Mahesh Manjrekar movies & biography
Mahesh Manjrekar is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter and producer born on 16 August 1958 in Mumbai. He is known for directing Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005), and for acting in films such as Kaante (2002) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1958 (age 68) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Latest release | Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026) |
Best Mahesh Manjrekar movies
Natsamrat
Gandhi Talks
Bajirao Mastani
Kurukshetra
Raja ShivajiCareer overview
Mahesh Manjrekar works primarily in Hindi, Marathi and Telugu films. He directed Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005), and has won a National Film Award and two Star Screen Awards. As an actor, he first gained acclaim for his performance in Kaante (2002). He later played negative roles in the Telugu film Okkadunnadu (2007) and as the gangster Javed in Slumdog Millionaire (2008). In the Marathi film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, he played the role of Shivaji Maharaj. He also appeared as Harpist Dongara in the "Aakhri Chunauti" series of episodes in CID. In Bajirao Mastani (2015), he played Chhatrapati Shahu. In 2019, he appeared in Saaho as Prince, in The Man Who Feels No Pain as Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba, in Vinaya Vidheya Rama as the Chief Minister of Bihar, and in Total Dhamaal as Chinappa Swamy. In 2021, he was seen in Mumbai Saga, The Big Bull as Rana Sawant, and The Power as Kalidas Haridas Thakur; he also directed The Power (2021). In 2022, he acted in Mister Mummy and in Sarkaru Vaari Paata as the Finance Minister. His upcoming film is Thug Life (2025), where he plays Sadanand.
Mahesh Manjrekar movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure | Suvarna | 4.5 TMDB |
| 2026 | Raja Shivaji | Lakhuji Jadhav | 5.8 TMDB |
| 2026 | Gandhi Talks | Premnath Gavli | 7.3 TMDB |
| 2025 | The Devil | Cast | 1.5 TMDB |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Sadanand | 5.0 TMDB |
| 2019 | Saaho | Prince | 5.7 TMDB |
| 2016 | Natsamrat | Director | 8.3 TMDB |
| 2016 | Natsamrat | Screenplay | 8.3 TMDB |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani | Chhatrapati Shahu | 7.2 TMDB |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Ranjan Mhatre | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2009 | Wanted | Inspector Talpade | 5.8 TMDB |
| 2000 | Kurukshetra | Director | 6.7 TMDB |
Mahesh Manjrekar web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Taaza Khabar | Sajid "Kismat" Sayyid | 8 |
| 2020 | Forbidden Love | Director | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mahesh Manjrekar's latest movie?
His latest movie in our database is Thug Life (2025), in which he plays Sadanand.
What was Mahesh Manjrekar's debut or early work?
He first gained acclaim as an actor for his performance in the 2002 film Kaante. As a director, he is credited with directing Vaastav: The Reality (1999).
How old is Mahesh Manjrekar and where was he born?
Mahesh Manjrekar was born on 16 August 1958 in Mumbai, India.
What are Mahesh Manjrekar's best-known films?
He is known for directing Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005), and for acting in Kaante (2002), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.