# Chinmay Mandlekar

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

A graduate of the National School of Drama, Mandlekar has written, directed or acted in successful plays such as Bechaki and Sukhanshi Bhandto Aamhi.
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.
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. In 2017, Chimay Mandlekar was a part of Marathi TV Series Sakhya Re on Colors Marathi. 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.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Note |
| 2009 | Zenda | Avinash Mohite | Marathi | |
| 2009 | Jogwa | Sakya | Marathi | |
| 2010 | Tere Bin Laden | Usmaan | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Krantiveer Rajguru | Shivaram Rajguru | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Gajaar | Parth | Marathi | |
| 2011 | Morya | Sameer | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Shanghai | SSP Chavan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Mokala Shwas | Ad & Filmmaker | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Hou De Jarasa Ushir | Sarjerao | Marathi | |
| 2012 | Vijay Aso | Shankar Gawde | Marathi | |
| 2013 | Mokssh | Parth | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Swami Public Ltd. | Siddharth | Marathi | |
| 2014 | Pyaar Vali Love Story | Inspector Alam | Marathi | |
| 2015 | Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush | Makarand | Marathi | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi |
| 2015 | Mahanayak Vasant Tu | Vasantrao Naik | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Ticha Umbartha | Dinesh | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Reti | Shankarya | Marathi | |
| 2017 | Sameer | Shaheed | Hindi | |
| 2017 | Halal | Maulana | Marathi | Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Marathi |
| 2018 | Farzand | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Marathi | |
| 2018 | Bhavesh Joshi Superhero | Sunil Jadhav | Hindi | |
| 2019 | Mauli | Preacher in temple | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Perfume | Mehak's brother | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Smile Please | Guest appearance in song | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Hirkani | Guest appearance in song | Marathi | |
| 2019 | Fatteshikast | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Pawankhind | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I | Marathi | |
| 2022 | Sher Shivraj | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I | Marathi | |
| 2022 | The Kashmir Files | Farooq Malik "Bitta" | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh | Nathuram Godse | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Aalay Mazya Rashila | | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Subhedar | Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video | Inspector Ram Pawar | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Sapala | | Marathi | |
| 2024 | Shivrayancha Chhava Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I | Marathi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 2005 | Vadalvaat | Episodic role | Marathi |
| 2007 | Asambhav | Abhimaan | Marathi |
| 2009 | Agnihotra | Sharu Band | Marathi |
| 2012–2014 | Tu Tithe Me | Satyajit Mudholkar | Marathi |
| 2014–2018 | Tu Majha Saangaati | Tukaram | Marathi |
| 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 |