Chinmay Mandlekar

Chinmay Mandlekar
Mandlekar in the middle
Born (1979-02-02) 2 February 1979
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
EducationNational School of Drama
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • stage director
  • writer
  • lyricist
Known forThe Kashmir Files
Tu Majha Saangaati
Tu Tithe Me
Farzand
Fatteshikast
Pawankhind

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.

Biography

Chinmay Mandlekar was born in a Marathi speaking Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu family. A 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]

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]

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguageNote
2009ZendaAvinash MohiteMarathi
Jogwa Sakya
2010Tere Bin LadenUsmaanHindi[6]
Krantiveer RajguruShivaram RajguruMarathi[7]
2011GajaarParth[8]
MoryaSameer
2012ShanghaiSSP ChavanHindi
Mokala Shwas Ad & Filmmaker Marathi
Hou De Jarasa UshirSarjerao[9]
Vijay AsoShankar Gawde[10]
2013MoksshParthHindi[11]
2014Swami Public Ltd.SiddharthMarathi[12]
Pyaar Vali Love StoryInspector Alam[13]
2015Lokmanya: Ek Yug PurushMakarandNominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi[14]
Mahanayak Vasant TuVasantrao Naik[15]
2016Ticha UmbarthaDinesh[16]
RetiShankarya[17]
2017SameerShaheedHindi
Halal Maulana Marathi Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi
2018FarzandShivaji I
Bhavesh Joshi SuperheroSunil JadhavHindi[18]
2019 Mauli Preacher in temple Marathi
Perfume Mehak's brother
Smile Please Guest appearance in song
Hirkani
FatteshikastShivaji I
2022Pawankhind[19][20]
Sher Shivraj [21]
The Kashmir FilesFarooq Malik "Bitta"Hindi[22]
2023Gandhi Godse – Ek YudhNathuram Godse [23]
Aalay Mazya Rashila Marathi [24]
Subhedar Shivaji I [25]
Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Inspector Ram Pawar Hindi
2024 Sapala Marathi [26]
Shivrayancha Chhava Shivaji I [27]
2026 Bol Bol Rani Malak [28]

Television

Year Title Role Language References
2005 Vadalvaat Samsher Singh Marathi
2007 Asambhav Abhimaan Saranjame Marathi
2009 Agnihotra Sharu Band Marathi
2012–2014 Tu Tithe Me Satyajeet Mudholkar Marathi [29]
2014–2018 Tu Majha Saangaati Tukaram Marathi [30]
2020–2021 Ek Thi Begum Vikram Bhosale Hindi
2020–2021 Crime Patrol SI Rajesh Jadhav Hindi
2023 Kaala Paani Dr. Shashi Mahajan Hindi
2024 Maeri ACP Avinash Khandekar Hindi
2026 Daldal Vikram Sathe Hindi
2026 Sanai Chaughade Satyajeet Pathare Marathi
As director
Year Title Language Notes
2025 Inspector Zende Hindi Debut
2026 Governor †

References

  1. 1 2 "Chinmay Mandlekar raises the bar in 'Tu Tithe Mi'". 19 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Chinmay takes up direction after a span of five years". 12 December 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "I can't picture myself as a reality show participant: Chinmay Mandlekar". 14 July 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rohini Hattangadi back on TV as Masasaheb – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Adarsh, Taran (16 July 2010). "Tere Bin Laden". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  7. ↑ Nivas, Namita (14 October 2010). "Film on freedom fighter Krantiveer Rajguru". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  8. ↑ Chettiar, Blessy (6 May 2011). "Review: 'Gajar' is an emotional journey of the devout". DNA India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Vijay Aso Movie Review". The Times of India. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "Mokssh Movie Review". The Times of India. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  12. ↑ Bhanage, Mihir (29 November 2014). "Swami Public Ltd Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  13. ↑ Redkar, Surabhi (24 October 2014). "Pyaar Vali Love Story Review". koimoi.com. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  14. ↑ Bhanage, Mihir (2 January 2015). "Lokmanya – Ek Yugpurush Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  15. ↑ Bhanage, Mihir (30 November 2015). "Mahanayak Vasant Tu Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  16. ↑ Matkari, Ganesh (27 February 2016). "Film review: Ticha Umbartha". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "Reti (2016) – Marathi Movie". 19 March 2016.
  18. ↑ "Chinmay's directorial debut to go on floors mid 2018". Hindustan Times. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ "जंगजौहर चित्रपटाचे नामांतर पावनखिंड -Pawan Khind – New Marathi Movie – Jungjauhar – Digpal Lanjekar". Lokmat. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  21. ↑ "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.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh Trailer, Release Date, Cast, Box Office Collection". 3 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  24. ↑ 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.
  25. ↑ "पराक्रमाच्या जखमांवर महाराजांनी फिरवला मायेचा हात; 'सुभेदार'ने आणले डोळ्यात पाणी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  26. ↑ "Sapala Movie (2024): Cast, Trailer, OTT, Songs, Release Date, Budget, Exclusive – Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  27. ↑ "Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unveils motion poster of 'Shivrayancha Chhava' by Digpal Lanjekar". punemirror.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  28. ↑ "अपहरण, रहस्य अन् सस्पेन्स....; १५ वर्षांनी एकत्र आलं 'हे' त्रिकुट! 'बोल बोल राणी'चा जबरदस्त टीझर प्रदर्शित, सईच्या लूकची चर्चा..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 16 June 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "Chinmay takes a break after 11 years – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  30. ↑ Editorial, M. M. W. "Chinmay Mandlekar Actor Tu Majha Sangati Image |". Retrieved 11 March 2022.