Mahesh Manjrekar
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Mahesh Manjrekar is an India
n 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 CID.
Mahesh Manjrekar's other TV appearances include:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n director, actor, writer and producer. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films Vaastav: The Reality
Vaastav: The Reality
Vaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles....
(1999), Astitva
Astitva
Astitva is a 2000 bi-lingual film made in Hindi and Marathi, written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.-Plot:...
(2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First
Viruddh... Family Comes First
Virruddh... Family Comes First is a Hindi film, released in 2005, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham...
(2005). He has won a National Film Award
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
and two Star Screen Awards
Star Screen Awards
The Star Screen Awards is an annual awards ceremony in India honoring professional excellence in film. The nomination and award selection is done by a panel of distinguished professional from the industry itself.- History :...
. 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
Kaante
Kaante is a 2002 Bollywood action film directed by Sanjay Gupta and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali, Kumar Gaurav, Namrata Singh Gujral, Rati Agnihotri, Malaika Arora and Isha Koppikar in the lead roles. The film's plot is based on Quentin...
, and later played negative roles in the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film Okkadunnadu
Okkadunnadu
Okkadunnadu is a 2007 Telugu film starring Gopichand in the lead role, Neha Jhulka is female lead, and Mahesh Manjrekar as the antagonist. The film was written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and produced by P. Chiranjeevi, who was an executive producer for hit films such as Chatrapati and...
(2007) and as the gangster Javed in the film Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
(2008). He played the role of Shivaji Maharaj in Marathi
Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema refers to films produced in the Marathi language in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest and pioneer film industry in India...
film Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy
- External links :* * * *...
. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the Aakhri Chunauti series of episodes in CID.
Actor
- KaanteKaanteKaante is a 2002 Bollywood action film directed by Sanjay Gupta and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty, Mahesh Manjrekar, Lucky Ali, Kumar Gaurav, Namrata Singh Gujral, Rati Agnihotri, Malaika Arora and Isha Koppikar in the lead roles. The film's plot is based on Quentin...
(2003) - Raj "Balli" Yadav - Pran Jaye Per Shaan Na Jaye Munna Bhai Hatela
- PlanPlan (film)Plan is a Bollywood film which was released in January 2004. It starred Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra, Dino Morea and Sameera Reddy. It was produced by Sanjay Gupta and directed by Hriday Shetty. This film is loosely based on the 1997 Hollywood comedy Suicide Kings.-Plot:Four individuals, from...
(2004) - Sultan - RunRun (2004 film)Run is a Hindi film released in the year 2004. It stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles. It is directed by Jeeva and is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster starring Madhavan and Meera Jasmine. The film was produced by Boney Kapoor...
(2004) - Ganpat Chowdhury - MusafirMusafirMusafir is a 2004 Hindi thriller film, directed and produced by Sanjay Gupta starring Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor and Sameera Reddy. The film was controversial because of some sensual scenes, including kissing, between Kapoor and Reddy...
Lukka - Padmashree Laloo Prasad YadavPadmashree Laloo Prasad YadavPadmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav is a Bollywood Comedy film directed and starring by Mahesh Manjrekar. The film also stars Sunil Shetty and Johnny Lever in important supporting roles...
Adcovate Prasad Pritam Pradyuma - ZindaZinda (film)Zinda is a 2006 Bollywood film, starring Sanjay Dutt, John Abraham, and Lara Dutta. Zinda was directed by Sanjay Gupta and written by Gupta and Suresh Nair. Vishal-Shekhar composed the film's thematic music, with background music composed by Sanjoy Chowdhury...
(2006) - Joy Fernandes - Jawani Diwani: A Youthful JoyrideJawani Diwani: A Youthful JoyrideJawani Diwani is a 2006 Hindi adult comedy film directed by Manish Sharma starring Emraan Hashmi, Celina Jaitley, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Tiku Talsania and Mahesh Manjrekar.-Plot:...
(2006) - Chappu Bhai - Dus KahaniyaanDus KahaniyaanDus Kahaniyaan is a 2007 anthology Indian film comprising ten short films telling ten different stories which are directed by a host of six directors...
- Meerabai Not OutMeerabai Not OutMeerabai Not Out, based on cricket, is a 2008 Hindi Bollywood film that stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Mandira Bedi, Eijaz Khan and Anupam Kher. It is a Pritish Nandy Communications presented movie, directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni....
Manoj Anant Achrekar - Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
(2008) - Don Javed - Me Shivajiraje Bhosale BoltoyMe Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy- External links :* * * *...
(2009) (Marathi film) - Wanted (2009) - Talpadey
- 9999 (2009 film)-Reception:The film's music received mixed reviews from critics. Indiatimes gave the soundtrack three stars out of four, saying the songs "What's Up", "Soch Mat Dobara", "Punjab Size" were average while praising "Kal Ki Tarah" and "Delhi Destiny". Bollywood Hungama's Joginder Tuteja gave the album...
AGM (Aatmaram Gyanshekhar Machve) - Fruit and NutFruit and Nut (film)Fruit and Nut is a 2009 Bollywood comedy film directed by well-known comedian Kunal Vijaykar and starring Boman Irani, Cyrus Broacha, Dia Mirza and Mahesh Manjrekar in pivotal roles...
(2009) - Khandar Zala - Teen PattiTeen Patti (film)Teen Patti is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by Leena Yadav. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ben Kingsley, R. Madhavan, Raima Sen, Shraddha Kapoor and is produced by Ambika Hinduja under the banners Hinduja Ventures and Serendipity Films...
(2009) - DabanggDabanggDabangg is a 2010 Hindi action film, directed by Abhinav Kashyap in his directorial debut and produced by Arbaaz Khan under the Arbaaz Khan Productions. The lead actors in the film include Arbaaz's elder brother, Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha...
(2010) - Haria (Rajo's father) - Don SeenuDon SeenuDon Seenu is an 2010 Telugu film starring Ravi Teja and Shriya Saran in the lead roles while actor Srihari plays a key role in the film. Hindi actress Anjana Sukhani is also a part of the film, which is her first in Telugu . Music has been scored by Mani Sharma and the film has been directed by a...
(2010) - Navin Duggal - ReadyReady (2011 film)Ready is a 2011 Indian comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee, starring Salman Khan and Asin in the lead roles. It also features Paresh Rawal, Arya Babbar and Mahesh Manjrekar in supporting roles, while Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Kangana Ranaut, Zarine Khan and Arbaaz Khan make cameo appearances...
(2011) - Ram Kapoor - Faqt Ladh Mhana (2011) (Marathi film)
- Bodyguard (2011) - Ranjan Mhatre
- Tukka Fit (2012 film)
- Enemmy (2012) - Mukhtar Menon
Television
- C.I.D (2010) - Harpeez Dongra
Mahesh Manjrekar's other TV appearances include:
- Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano (contestant)
- Jhalak dikhala jaa: Dancing with the stars (contestant with Sonia Jaffer)
- Monica Mogre Case Files (villain)
- Specials @ 10 (presenter of Har Kadam Par Shaque)
Director
- Vaastav: The RealityVaastav: The RealityVaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles....
- AstitvaAstitvaAstitva is a 2000 bi-lingual film made in Hindi and Marathi, written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.-Plot:...
(2000) - KurukshetraKurukshetraKurukshetra is a land of historical and religious importance. Historically the land belonged to Punjab now a district in Haryana state of India. It is a holy place and is also known as Dharmakshetra . According to the Puranas, Kurukshetra is named after King Kuru, the ancestor of Kauravas and...
(2000) - Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000)
- Nidaan (2000)
- Ehsaas - A Feeling (2001)
- Tera Mera Saath RahenTera Mera Saath RahenTera Mera Saath Rahen is a 2001 Hindi film directed by Mahesh Manjreker.-Plot summary:“Haathon Ki Lakeeron,” the first of the four versions of the title song, opens up the drama....
(2001) - HathyarHathyarHathyar is a 2002 Indian Bollywood film.Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the film is the sequel to his earlier hit Vaastav. The film, starring Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty and Namrata Shirodkar, begins where the first part had ended....
(2002) - Pitaah (2002)
- Rakht (2004)
- Viruddh... Family Comes FirstViruddh... Family Comes FirstVirruddh... Family Comes First is a Hindi film, released in 2005, directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham...
- Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi
- Matichya Chuli
- City Of GoldCity of Gold (2010 film)City of Gold is a 2010 Bollywood film released in both Hindi and Marathi languages. The film has been directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, who has directed critically acclaimed films in the past like, Astitva and Viruddh.....
- Ami Shubhash BolchiAmi Shubhash BolchiAmi Shubhash Bolchi is a 2011 Bengali-language Indian feature film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Saheb Bhattacharya, Laboni Sarkar, Barkha Bisht and Anindya Banerjee.-Plot:...
- (2011)
Writer
- Vaastav: The RealityVaastav: The RealityVaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles....
(1999) - AstitvaAstitvaAstitva is a 2000 bi-lingual film made in Hindi and Marathi, written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.-Plot:...
(2000) - Me Shivajiraje Bhosale BoltoyMe Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy- External links :* * * *...
(2009) (Marathi film) - Ami Subash Bolchi(2011) (Bengali film)
Producer
- Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na JayePran Jaye Par Shaan Na JayePran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye is an Indian comedy film directed by Sanjay Jha which depicts various aspects of chawl culture in Mumbai. This film was co-produced by Raj Lalchandani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Asoo Nihlani, Sagoon Wagh. The film has an extensive cast of actors from Indian films....
(2003) - It Was Raining That Night (2005)