Actor
Chinmay Mandlekar
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
2005 – Present
Chinmay Mandlekar – Biography
Chinmay Mandlekar – Full Information
- Full Name: Chinmay Deepak Mandlekar
- Profession: Actor, Writer, Stage Director, Producer, Lyricist
- Date of Birth: 2 February 1979
- Age: 47 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai/Nashik, Maharashtra, India (sources vary, but he is associated with Maharashtra)
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Religion: Hinduism
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 8 in – 5 ft 10 in (reported differently by sources)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Education
- School: St. Sebastian Goan High School, Mumbai
- College: M. L. Dahanukar College of Commerce, Mumbai
- Higher Education: Diploma in Production from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Debut success with Zenda and Jogwa |
| 2010 | Played freedom fighter Shivaram Rajguru in Krantiveer Rajguru and appeared in Hindi film Tere Bin Laden |
| 2011 | Lead roles in Gajaar and Morya strengthened his position in Marathi cinema |
| 2012 | Entered mainstream Hindi cinema with Shanghai |
| 2013 | Featured in Hindi film Mokssh |
| 2014 | Achieved television popularity as Satyajeet Mudholkar in Tu Tithe Me |
| 2015 | Earned Filmfare Award (Marathi) nomination for Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush |
| 2016 | Notable performances in Ticha Umbartha and Reti |
| 2017 | Received another Filmfare Award (Marathi) nomination for Halal |
| 2018 | Career-defining portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Farzand |
| 2019 | Reprised Shivaji Maharaj in the blockbuster historical film Fatteshikast |
| 2020 | Played Vikram Bhosale in acclaimed web series Ek Thi Begum |
| 2021 | Continued television recognition through Crime Patrol |
| 2022 | Major nationwide fame with Farooq Malik “Bitta” in The Kashmir Files; also portrayed Shivaji Maharaj in Pawankhind and Sher Shivraj |
| 2023 | Played Nathuram Godse in Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh and returned as Shivaji Maharaj in Subhedar |
| 2024 | Featured in Sapala, Shivrayancha Chhava, Maeri, and Kaala Paani |
| 2025 | Made his directorial debut with Inspector Zende |
| 2026 | Appeared in Daldal and Sanai Chaughade; announced as director of upcoming film Governor |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Halal | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Actor | Maharashtra Achievers Awards | Farzand | Won |
| 2019 | Best Actor | Zee Talkies Awards | Fatteshikast | Won |
| 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Various Critics & Popular Choice Recognitions | The Kashmir Files | Recognized |
| 2023 | Best Actor (Historical Role) | Marathi Film Industry Honors | Subhedar | Recognized |
About Chinmay Mandlekar
Chinmay Mandlekar is an Indian actor, writer, director, and producer primarily known for Marathi films and television.
He is famous for portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in historical films and Bitta Karate in The Kashmir Files.
He was born on 2 February 1979.
Yes, he is married to Neha Mandlekar.
Farzand, Fatteshikast, Pawankhind, Subhedar, Sher Shivraj, and The Kashmir Files.