Mahesh Manjrekar Biography: Siblings, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Children, Wife, TV Series, Awards

Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar is a prominent Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his versatile contributions to Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema.

Renowned for directing critically acclaimed films like Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000), and Viruddh… Family Comes First (2005), he has also made a mark as an actor with notable roles in Kaante (2002) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008).

A National Film Award winner and host of Bigg Boss Marathi since 2018, Manjrekar’s multifaceted career spans over four decades, blending intense performances with socially relevant storytelling.

Profile

• Full Name: Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar
• Stage Name: Mahesh Manjrekar
• Born: 16 August 1958
• Age: 67 years old
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Shailesh Manjrekar, Devyani Manjrekar
• Spouse: Deepa Mehta (m. 1987–1995), Medha Manjrekar (m. 1995)
• Children: Satya Manjrekar, Ashwami Manjrekar, Saiee Manjrekar, Gauri Ingawale
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar was born on August 16, 1958, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to parents whose names are not publicly known. He grew up with a brother, Shailesh Manjrekar, and a sister, Devyani Manjrekar, in a Marathi-speaking family.

His early passion for acting led him to join the theater during his college years at the University of Mumbai, where he completed his graduation after attending Don Bosco High School in Mumbai. His ethnicity is Marathi, and his religious affiliation is Hindu.  

Career

Mahesh Manjrekar’s career began in theater with the acclaimed Marathi play Aflatoon (1984), followed by roles in plays like All the Best and Dhyanimani. His screen debut came in the Doordarshan Marathi series Kshitij (1992), playing a leprosy patient, and his film acting debut was in Jeeva Sakha (1992) as Inspector Jamdade.

He gained prominence as a director with Vaastav: The Reality (1999), a gritty crime drama starring Sanjay Dutt, which won a Filmfare Award for Best Scene. His directorial work on Astitva (2000) earned a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi, addressing complex societal issues.  

As an actor, Manjrekar excelled in roles like Raj “Balli” Yadav in Kaante (2002), earning an IIFA Best Comedian Award, and Don Javed in Slumdog Millionaire (2008). He portrayed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009) and took on negative roles in films like Wanted (2009) and Arrambam (2013).

His directorial ventures include Natsamrat (2016), Antim: The Final Truth (2021), and Juna Furniture (2024), showcasing his ability to blend commercial and meaningful cinema. He has also hosted Bigg Boss Marathi since 2018, enhancing his television presence.  

Manjrekar ventured into politics in 2014, contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North-West as a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate but lost to Shiv Sena’s Gajanan Kirtikar. His production company, Great Maratha Entertainment LLP, launched in 2011, produced the expensive Marathi film Fakta Ladh Mhana.

With 22 awards, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Marathi Awards, and 31 nominations, Manjrekar remains a towering figure in Indian cinema, known for his bold storytelling and dynamic performances.  

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maheshmanjrekar
• Facebook Handle: Mahesh Manjrekar
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Mahesh Manjrekar was first married to costume designer Deepa Mehta from 1987 to 1995, with whom he has two children: son Satya Manjrekar (actor) and daughter Ashwami Manjrekar (actress and chef).

After their divorce, he married actress Medha Manjrekar in 1995, and they have a daughter, Saiee Manjrekar, an actress. He is also a stepfather to Gauri Ingawale, Medha’s daughter from a previous marriage.  

Filmography

• Vaastav: The Reality (1999) – Actor, Director
• Astitva (2000) – Director, Writer
• Kaante (2002) – Actor
• Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – Actor
• Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy (2009) – Actor, Writer
• Wanted (2009) – Actor
• Natsamrat (2016) – Director, Writer
• Antim: The Final Truth (2021) – Director
• Juna Furniture (2024) – Actor, Director, Writer
• Thug Life (2025) – Actor

Net Worth

Mahesh Manjrekar has an estimated net worth of $10 million. His wealth is derived from his extensive career as a director, actor, screenwriter, and producer across Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil films.