Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
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.
Acted in 104
2020s
- 2026
Haindava
Movie
Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi
Movie
- 2025
Kaal Trighori
Movie
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Movie
Dashavatar
Inspector Michael D'Costa
Devmanus
Movie
The Secret of Devkaali
Antagonist
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Sanavi's Father
- 2024
Aho Vikramaarka!
Movie
Yatra 2
Chandrababu Naidu
- 2023
Butterfly
Sahil
- 2022
De Dhakka 2
Movie
Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki
Movie
Pondicherry
Movie
- 2021
Antim: The Final Truth
Satya Vichare
The Big Bull
Rana Sawant
Mumbai Saga
Movie
The Power
Kalidas Haridas Thakur
- 2020
Forbidden Love
Vaibhav · 1 episode
Saffron
Ismael Pehelwan
Pawan & Pooja
Pawan Kalra · 10 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Kaale Dhande
Anna Bhai · 8 episodes
Remember Amnesia
Dr. Sharma
66 Sadashiv
Movie
Setters
Choudhry Ji
Sarva Line Vyasta Aahet
Movie
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
Movie
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
Movie
- 2018
Tc Gn: Take Care Good Night
Movie
- 2017
Dhyanimani
Movie
- 2016
Badsha - the Don
Shyam Bhai
Bandh Nylon Che
Movie
- 2015
Akhil
Divya's Father
Agent Raghav
Dilip Chauhan (CBI Chief) · 60 episodes
- 2014
Rege
Pradeep Sharma
- 2013
Rajjo
Begum
Himmatwala
Sher Singh
- 2012
OMG: Oh My God!
Lawyer Sardesai
- 2011
Loot
Lala Taufeeq Omar Bhatti
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Bababhai
Ready
Ram Kapoor
- 2010
Don Seenu
Mukesh Duggal
Pankh
Producer
Teen Patti
Dagdu Seth
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Doctor
Adhurs
Don Baba
2000s
- 2009
Fruit & Nut
Khandar Zala
Wanted
Inspector Talpade
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
Gupta
99
AGM
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Shivaji Maharaj
- 2008
Uladhaal
Special Appearance
Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang
Movie
Homam
Daddy
- 2007
Dus Kahaniyaan
Movie
Okkadunnadu
Sona Bhai
Deha
Madhav 'Maddy' Desai
- 2006
Zinda
Joy Fernandes
Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
Chappu Bhai
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
TV
- 2005
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Advocate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma
- 2004
Musafir
Lukka
Run
Ganpat Choudhry
Plan
Sultan
- 2003
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Munna Bhai Hatela
- 2002
- 2001
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Michael
1990s
- 1999
Vaastav
Car owner
- 1992
Jeeva Sakha
Movie
No release date
Sirf Ek Friday
Movie
Khashaba
Movie
Directed 36
2020s
- 2027
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Director
- 2026
- 2025
Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Director
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Director
Ek Raadha Ek Meera
Director
- 2024
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Director
- 2022
De Dhakka 2
Director
Panghrun
Director
- 2021
Antim: The Final Truth
Director
The Power
Director
- 2020
Forbidden Love
Director
2010s
- 2019
Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha
Director
Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha
Director
- 2018
Me Shivaji Park
Director
- 2016
Natsamrat
Director
- 2012
- 2011
Ami Subhash Bolchi
Director
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Director
- 2010
City of Gold
Director
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Director
2000s
- 2007
Deha
Director
- 2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Director
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Director
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Director
- 2004
Rakht
Director
- 2002
Hathyar
Director
Pitaah
Director
- 2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Director
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Director
- 2000
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Director
Astitva
Director
1990s
- 1999
Vaastav
Director
- 1995
Mother
Director
Wrote 27
2020s
- 2025
Punha Shivaji raje Bhosale
Writer
Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale
Writer
- 2024
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Writer
- 2023
- 2022
Panghrun
Writer
- 2021
Antim: The Final Truth
Dialogue, Screenplay
2010s
- 2018
Me Shivaji Park
Writer
- 2016
Natsamrat
Screenplay
- 2014
Surajya
Writer
- 2012
Dhoni
Story
- 2011
Cholo Paltai
Original Story
- 2010
City of Gold
Screenplay
Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho!
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Writer
- 2008
De Dhakka
Writer
- 2006
Mud Stoves
Screenplay, Story
- 2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Story, Screenplay
- 2003
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Screenplay
- 2002
Hathyar
Story, Screenplay
Pitaah
Writer
- 2001
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Screenplay
Ehsaas: The Feeling
Writer
- 2000
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
Writer
Astitva
Screenplay, Story
1990s
- 1999
Vaastav
Screenplay, Story
- 1995
Mother
Writer
Produced 6
2020s
- 2027
Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat
Producer
- 2024
Hi Anokhi Gaath
Producer
2010s
- 2011
Fakta Ladh Mhana
Producer
2000s
- 2005
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Producer
- 2003
Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye
Producer
1990s
- 1995
Mother
Producer
Other crew 2
2010s
- 2018
Bigg Boss Marathi
Presenter
2000s
- 2002
Pitaah
Additional Dialogue
Appearances2
2010s
- 2018
Bigg Boss Marathi
Himself - Presenter · 98 episodes
- 2016
