Mahesh Waman Manjrekar (Marathi: महेश वामन मांजरेकर) (born 16 August 1953 ) is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer.[1] 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..
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
| 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 (film) | 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 (film) | Khandar Zala | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Teen Patti (film) | 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 | Fakt 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 Shinde | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Enemmy | Hindi | Releasing 21st june 2013 |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Himself (Contestant) | 2nd Runner up | Sony TV |
| 2009 | Monica Mogre | Criminal in Case File #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 (contestant) | Zee Marathi | |
| 2010 | C.I.D. (Indian TV series) | HD (Harpeez Dongra) | Sony TV |
Director[edit | edit source]
Producer[edit | edit source]
- Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003)
- It Was Raining That Night (2005)
- Shaala (2012)
Awards[edit | edit source]
- 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