My dream is to make a movie on 'Vyakti Ani Valli,' a play based on the famous book written by P.L. Deshpande. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I feel I am incapable of making Hindi movies. But I don't mind acting in them just to earn my bread and… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
The first HIV movie in India, 'Nidaan,' was done by me which at that time nobody dared to even try. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Salman is a man with the most humble heart. I love to be with him. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I am a very close friend of Sanjay Dutt and people still remind us of our film 'Vaastav.' — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
In many ways, Bengalis and Marathis happen to be very similar. Both love theatre, literature and seafood. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Most South Indians are very loyal to their local language cinema. This is not the case with Marathis. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
To be an actor, I had to learn Marathi. I used to always grudge why there are so many alphabets in Marathi. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Working with people like Deepti Naval and Siddharth Malhotra is always a delight because they understand the craft and the script is… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I thought that I should do Marathi cinema as I knew that there I would be able to explore different subjects. But… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Acting is closed and 'Dabanng' will be my last film as an actor in Bollywood. I don't know, it does not excite… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I don't think there is a better human being than Salman. He is always there for you, just a call away. I… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I am a little disillusioned with Hindi cinema direction. I can experiment with Marathi. But Marathi doesn't give you a lot of… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Harmesh Malhotra's 'Nigahen' is said to be a sequel to his 'Nagina.' But in reality, the characters in the second film did… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Bollywood is never going to take a backseat for me because I have nothing against it. But I have decided that I… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I have been doing Marathi theatre for the past 15 years. The people there are very hardworking, talented and committed. But the… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
'Slumdog Millionaire' was as good or as bad any Bollywood film. If I had to rate it, I would give it just… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I did quite a lot of television episodes with B.P. Singh. He used to stay near me and we would travel together.… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Priyanka Chopra has produced a Marathi film. Even John Abraham announced he wants to make a Marathi film. Suddenly everyone wants to… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I would love to feel satisfied doing a Hindi film when there is no restriction of commerce, which is song and dance,… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I have seen 'Sanju,' and it is a well-made commercial film. However, it was left unexplored. I would have directed it with… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
When I signed the contract, I told Salman I am doing 'Bigg Boss' in Marathi. He was more than happy and is… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
The fight to grab eyeballs for Marathi films is intense because a majority of Maharashtrians speak Hindi and there's no undivided loyalty… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
The fact that 'Bigg Boss' doesn't require any script is phenomenal as then you get caught between lines; here I can be all out… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
Priyanka Chopra has produced a Marathi film. Even John Abraham announced he wants to make a Marathi film. Suddenly everyone wants to jump on… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
'Pawan & Pooja' discovers new aspects of love, it taps into the typical problems faced in today's fast-paced life. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
Earlier, I did sing for 'Kaante' and a couple of other films but I had never done rap before. Marathi rap is something new… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
When I signed the contract, I told Salman I am doing 'Bigg Boss' in Marathi. He was more than happy and is hopeful I… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
I am a little disillusioned with Hindi cinema direction. I can experiment with Marathi. But Marathi doesn't give you a lot of money. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
I thought that I should do Marathi cinema as I knew that there I would be able to explore different subjects. But I also… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
'Slumdog Millionaire' was as good or as bad any Bollywood film. If I had to rate it, I would give it just 5.5 points… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
In many ways, Bengalis and Marathis happen to be very similar. Both love theatre, literature and seafood. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
As a child, I would attend shakhas, and the discipline and love for the motherland it instilled in me has helped immensely. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
Yes, I would not like to see censorship on OTT content but there are some people who really take advantage of this. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
There was time I was 105 kg, and whenever I used to see myself in the mirror, I used to ask myself, 'What is… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
The first HIV movie in India, 'Nidaan,' was done by me which at that time nobody dared to even try. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share
