Chinmay Mandlekar (born 2 February 1979) is an Indian actor, writer and stage director, mostly active in the Marathi entertainment industry. He is known for his work in Zenda, Morya, Farzand (2018), Fatteshikast (2019), The Kashmir Files (2022) and Pawankhind (2022). He has also completed many episodes of a crime series (Crime Patrol) as SI Rajesh Jadhav. Chinmay has been praised as a brilliant actor for the versatility of roles picked by him.
Chinmay Mandlekar | |
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Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 2 February 1979
Occupations | |
Known for | The Kashmir Files Tu Majha Saangaati Tu Tithe Me Farzand Fatteshikast Pawankhind |
Spouse |
Neha Mandlekar (m. 2009) |
Biography
editA graduate of the National School of Drama,[1] Mandlekar has written, directed or acted in successful plays such as Bechaki and Sukhanshi Bhandto Aamhi.[2][3]
In films, Mandlekar is active as an actor and a writer, having starred in Marathi movies like Zenda, Morya or Gajaar: Journey of the Soul. On the small screen, his role opposite Mrunal Dusanis in the hit TV serial Tu Tithe Me turned him into a household name in Maharashtra.[1][3] In 2017, he was part of Marathi film Halal, directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil and produced by Amol Kagne.
Mandlekar has also had supporting roles in Hindi movies, such as Tere Bin Laden and Shanghai. He is married and has 2 children, a daughter and a son.[3] In 2017, Chimay Mandlekar was a part of Marathi TV Series Sakhya Re on Colors Marathi.[4] He played the lead role of Saint Tukaram in Marathi serial Tu Maza Sangati. From 2020 to 2021, he wrote and produced Marathi series Chandra Aahe Sakshila that aired on Colors Marathi.[5] From September 2021, he wrote and produced Dyaneshwar Mauli for Sony Marathi under his production house Mulakshar Productions.
Filmography
editFilms
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Note |
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2009 | Zenda | Avinash Mohite | Marathi | |
Jogwa | Sakya | Marathi | ||
2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Usmaan | Hindi | [6] |
Krantiveer Rajguru | Shivaram Rajguru | Marathi | [7] | |
2011 | Gajaar | Parth | Marathi | [8] |
Morya | Sameer | Marathi | ||
2012 | Shanghai | SSP Chavan | Hindi | |
Mokala Shwas | Ad & Filmmaker | Marathi | ||
Hou De Jarasa Ushir | Sarjerao | Marathi | [9] | |
Vijay Aso | Shankar Gawde | Marathi | [10] | |
2013 | Mokssh | Parth | Hindi | [11] |
2014 | Swami Public Ltd. | Siddharth | Marathi | [12] |
Pyaar Vali Love Story | Inspector Alam | Marathi | [13] | |
2015 | Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush | Makarand | Marathi | [14] |
Mahanayak Vasant Tu | Vasantrao Naik | Marathi | [15] | |
2016 | Ticha Umbartha | Dinesh | Marathi | [16] |
Reti | Shankarya | Marathi | [17] | |
2017 | Sameer | Shaheed | Hindi | |
Halal | Maulana | Marathi | ||
2018 | Farzand | Chhatrapati | Marathi | |
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero | Sunil Jadhav | Hindi | [18] | |
2019 | Mauli | Preacher in temple | Marathi | |
Perfume | Mehak's brother | Marathi | ||
Smile Please | Guest appearance in song | Marathi | ||
Hirkani | Marathi | |||
Fatteshikast | Chhatrapati | Marathi | ||
2022 | Pawankhind | Marathi | [19][20] | |
Sher Shivraj | Marathi | [21] | ||
The Kashmir Files | Farooq Malik "Bitta" | Hindi | [22] | |
2023 | Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh | Nathuram Godse | Hindi | [23] |
Aalay Mazya Rashila | Marathi | [24] | ||
Subhedar | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Marathi | [25] | |
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video | Inspector Ram Pawar | Hindi | ||
2024 | Sapala | Marathi | [26] | |
Shivrayancha Chhava | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Marathi | [27] |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Language | References/Note |
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2005 | Vadalvaat | Episodic role | Marathi | |
2007 | Asambhav | Abhimaan | Marathi | |
2009 | Agnihotra | Sharu Band | Marathi | |
2012–2014 | Tu Tithe Me | Satyajit Mudholkar | Marathi | [28] |
2014–2018 | Tu Majha Saangaati | Tukaram | Marathi | [29] |
2020–2021 | Ek Thi Begum | Vikram Bhosale | Hindi | |
2020–2021 | Crime Patrol | SI Rajesh Jadhav | Hindi | |
2023 | Kaala Paani | Dr. Shashi Mahajan | Hindi |
Plays
editTitle | Writer | Director | Actor |
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Sukhaanshi Bhandato Aamhi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Samudra | Yes | ||
Magna Talyaakaathi | Yes | ||
Bechki | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Albatya Galbatya | Yes | ||
Vacuum Cleaner | Yes | Yes | |
Kaapus Kondyaachi Goshta | Yes | Yes | |
Ghaalib | Yes | Yes |
References
edit- ^ a b "Chinmay Mandlekar raises the bar in 'Tu Tithe Mi'". 19 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Chinmay takes up direction after a span of five years". 12 December 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "I can't picture myself as a reality show participant: Chinmay Mandlekar". 14 July 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Rohini Hattangadi back on TV as Masasaheb - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive: Along with powerful storyline, characters should also be strong to take your story ahead, says actor/ Writer Chinmay Mandlekar - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (16 July 2010). "Tere Bin Laden". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Nivas, Namita (14 October 2010). "Film on freedom fighter Krantiveer Rajguru". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Chettiar, Blessy (6 May 2011). "Review: 'Gajar' is an emotional journey of the devout". DNA India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Nalawade, Shalaka (20 January 2013). "Hou De Jarasa Ushir review: Take a break for this one..." Sakal Times. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Vijay Aso Movie Review". The Times of India. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Mokssh Movie Review". The Times of India. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Bhanage, Mihir (29 November 2014). "Swami Public Ltd Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Redkar, Surabhi (24 October 2014). "Pyaar Vali Love Story Review". koimoi.com. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Bhanage, Mihir (2 January 2015). "Lokmanya - Ek Yugpurush Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Bhanage, Mihir (30 November 2015). "Mahanayak Vasant Tu Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ Matkari, Ganesh (27 February 2016). "Film review: Ticha Umbartha". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ^ "Reti (2016) - Marathi Movie". 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Chinmay's directorial debut to go on floors mid 2018". Hindustan Times. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ Satphale, Anup (15 June 2020). "Director Digpal Lanjekar begins post production work of 'Jung Jauhar' in Pune". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "जंगजौहर चित्रपटाचे नामांतर पावनखिंड -Pawan Khind - New Marathi Movie - Jungjauhar - Digpal Lanjekar". Lokmat. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Chinmay Mandlekar looks fierce in his first look from Digpal Lanjekar's 'Sher Shivraj' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "The Kashmir Files Actor Chinmay Mandlekar on Playing Farooq Malik Bitta: 'It Was Unsettling But Reality Was Much More Brutal' | Exclusive". News18. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Box Office Collection". 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Alka Kubal: 'आलंय माझ्या राशीला'मध्ये अल्का कुबल-चिन्मय मांडलेकर दिसणार एकत्र, टीझर प्रदर्शित". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "पराक्रमाच्या जखमांवर महाराजांनी फिरवला मायेचा हात; 'सुभेदार'ने आणले डोळ्यात पाणी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Sapala Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date, Budget, Exclusive - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unveils motion poster of 'Shivrayancha Chhava' by Digpal Lanjekar". punemirror.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Chinmay takes a break after 11 years - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ Editorial, M. M. W. "Chinmay Mandlekar Actor Tu Majha Sangati Image |". Retrieved 11 March 2022.