Mahesh Manjrekar
About Mahesh Manjrekar
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.
Filmography(10)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaal Trighori Thriller | 14 Nov 2025 | Actor | Released |
 Mister Mummy Comedy | 18 Nov 2022 | Actor | Average |
 The Big Bull Crime | 8 Apr 2021 | Rana Sawant | Released |
 Mumbai Saga Action | 19 Mar 2021 | Actor | Released |
 The Power Drama | 14 Jan 2021 | Kalidas Haridas Thakur | Released |
 Dabangg 3 Action | 20 Dec 2019 | Hariya (Special Appearance) | Average |
 Setters Crime | 3 May 2019 | Choudhry Ji | Average |
 The Man Who Feels No Pain Action | 21 Mar 2019 | Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba | Released |
 Total Dhamaal Comedy | 22 Feb 2019 | Chinappa Swamy | Released |
 Bajirao Mastani History | 18 Dec 2015 | Chhatrapati Shahu | Hit |
Career Timeline
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(2)
Mahesh Manjrekar – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Mahesh Manjrekar is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 10 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Mahesh Manjrekar has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Ananya Sharma. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Mahesh Manjrekar has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Horror. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Mahesh Manjrekar made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Bajirao Mastani. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Mahesh Manjrekar
How many hindi films has Mahesh Manjrekar acted in?▼
Mahesh Manjrekar has been part of 10 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Thriller, Horror, Comedy.
What is Mahesh Manjrekar's most popular hindi film?▼
Mahesh Manjrekar's notable hindi films include "Kaal Trighori", "Mister Mummy", "The Big Bull". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Mahesh Manjrekar's role in hindi cinema?▼
Mahesh Manjrekar works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Mahesh Manjrekar (born 15 August, 1958 in Mumbai) is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer. He is credited with directing the critically accl...
When did Mahesh Manjrekar debut in bollywood?▼
Mahesh Manjrekar made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Bajirao Mastani".
What genres has Mahesh Manjrekar worked in?▼
Mahesh Manjrekar has worked in Drama (5 films), Action (5 films), Comedy (4 films), Crime (4 films), Thriller (2 films), Horror (1 film) in their hindi film career.