Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar (Marathi: महेश वामन मांजरेकर) (born 16 Aug 1958) is an Indian film 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 was acclaimed for the negative role as inspector D.R. Talpade in the movie Wanted starring superstar Salman Khan.
He was an MNS candidate from Mumbai North West in 2014 Lok Sabha Elections but lost to Gajanan Kirtikar of Shiv Sena.
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | As himself in Song | Hindi |
| 2001 | Ehsaas: The Feeling | Michael | Hindi |
| 2003 | Kaante | Raj "Balli" Y | Hindi |
| 2003 | Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Munna Bhai Hatela | Hindi |
| 2004 | Plan | Sultan | Hindi |
| 2004 | Run | Ganpat Chowdhury | Hindi |
| 2004 | Musafir | Lukka | Hindi |
| 2005 | It Was Raining That Night | Brij Bhushan | English/Bengali |
| 2006 | Zinda | Joy Fernandes | Hindi |
| 2006 | Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride | Chappu Bhai | Hindi |
| 2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | | Hindi |
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Sonu Bhai | Telugu |
| 2007 | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuman | Hindi |
| 2008 | Meerabai Not Out | Manoj Anant Achrekar | Hindi |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Don Javed | Hindi/English |
| 2008 | Homam | Daddy | Telugu |
| 2009 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | Shivaji Maharaj | Marathi |
| 2009 | Wanted | Inspector Talpade | Hindi |
| 2009 | 99 | AGM (Aatmaram Gyanshekhar Machve) | Hindi |
| 2009 | Fruit and Nut | Khandar Zala | Hindi |
| 2009 | Teen Patti | Dagdu Seth | Hindi |
| 2010 | Adhurs | Don Baba, the main villain | Telugu |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Haria (Rajo's father) | Hindi |
| 2010 | Don Seenu | Navin duggal | Telugu |
| 2011 | Ready | Ram Kapoor (Prem's father) | Hindi |
| 2011 | Fakta Ladh Mhana | Bababhai | Marathi |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Ranjan Mahatre | Hindi |
| 2012 | Tukkaa Fitt | | Hindi |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | Lawyer Sardesai | Hindi |
| 2012 | Jai Jai Maharashtra Maza | | Marathi |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Sher Singh | Hindi |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | Inspector Bhinde | Hindi |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time In Mumbaai Dobara | Local gangster Rawa | Hindi |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Mahadev Rane | Tamil |
| 2013 | Rajjo | Begam | Hindi |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Auto-Rickshaw Driver | Hindi |
| 2014 | Rege | Pradeep Sharma | Marathi |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Chief Minister Vikram Adhikari | Hindi |
| 2014 | Ardhangini by Abhishek Mukherjee | | Bangla |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani (film) | Shahuji Raje Bhonsle | Hindi |
| 2015 | Akhil | | Telugu |
| 2016 | Guntur Talkies | Jakie | Telugu |
| 2016 | Badsha - The Don | Shyam Vhai | Bengali |
| 2017 | Friends Unlimited (FU) | Running | Marathi |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|
| 2006 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Dancing With The Stars | Himself (Contestant) | 2nd Runner up | Sony TV |
| 2009 | Monica Mogre | Criminal in Case File No. 1 | | Zee TV |
| 2009 | Specials @ 10 | Director of Har Kadam Par Shaque | | Sony TV |
| 2009 | Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano | Himself (contestant) | | STAR Plus |
| 2010 | Maharashtracha Superstar | Himself (Judge) | | Zee Marathi |
| 2010 | C.I.D. | HD (Harpeez Dongra) | | Sony TV |
| 2015 | Agent Raghav - Crime Branch | Dilip Chauhan | | & TV |
Director
- Vaastav: The Reality
- Astitva (2000)
- Kurukshetra (2000)
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000)
- Nidaan (2000)
- Ehsaas: The Feeling (2001)
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001)
- Hathyar (2002)
- Pitaah (2002)
- Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaatha (2003)
- Rakht (2004)
- It Was Raining That Night (2005)
- Matichya Chuli (2006)
- Viruddh... Family Comes First
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
- Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho (2010)
- City of Gold
- Ami Shubhash Bolchi (2011)
- Fakt Ladh Mhana (2011)
- Kaksparsh (2012)
- Kutumb (2012)
- Natsamrat (2016)
- Dear Dad (2016)
Producer
- Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003)
- It Was Raining That Night (2005)
- Shala (2012)
Awards
- Astitva (2000) National Award for Best Regional Film (Marathi)
- Astitva (2000) Screen Weekly Awards for Best Story (Marathi)
- Kaante (2003) IIFA Best Performance in a Comic Role
