava
Meerabai Not Out
Manoj Anant Achrekar
2008
Okkadunnadu
Sona Bhai
2007Kokanastha
Director
2013
Plan
Sultan
2004
Astitva
Screenplay
2000Astitva
Director
2000Astitva
Story
2000
Pondicherry
2022
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Sanavi's Father
2025Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Director
2025
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
2019Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
Director
2019
66 Sadashiv
2019
Musafir
Lukka
2004
Butterfly
Sahil
2023Coma Cafe
HR
Vaastav 2
Director
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
2019Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
Director
2019
Panghrun
Writer
2022Panghrun
Director
2022
Setters
Choudhry Ji
2019
City of Gold
Director
2010City of Gold
Screenplay
2010
Homam
Daddy
2008
Rajjo
Begum
2013
Devmanus
2025
The Secret of Devkaali
Antagonist
2025
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
2022
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Bababhai
2011Fakta Ladh Mhana
Director
2011Fakta Ladh Mhana
Producer
2011Aajcha Divas Majha
2013
Badsha - the Don
Shyam Bhai
2016
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Doctor
2010Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Writer
2010Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Director
2010
The Power
Kalidas Haridas Thakur
2021The Power
Director
2021
Pitaah
Director
2002Pitaah
Additional Dialogue
2002Pitaah
Writer
2002A Paying Ghost
2015
Mud Stoves
Screenplay
2006Mud Stoves
Story
2006
Yatra 2
Chandrababu Naidu
2024
Uladhaal
Special Appearance
2008
Jeeva Sakha
1992
Dashavatar
Inspector Michael D'Costa
2025
Fruit & Nut
Khandar Zala
2009
Juna Furniture
2024Juna Furniture
Writer
2024Juna Furniture
Director
2024
De Dhakka 2
2022De Dhakka 2
Director
2022
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Shivaji Maharaj
2009Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Writer
2009
Bandh Nylon Che
2016
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Michael
2001Ehsaas: The Feeling
Director
2001Ehsaas: The Feeling
Writer
2001
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
Chappu Bhai
2006
Sirf Ek Friday
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
2018
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
2019
Deha
Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
2007Deha
Director
2007
Cholo Paltai
Original Story
2011
Me Shivaji Park
Writer
2018Me Shivaji Park
Director
2018
Mother
Director
1995Mother
Producer
1995Mother
Writer
1995
Khashaba
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
2025Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Director
2025Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Writer
2025
Himmatwala
Sher Singh
2013
Shootout at Wadala
Bhinde
2013