I acted in 'Kaante' because Sanjay Gupta insisted me to do it. At that time, I had never thought that I would… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I have my own set of friends with whom I discuss better story ideas, views and scripts. So I channelize my time… — 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
I don't see cinema suffering because of OTT. We should not lose our sleep thinking OTT will finish the future of cinema… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
For 'Astitva,' I needed actors who were good and committed and could portray the character's growth over a period of time -… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
Everybody should spend some quality time with their family members and try to make the best out of bad situations. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I act because I get money. Half the time I quote an exorbitant amount because I don't want to act. And sometimes… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
There was time I was 105 kg, and whenever I used to see myself in the mirror, I used to ask myself,… — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I do not want to waste my time by counting films of other producers as I have better things to perform. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
I believe it's so important to love life, enjoy it for its small moments and live without regrets - life is so… — 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 Image
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 Image
'Pawan & Pooja' discovers new aspects of love, it taps into the typical problems faced in today's fast-paced life. — Mahesh Manjrekar Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
'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 Image
I don't have the patience... an angry man cannot get into politics. — 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
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 Image
