Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Waman Manjrekar (Marathi: महेश वामन मांजरेकर) (born 16 August 1953 ) 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 film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the Aakhri Chunauti series of episodes in C.I.D..

Director
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Producer

 * Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003)
 * It Was Raining That Night (2005)
 *  Shaala  (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