Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1958 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Mahesh Manjrekar
19/03/2026
The spy-action thriller film associated with Mahesh Manjrekar is set to release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, across nearly 500 screens globally.
01/01/2026
The much-awaited Marathi film 'Punha Shivaji Raje Bhosale,' in which Mahesh Manjrekar is involved, has been pushed to a 2026 release date.
01/01/2025
Mahesh Manjrekar recently underwent surgery for bladder cancer and is currently recovering, with reports indicating he is feeling well. During his recovery, he met contestants from Indian Idol 12.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar |
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| Famous Role | Raj Yadav/Baali in the Bollywood Film Kaante (2002) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 75 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco High School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | University of Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Hadapsar, Pune |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Vaman Manjrekar |
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| Mother | Kamala Manjrekar |
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Career
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| TV | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 1 (2006) |
Favourites
| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
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| Favourite Colour | Black |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/maheshmanjrekar/ | |
| https://twitter.com/manjrekarmahesh |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahesh Manjrekar's smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. He does consume alcohol. | |
| 3. His passion for acting began in his early years. | |
| 4. Manjrekar ventured into theater during his college days. | |
| 5. In 1984, he kick-started his acting career with the Marathi play "Aflatoon," receiving praise for his performance. | |
| 6. He has also acted in plays such as "All the Best," "Dhyanimani," and "Gidhade." | |
| 7. His film debut was in 1992's "Jeeva Sakha," where he portrayed the character of Inspector Jamdade. | |
| 8. Manjrekar was the second runner-up on the inaugural season of the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' in 2006. | |
| 9. He appeared in the acclaimed Hollywood film 'Slumdog Millionaire' in 2008. | |
| 10. Apart from acting, he has written and directed successful movies like 'Aai,' 'Vaastav: The Reality,' 'Nidaan,' and 'Astitva.' | |
| 11. Manjrekar has featured in hit Hindi films like "Vaastav: The Reality," "Plan," "Musafir," "Zinda," and "Dus Kahaniyaan." | |
| 12. He has also dabbled in singing for movies such as 'Kaante' and 'City of Gold.' | |
| 13. In 2014, he contested and lost the Lok Sabha Elections from Mumbai North-West constituency. | |
| 14. Manjrekar hosted the first season of 'Bigg Boss Marathi' in 2018. | |
| 15. He made a cameo appearance in the Bollywood movie "Sanju." | |
| 16. He played the role of cricket coach 'Tommy sir' in Netflix's series "Selection Day." | |
| 17. Manjrekar enjoys playing cricket and reminisces playing under Ramakant Achrekar in his childhood. | |
| 18. He organized a free screening of "Astitva" for women in 2000, which unexpectedly attracted a large and uncontrollable crowd. | |
| 19. Manjrekar critiqued "Sanju" as a commercial success but lacking as a biopic. | |
| 20. With a career spanning over 20 years, Manjrekar has acted in about 75 films and directed and written around 25. | |
| 21. During an interview, he mentioned that Salman Khan is his sole companion in Bollywood. |