Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar (Marathi: महेश मांजरेकर; born 15 August 1958) is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films 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.

Films

He has proved his calibre as an actor by playing roles like Balli and Sultaan. A versatile film personality of the age. He has proved to be a great gain for the Marathi film industry. He has played a big role in making Marathi films more commercial and entertaining to a large audience.

Actor

• Kaante (2002) - Raj "Balli" Yadav
• Plan (2004) - Sultan
• A Youthful Joyride (2006) - Chappu Bhai
• Wanted (2008) - Talpadey
• Slumdog Millionaire (2009) - Don Javed
• Fruit and Nut (2009) - Khandar Zala
• Teen Patti (2009)
• Dabangg (2010) - Haria (Rajo's father)
• Ready (2011) - Ram Kapoor
• Bodyguard (2011) - B.K

Producer

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